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

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

980 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 49

Better Deal Wanted Mudgee's Road of Ruin Strong Representations Interesting Facts and Figures

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 6

The Hon. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., has written to the Minister for Transport as follows:—Dear Mr. O'Sullivan,—…

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Getting Mixed Tram and Bus Stoppage SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 1

The week end transport position is becoming complicated. On Saturday last tram and bus…

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Easter Postal Arrangements Motor Coach Mails

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 5

Following are the postal arrangements for the Easter holidays: Mudgee-[?] ,Mudgee-Sofala, Mudgee-Wollar, Mudgee-Capertee,…

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Tram Dispute Compulsory Conference Tomorrow

National Advocate · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: The Federal president and secretary of the Australian Tramways Union have been summoned to Sydney from Melbourne to…

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Railway Mishaps

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

When a goods train missed the signals at Springwoad on Saturday morning the leading engine and a second locomotive, which was being…

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Construction of Motorways

Leader · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

In the opinion of the N.R.M.A., the post-war possibilities opened up by the Main Roads (Amendment) Bill, now before the N.S.W. Parliament,…

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Railway Sports’ Club Dance

Leader · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 2

The Railway Sports’ Club dance, held to the Strand Theatre on Thursday night last in aid of the Far West Children’s Health Scheme was a great…

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Motor Vehicles An Increase Last Year

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: On March 1 this year a total of 215.142 motor vehicles were registered, an increase of 1445 registrations for the esame time last…

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Tram Hold-up Conference Today

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The Federal Conciliations Cimmissioner (Mr. Morrison) will preside tomorrow over a compulsory conference which will…

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Rabbit Trappers and Motor Tyres

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Chifley, Treasurer, member for Macquarie. has received the following from Mr. W. J. Scully, Minister for Commerce: My Dear…

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Rabbits and Motor Tyres

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 27 March 1945 · page 4

The Hon. J. B. Chifley, M.P. has received the following letter from Mr. W. J. Scully, Federal Minister for Commerce and Agriculture:—…

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Additional Train for Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 2

Mr. H. Knight, M.L.A., recently passed on to the Railway Commissioner a request for a more convenient train for the Mudgee line…

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Which Is The Worst? Main Roads in Lyndhurst Shire

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 1

Is the Barry-Hobby's Yards or the Blayney-Millthorpe tine worst main road in Lyndhurst Shire? The Shire Engineer (Mr. G. S…

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Tram Hold-up Secret Ballot Ordered

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Tram and Bus Employees' Union has been ordered to hold a secret ballot of members on the question of a further traffic…

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Railway to Bathurst (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 2

Sir: I find great pleasure in reading your valuable paper every morning. In this morning's issue amongst other items, re the extension of the…

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Lucky Lithgow Motorist

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1945 · page 2

Although the telephone post which it struck was smashed like a match, the driver of a motor lorry involved in an accident in Vale-road yesterday…

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"In Dangerous Condition." Bridge On Manildra Road

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 6

"The bridge on the Manildra Road, just out of Molong, is underscored badly and in a dangerous condition," said Amaroo Shire…

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Daily Train to and From Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 4

Commencing on Tuesday next, April 3, Molong will be served by a daily mail train, with a day train three days a week. This…

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Seriously Injured In Full From Mail Train

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 2

Believed to have mistakenly opened a carriage door and walked through, as the Forbes mail raced at top speed after leaving Lithgow last night, Mr. J. R. Boag, of Jerry-street, Warner's Bay, Newcastle, crashed to the track…

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Gulgong Shire Council Electricity and Water Important Road Matters

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 24

At the last meeting of the Gulgong Shire Council Cr. D. E. McGrath (president) occupied the chair…

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