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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 2 of 45

The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 3

No doubt the majority of motorist will share my opinion with regard to the physical gloom which prevails at eventide. The screened…

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The Motorist's Corner Official R.a.c.a. Notes Meet Me

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 2

Allow me to make your acquaintance. I am a new contributor to this paper, and I am pleased to have been invited to contribute this…

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For the Motorist. World’s Rubber Requirements

Leader · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 4

One of the most serious aspects of the war in the Far East, and one to which probably not many people hare yet Sinn a thought, says the…

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Roads Are Better

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 17

A gradual imp[?] in the standard of [?] appears to be taking place. This applies particularly to roads of [?] gravel…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

THE two Mudgee Bicycle Clubs will run off a couple of road races on Saturday afternoon next, with Mr. Sam Arnold's Paragon Hotel…

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Brave Malta Defies Enemy, and Attacks Sicilian Aerodrome Suffers LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

An agency message from Malta says that the island has had its first raid-free night for five weeks A message has been sent to Air…

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Portland Airman Shoots Heinkel in Halves and Drops It on Own Aerodrome

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 6

A London cable says that, looking for trouble after a bombing raid. Squadron-Leader Don Saville, of Wing-Commander Norman…

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Road to Warung State Forest Question of Grant

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 20

THE Coolah Council has received the following letter from the Hon. W. F. Dunn Minister for Agriculture and Forests in reply…

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Excursion Fares for Railway Travel

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

THE Acting Secretary for Railway sends word that no special trains will be run to provide the usual monthly excursion service for…

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The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes Accidents in Black-out

National Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

I am perturbed at the curious situation created by the black-out. It is well known that you may not produce as evidence something that…

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Picturesque Wolgan Railway Now No More

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 5

The taking of the discussed [?] way line between Newnes J[?] and W[?]igan Valley has now been completed. The work occupied more…

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Excursion Fares for Railway Travel

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

The Acting Secretary for Railways sends word that no special trains will be run to provide the usual monthly excursion service for January, but on…

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Workmen Robbed Railway Carriages Broken Into

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 4

At some time between 7 and 10 o'clock on Tuesday evening last, thieves forced an entry into railway carriages near the…

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Soviet Soldiers Now Smashing the Finis. Aim to Secure Important Railway Link. LONDON

Leader · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

Russian troops are now setting to for the security of the important rail link between Murmansk and Leningrad…

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Imperial Defence Line in Malaya Holds in Spite of Terrific Jap Air Bombing. Civilians in Philippines Machine-Gunned by Raiding Planes. Defenceless Towns Bombed. New Railway to Carry Arms to China. SINGAPORE

Leader · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 2

Despite a terrific assault by fighters, bombers and dive bombers, the Imperial defence line in Malaya is holding fast against the Japanese, who are concentrating large numbers of troops…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

THE Mudgee Bicycle Club ran off two races on Saturday afternoon last with Mr. Sam Arnold's Paragon Hotel the starting and…

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Cow Flat—limekilns Road

National Advocate · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 2

The Shirt Engineer (Mr E. W Priddle) reported to the Abercrombie Shire Council on Saturday morning that the surface of the road was…

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Cricket. Pinnacle Road Points in One Mental Goes Down by an Innings. Railway Weil in Lead. Rovers Also Get 8—Pointer

Leader · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 3

Scoring an innings victory over Mental Hospital on Saturday, Pinnacle Road gained as many points as they had in the…

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Lean Time Ahead Abercrombie Shire Buys Bonds For Future Road Maintenance Move to Reduce Rate Fails

National Advocate · Monday 12 January 1942 · page 1

With part of a reserve of £3500, accumulated owing to the partial cessation of roads work, Abercrombic Shire Council is to invest £800…

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Motor Oils All Prices Increased From, Today CANBERRA

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1942 · page 4

The price of motor oils will be increased by twopence a gallon, and of other lubricating oils by fourpence a [?]on as from the opening of normal…

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