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

Railways, roads & transport, 1951

1,233 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 62

Unusual Charge Motorist Fined at Bathurst Court

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 1

An unusual case was heard at Bathurst Court yesterday when Brunton F. le Clere, of Pittwater Rd., Narrabeen, was fined £1, with 10/-…

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Utility and Motor Cycle in Collision

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 2

Lithgow Ambulance officers were called to the intersection of Mort and Cook streets early this morning when a collision between a utility…

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Huge Death Roll in U.S. Train Crash

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1951 · page 1

NEW YORK, Wednesday.-- At least 61 people were killed and 380 injured when a passenger train was derailed near…

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G.W. Road Chase Results in Big Haul

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY, This Aft.-- Police arrested five men and recovered about £2,000 worth of goods allegedly stolen from country…

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Road Safety Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 2

The Bathurst branch will hold its next meeting tomorrow night in the Technical College. Membership is open to all interested in the safety…

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73 Killed When Rail Bridge Collapsed

Central Western Daily · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 3

NEW YORK, Wednesday.—At least 73 persons were killed and about 430 injured after a speeding Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train was wrecked when a temporary overhead bridge suddenly collapsed near…

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Blayney Road Fatality Inquest on Bathurst Men Verdict of Accidental Death

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 2

AT an inquest held at Bathurst yesterday the Coroner (Mr. Bromhead) returned a verdict that two Bathurst men, phillip…

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Huge Railway Loss

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.--Despite increased fares and freight charges the New South Wales Railways showed an…

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Road Accident

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 2

A motor cycle and a bicycle collided head on in Stewart Street, near Blandford Street, last night shortly before six o'clock. The cyclist, Her…

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Death Train Driven Twice Usual Speed

Central Western Daily · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 3

NEW YORK, Thursday. —Driver of the passenger train involved In Tuesday night's disaster at…

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Train Wreck Admission U.S. Disaster

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 3

NEW YORK, Thursday. Driver of the passenger train involved in Tuesday night's disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey, has admitted he was…

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R. A. N. Recruits Train to Fight on Land or Sea

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 1

Training in all arms of the services these days is aimed to interest and fit men. Above, these sailors of the R.A.N. storm ashore from a landing vehicle armed with rifles, automatic weapons, and grenades. Men of the R.A.N. are taught to fight ashore as well as on the high seas…

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Road Tax Grants of £51,000 Amount Far Too Small, Says Cutler

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 1

While petrol tax grants which were made recently, were very acceptable to the shires concerned, the amount…

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Motor Notes Rims and Tyre Inflation

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 5

Claims made for a special type rim with a raised section rolled into the head seat ledge of the rim include one to the effect that with this rim it is…

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Railway Snash Causes Danage And Delay

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.--The main southern lire was blocked, and telephone and teleprinter communications thrown into chaos when a goods…

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Lorry Barges Into Tram

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 1

SYDNEY, This Afternoon.--Passengers and crew scrambled to safety when a tram collided with a lorry and caught fire in Elizabeth-street…

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Ultimatum to U.s. Railwaymen

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 1

CHICAGO, Friday.--Striking railway workers were told by the Army yesterday that they would be dismissed unless they reported for work…

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Road Safety Council Bathurst Branch Decisions

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1951 · page 2

The number of accidents which have in recent weeks occurred on the Bathurst-Orange Road was referred to at last night's meeting of the Bathurst…

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Railway Football Club Resignation of Secretary

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1951 · page 3

After holding the position of hon. secretary of the Bathurst Railway Football Club for a period of four years, Mr. John O'Toole tendered…

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New Bridge

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1951 · page 11

The Burrendong dam project advanced another stage last week, when a 200 ft. bridge across the Macquarie river was first opened…

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