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

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

1,295 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 65

Railwaymen Gassed

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 4

Two railway guards were overcome by gas while travelling on a train between Wagga and Junee, and on arrival at…

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Motor Cycle Notes

Central Western Daily · Thursday 31 January 1952 · page 16

Orange Motor Cycle Club has appointed a committee to approach the police for permission to construct a…

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Western Train Controversy

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 1

For the past four months o' so the Commissioner for Railways has been complaining about the alleged poor…

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Govt."Passing The Buck" Over Glenroi Roads, Aldermen Say

Central Western Daily · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 2

Two aldermen strongly criticised the Federal Government for “passing the buck” when a deputation from Glenroi Progress Association told Wednesday night’s special meeting of council that the Government would not accept any financial liability for roadworks in the Glenroi area…

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Railways Won't Accept Full Responsibility for Goods Stock Being Lost In Transit

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 1

A move to have railways accept fuller responsibility for goods transported by it, was advanced another step…

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Mudgee Request on Road Job

National Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1952 · page 1

MUDGEE, Friday: A deputation of Crs. from shires in the Mudgee area will ask the Minister for Transport. Mr. Sheahan, to urge the early…

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Rubbish Dumped on Shire Roads City Residents Blamed

Central Western Daily · Saturday 2 February 1952 · page 1

People who dump rubbish on the roads have provided a problem for Canobolas Shire Council. The Council’s Health Inspector blames residents of the…

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Defence Money for Railways Union Man's Proposal SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1952 · page 1

The railways should be given a share of defence funds and should be assured priority of manpower, materials and rolling stock…

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Railways Show Deficit of Over Six Millions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 1

Last year, despite record earnings, the State Railways' deficit reached £6,417,432…

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End of London Tram Rois

Central Western Daily · Monday 4 February 1952 · page 3

One of London’s historian termini, at Victoria Statiom which during nearly [?] yeil lions of passengers have ted…

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Jeweller Fires Shots at Thief Arrest on Tram. MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 2

A Jeweller at Burnley today fired three shots at a man who allegedly grabbed a diamond ring from a tray in his shop…

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Tram and Bus Loss

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 4

The N.S. Wales tram and bus undertaking spent £13- for every £1 it earned in the financial year 1950-51, the…

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Coolah District News Aerodrome Site Approved Near Coolah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 12

At last meeting of Coolah Shire Council, the engineer, Mr. I.R. McIntosh, reported that he had made an…

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Young Man in Motor Cycle Accident

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 4

A young man was injured in a motor cycle accident on the Gulgong road early on…

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Railways’ Bid To Smash Train Theft Gangs

Central Western Daily · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 11

The Department of Railways is stepping up its efforts to crack down on gangs of thieves responsible for stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods and fat stock from trains…

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Train Started Five Bushfires

Central Western Daily · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 3

A passing train is alleged to have started five fires at Amaroo and Borenore yesterday. The fires destroyed large areas of pastures and at times…

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Motorists Warned to Respect School Safety Patrols

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 1

With the re-opening of school after the long vacation, the N.R.M.A. warns motorists that they must…

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Country People Bear Burden of Railways Bruxner Criticises Labor Policy

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 3

"Having occupied the position of Minister for transport from 1932 to 1941 I feel justified in malting…

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Macquarie Motors

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1952 · page 2

Among the cars exhibited at the Oberon Show yesterday was the Flat 1400, distributed by Macquarie Motors, Bathurst…

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Railway Football Club

National Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1952 · page 2

Members and intending members of Bathurst Railway Football Club are reminded that the annual meeting will be held tomorrow morning at…

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