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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 9 of 45

What the Experts Say. East Orange Bridge Approaches

Leader · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

The engineer reported on the condition of the roadway in Summer Street, East Orange on either aide of the bridge, as follows:—The idea…

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THE R.A.A.R Attack on Rabaul Enemy Shipping and an Aerodrome Damaged Aerial Fight With Enemy Planes CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 1

During an attack on Rabaul yesterday by the R.A.A.F. enemy shipping and an accordance were hit by our bombers…

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Motor Buses New Headlight Regulation SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

Motor [?] [?] as a result of regulations presiding for the masking of headlights which come into operation on…

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Noisy Exhaust Dubbo Motorist Fined Dubbo

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 3

Many motorists continue to allow their engines to make a noise that [?]nnoying the residents of the town in direct contravention of the…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

THE two Mudgee Bicycle Clubs will conduct road races of five and ten miles on Saturday afternoon next, with Tattersall's Hotel the…

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Red Cross Bridge and Whist Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

A very pleasant afternoon was spent at Red Cross House on Wednesday, when a number ladies present played bridge and others…

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Road to Warung State Forest Suggested Developmental Works

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 15

THE Coolah Council has received the following communication from the Department of Main Roads, in reply to its…

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Road Accident Sequel Claim for Damages Is Dismissed by P.m

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

Sequel to an accident on the western road at tile intersection of the Mudgee and Bathurst roads near Marrangaroo last year, was the…

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General News Motor Cycles Commandeered

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

During the last few days the military authorities have been in Bathurst examining motor cycles. Altogether seven machines were…

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Motor Headlights Does Not Apply to Whole of State SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 1

Compulsory fitting of masks to headlamps is restricted to the eastern section of New South Wales. It does not apply to the whole of the…

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Petrol Rationing Motorists Who Were Too Late SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

According to the general secretary of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. Johnson) 60 per cent of motorists who applied for February ration tickets at the…

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Motors and Gas Producers Government Sets an Impossible Task

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 6

The announcement in the press that the Commonwealth Government requires all motor vehicles serving industries essential to the Nation's war…

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"Miracle Motor Tyres" Will Last for 90,000 MILES Extraordinary Official Claim

National Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 6

In a circular letter issued to motor car owners and others from the Department of Supply and Development, Melbourne, and signed by A…

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Reasonable Request Railwaymen and Housing Deputation to Federal Authorities

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

A deputation from the Australian Railways Union on Tuesday urged discrimination between railway men and munition workers in regard…

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Motor Speedster Loses His Licence SIXTY M.P.H. Dash in Main Street

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 4

Giving evidence at Lithgow police court on Tuesday in a case in which Francis Glen was charged with driving a motor vehicle at a dangerous…

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Railways Prepared For Enemy Blitz--Lithgow Demonstration

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 3

The chief fire fighting expert of the railway department, Mr. McVicker, is visiting Lithgow to-day, and gave a demonstration on the…

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Special Motor Corps The Latest Suggestions SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 1

Enlistment of motor owners and service station proprietors in a special civilian corps has been suggested to the authorities by the Service Stations…

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Road Racing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 6

THE two road races for the Mudgee Bicycle Club and Wyatt Harris trophies were run off from Tattersall's Hotel, with the course…

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Masked Lamps Motorists Warned SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 8

A WARNING has been issued to motorists that head lamps of all cars in the coastal districts must be masked from…

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Masking of Headlights To Operate from Tonight Warning to Motorists, Cyclists and Others

National Advocate · Monday 2 March 1942 · page 3

Requirements under National Emergency Services Regulations to take effect on and after March 2, provide that all vehicles and…

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