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

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

865 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 44

Railway Staff Changes

National Advocate · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 2

Following is the latest list of railway stiff changes as made available by the District Superintendent's Office, Lithgow: C. S. Duff, SM…

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Wooden Motor Tyres

Leader · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 2

The chief engineer of the N[?] (Mr. J. Fielder expressed disappointment that Australian Inventors have not yet followed up Canadian…

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Railway Crossing Proposal

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 2

Railway Department engineers yesterday inspected we crossings at Russell-street and Howick-street and the area between these two points…

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Railwaymen's Holidays Or Rather Lack of Them Regional Conference to Be Called

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1943 · page 2

Following discussions on the question of railwaymen's holidays, a combined meeting of Lithgow railway workers on Sunday decided to call a…

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New Strategic Railway Delhi

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 12

The Indian Army has built a new railway 120 miles long across the difficult desert country of Irak at the rate of one mile a day…

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Simply Outrageous Stealing From Railway Platforms

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 3

"There is an epidemic of stealing from railway platforms and one has to watch everything, otherwise it will just fly away, and that applies…

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Mudgee Council Raid on Cyclists Ordered Salvage Collection Railway Crossings Blocked

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 14

Monday night's council meeting was short, sharp and decisive, the proceedings terminating before 9 o'clock. The aldermen went about their work in a businesslike way, and are to be commended on their good performance. The mayor (Ald…

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Thefts From Railway Premises Magistrate's Comment

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 3

DUBOO, Wednesday: When dealing with a charge of stealing against William See (19), in the Dubbo police court, Mr. D. F. Palter, P.M., said:…

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Improved Train Service Between Orange and Forbes

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways has introduced a tri-weekly day train service between Orange and Forbes. It runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and…

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Girls Singing Prior To Fatal Road Accident

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 2

The danger of walking on the roadway was emphasised by the District Coroner, Mr. D. M. Cregan, at the conclusion of an inquest yesterday…

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"Do Best We Can," Says President Repair Of Roads In Lyndhurst Shire

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 3

"We will do the best we can", said Cr. J. A. bines (president) at last meeting of Lyndhurst Shire Council, when Mr. R. C…

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"Epidemic of Stealing," Says P.M. "Things Simply Fly" From Railway Platforms

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 3

"There is an epidemic of stealing from railway platforms and one has to watch everything, otherwise it will just fly away, and…

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Sporting. Cricket. May Be Thrills. Railway or Mental?

Leader · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 3

As the result of last week’s games the league position has reached a most interesting stage, though in making this comment I am completely…

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Spearhead Closes on Tripoli Road Convoys Ablaze LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 3

Yesterday our troops continued their thrust westward and by evening were engaging the enemy west of Homs and south of Tripoli…

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Motorist Fined

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1943 · page 3

At the Bathurst court yesterday. Arthur Henry Turnbull was fined 2, with 8 costs on a charge of not having white lines painted on a motor…

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Road Repairs More Men Engaged

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council it was reported that road repairs would be speeded up. Ten men, three lorries and two…

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Railway Staff Changes

National Advocate · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 2

Railway staff changes as notified by the District Superintendent, office, are as follows: F. G. Murphy, ASM Glenbrook to ASM Menindee;…

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Lithgow Beats The World in Motor Gas Supplies

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 4

It will come as news to many people in Lithgow to know that Lithgow, in comparison to the population, supplies the greatest quantity of cubic feet of gas for motor vehicle propulsion than any other town or city in…

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Local and General News Railway Goods Yards Closed To-Morrow

Leader · Monday 25 January 1943 · page 2

As Tuesday has been proclaimed a Public holiday, the railway goods yards w II [?] closed all day. Those having business there will be well…

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