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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

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The Cross-Country Railway Gilgandra's Claims

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 February 1913 · page 4

The Public Works Committee visited Gilgandra on Tuesday last and heard evidence in regard to the proposals to construct railways…

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A Remarkable Motor Cycle Ride. Sydney to Melbourne in 21 Hours

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 February 1913 · page 4

On Thursday, the 20th February, Mr. E. Tyley accomplished a very remarkable feat by journeying between Sydney and Melbourne on 3 12 H.P…

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Motorists on the Road Are They Considerate?

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 3

The considerateness or otherwise of automobulists when on the road was the subject of some discussion at the Macquarie Shire Council meeting on…

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Motor Car Accessories

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 2

Messrs. Angus and Son advertise a number of accessories of a high-grade kind, which will have especial interest for motorists who desire to secure safe…

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Motor Car Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1913 · page 5

The car which Mr. Zichlke recently purchased was damaged on Tuesday afternoon, by an accident while the car was being driven down a decline about…

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Runaway Train

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 March 1913 · page 2

A railway mishap, which might have ended seriously occurred at Eskbank a few days ago, but particulars have only just leaked out. The authorities…

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Cross-country Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

The Public Works Committee on Friday last heard additional evidence on the proposal to construct a line of railway from Wellington to Werris…

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Muswellbrook or What Railway From Wellington to Werris Creek

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 2

A Tallewang farmer writes as follows to the Mudgee "Guardian":— After having read your sub-leader on the above question, I am of the opinion…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 8

New Australasian figures were established last week for an all-day ride on a motor cycle, the successful rider being P. J. O'Brieu, of Melbourne,…

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The Cross-country Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

From an ex-Dubbo resident who is in a position to hear a little of what goes on "behind the scenes" we have received a letter, from which we…

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Dubbo Motor Garage

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

Mr. Folkes announces in to-day's issue that his motor car, which is in charge of a competent driver, is open for hire during day or night. He also…

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The Cross-country Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 4

In giving evidence before the Public Works Committee in Sydney on Wednesday, Mr. C. Binnie, a large station owner, living near Springridge,…

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A Bridge Wanted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 4

Mr. C. J. Hopkins, "Oxlea," Dubbo, writes: "Some time ago the farmers of this district made an appeal to the Government, through Mr…

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The Road Vote

The Western Herald · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 2

The fallowing letter, addressed to Mr J.C. Meehan, M.L.A., has been sent to us for publication:—Sir,—With reference to the representations which…

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Railway Celerity

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 4

Complaints are being levelled against the porters (or wheever is responsible) for the lond delays occasioned in opening the doors of railway…

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Railway Sports

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 2

The annal picnic under tho auspices of the railway employees of the midwest will take place at Dubbo on next Monday week. Entried for the…

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Children Tramp Fifteen Miles

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 March 1913 · page 4

On Monday evening Constable Loftus, stationed at Springwood, noticed two travel-stained and weary youngsters trudging along the Bathuest-road…

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John Bridge & Co. Ltd's Delightful Harbour Outings

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 4

Country visitors had a veritable embarrassment of entertainments provided for them. It is safe to say they enjoyed none so thoroughly as the…

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Motors. Cadillac and Detroiter's Cars

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 2

The enterprise of John McGrath, Ltd., was well rewarded during the display days of the Roval Show. Their exhibits attracted well merited attention…

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Main Road Bill

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 2

At a conference of the Shires Association, held in Sydney this week, the president moved that the shire councils in the State view with alarm the…

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