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

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

888 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 45

Main Roads Work to Stop

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 2

All councils have been asked to refrain from pulling in hand new construction or improvement work on main or developmental roads…

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Hill End—orange Road

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 2

"Regarding the Hill End—Orange Road I feel the people of this district will be happy to hear that council tons decided to do something…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 6

TWO more very successful road races were run off by the Mudgee Bicycle Clubs on Saturday afternoon last, with Mr. Hilton…

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Hill End-orange Road

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 6

"REGARDING the Hill End Orange Road, I feel the people of this district will be happy to hear that council has decided to do…

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Removal of Road Signs

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

The removal of road signs from highways, traffic roads and main roads as directed by the Government will be carried out throughout…

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Rifle Range Road Repairs

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

As a result of representations made by Mr. Chifley to the Ministery for the Army the read to the rifle range will be placed in a…

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Retired Miner Killed Fell From Train Lithgow

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

The body of a man believed to be William George 62 a retired miner, of Kandos, was today picked up beside the railway line at the entrance…

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Tunnel Tragedy Man Disappears From Train Well-known Kandos Resident

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

The body of William George, 62, a retired miner, of Kandos, was discovered on the down line between No. 3 and4 tunnels yesterday morning…

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Road Board's Advice Cut in Non-essential Shire Work

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

The Prime Minister and the Premier have mae it clear that there must be now a maximum concentration on war activities and that…

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Prisoners of War Work on Roads Suggested Decision of Abercrombie Shire Council

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

A letter tabled at Abercrombie Shire Council's meeting on Saturday morning from Bathurst Pasture Protecting Board, asked for the…

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Oberon Shire Council Road Signs to Be Removed Oberon

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 4

The March meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held yesterday (Saturday). All councilors were present and the president (Cr. H. S…

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Kandos Man Killed Found on Railway Line

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

A GLOOM was cast over the town and district of Kandos yesterday when it was learned that the body of Bill…

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Serious Decline Motor Registrations Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

The secretary of the Service Stations Association, Mr. Gregory, said today that the State and Commonwealth Governments should give the most…

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Sunny Corner Motor Fees and Politicians' Salaries

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 3

There was a large attendance at a meeting held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday evening, March 7th, to consider the formation of a local…

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Jammed Between Trucks Young Railway Worker's Injuries

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 4

A fracture of the right arm abrasions to the face, and shock were suffered by a young railway worker, Ken Clement, of Lett-street, in an…

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Sporting. Cricket. Only by Ten Runs, But Railway Satisfied. Pinnacle Beats MentaL Whiteman Piles Up Runs for Banks

Leader · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 3

Railway improved its position in the OD.CA competition by beating Nashdale in a closely contested game on…

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Motor Oil Dearer Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

From today the public will pay from 3d to 8d more per gallon for motor lubricating oil. The increase is varied according to the size of…

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Train Derailment Mishap Near Capertee

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 3

A derailment near Capertee on Monday night resulted in the up Mudgee Mail being delayed for about three hours…

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Glen Davis Council And Its Roads

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 4

In the planning and making of the roads at Glen Davis township the Blaxland Council had no say, yet the Council is now' asked to make roads…

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Additional Saturday Train Good Service Now Provided

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 6

Lithgow now has an improved and enlarged train service on Saturdays. The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, after considering…

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