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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

2,105 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 106

Three Injured Sulky and Motor Cycle Wrecked at Kelso Early Morning Crash

National Advocate · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

A man and two youths were extensively injured and a sulky and motorcycle and side car almost wrecked early yesterday morning in a collision…

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New Uniforms Railway Officials THEY'LL be spruce soon

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 12

A new uniform For Gulgong and all other railway employees will be provided with complete new issues next April. The cap worn by many…

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Railway Freight Question

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 15

Referring to an item in the "Guardian" of last Thursday concerning the case of a local builder who obtained a quote from a…

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Colts' Tail Railway's Colossal Score More Centuries

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 3

THE outstanding feature of the play on Monday was the kick in the Colts' tall. With seven down for 82 and 83 more…

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Railway Deficit Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 1

THE Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) has stated that there would be a deficit in the New South Wales…

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The Motor World Car Hints And Some Notes Fuel Fine Dockage

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 5

The blockage of the fuel line when white metal die cast carburettors are used, due to' the presence of white or red deposits, was often accredited to…

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Road Safety Matters

National Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

Among the matters for discussion at the next meeting of the Bathurst branch of the Road Safety Council are several of interest. The meeting…

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General News Road Safety Meeting

National Advocate · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

The Bathurst branch of the Road Safety Council of New South Wales will meet in the Town Hall on Tuesday night next. February 7 at 8 p.m…

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Railway Fares Increase An Aldermanic Protest SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

At Hurstville Council last night Ald. Brown protested strongly against the 10 per cent. rise in railway fares…

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Country Rail Fares. To be Increased. Railways Face Huge Deficit. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 5

Country and suburban passenger fares are to be increased by 10 per cent, from March 1, and also certain…

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Marrons, Maids and Modes Sydney Social Side. a Queensland Motorist

Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 3

Mrs. F[?] S[?] who had [?] [?] have [?] to [?] and back [?] visiting [?]…

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Mr. Bruxner on Road Patrols

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 17

Speaking on the newly implemented road patrols, the Minister for Transport said:— The fundamental cause of accidents…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. N.R.M.A. on New Road Patrols

National Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 5

While generally approving the new highway patrols, manned by plainclothes police, which commenced operations during the week-end. the…

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Three Injured Lorry Overturns on Blayney Road Sequel to Fire Fighting Trip

National Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 1

Three men were admitted to the Bathurst District Hospital card yesterday morning suffering frum injuries received when a lorry…

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Motorists' Mishap

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 8

Two motorisst, travelling through on their way from Sydney to Parkes, were involved in a mishap in town on Monday evening. Whilst rounding…

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Motor Camps for State

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 7

A chain of camping areas at selected resorts throughout the State are to be established by the Government. At the invitation of the Minister for…

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Dirty Trucks Railway Department Criticised SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 1

The Railway Department should not take advantage of its monopoly by making no effort to keep its trucks clean. said the secretary of the…

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Railway Farewell Function

National Advocate · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 2

A very representative gathering assembled at the Bathurst car and wagon shops to tender a farewell to Mr. W. Bone, leading car and wagon…

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Cycling. Bathurst Rider Wins 10 Miler on forest Road

Leader · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 3

[?] bad a [?] yesterday. and several [?] [?] and there from [?] The [?]…

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Railway Picnic Dubbo Committee Prepares DUBBO

National Advocate · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 5

The Dubbo Committee of No. 5 Western District Railway Picnic, which is to be held at Dubbo on March 13, met at the Railway and Tramway…

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