Coal for Railway Western Supplies
SYDNEY, Friday: Next Monday a start will be made with the loading of 10,000 tons of coal urgently needed by the Railway Department…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1949
1,389 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 70
Truck Overturns on Forbes Road; Man Injured
A utility truck overturned after skidding in loose gravel on the Forbes Road, about one mile from The Greengate, at 7 p.m. yesterday. The driver of the truck,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Greatest in History Motor Industry in Australia
MELBOURNE, Sunday: The turn ever of the motor industry of Australia in 1948 has been easily the greatest in its history but whilst the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cyclist Injured
When he ran off the road shortly after 6 p.m. on New Year's Day the motor cycle he was riding hit a fencing post near the Overhead…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Intense Road Patrolling Recommended
The Government should appoint more police for road patrols and traffic control, Mr. Murray Robson, M.L.A. said last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Hurt in Bathurst Accident Van and Motor Cycle Collide
A young Bathurst woman riding pillion on a motor cycle was seriously hurt yesterday when the machine and a panel van were involved in a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Staff Cuts on British Railways
LONDON, Monday: British railways are making drastic staff reductions in the next few months to help offset an anticipated loss in 1948 of nearly £30…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Interim Coal Loading for Railway Services
Following a request from the Joint Coal Board, work has commenced on the loading of 11,000 tons of coal stacked at the Ben…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →To Train Again
LONDON, Tuesday: Australian Stanley Wootton, a member of one of the most famous families in racing, has decided to take on training…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday. — New South Wales railway services may be curtailed next week, as railway coal stocks are not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cycle Crash Near Molong: Four Injured
Two motor cycles, and four young people from Orange were involved in a crash at the Three Rivers Crossing, 12 miles from Molong on the Wellington Road on Sunday at 10 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Precut Homes From Overseas Railway Dept Order MELBOURNE
First shipment of precut timber houses from England for use by Victorian Hallway employees is expected to arrive in May…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sixth Motor Regiment Training Night
The 6th Motor Regime[?] Orange, will hold its first parade night for 1949 at the training depot, Kite Street, at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cricket Leaders to Meet Pinnacle Road
Nashdale, leaders of the Orange District Cricket Association premiership with 39 points, will meet Pinnacle Road on Saturday. Blayney, six points behind…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Man Struck by Hook Railway Station Accident
MANILLA.—Carl Pittis, goods porter at Manildra railway station, met with a serious accident over the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coroner's Inquiry Into Road Tragedy
A boy, who was fatally injured when the truck on which he was riding crashed, while the driver dozed off behind the wheel, met his death…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Tram Accidents Ten Persons Hurt
SYDNEY, Thursday: Ten people were taken to hospital today following two accidents involving trams in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Call For Courtesy On Road
In a joint seasonal message, the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. declare that the most important gift…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tram Sealers Fined
SYDNEY, Friday: A lot of people who travel a stop or two on city trams at lunch time "had no intention of paying their fares," said Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spring Hub Is Motor Cycle History In The Making
One of the innovations to motor cycling is included in the equipment of the 500 Speed Twin Triumph, which was on display at Roth’s Motor Cycle Service in Orange at the weekend…
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