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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 1

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Sunday. Mr. E. Ramus occupied the chair. A request from the Recruiting Committee…

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Railway Institute

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

and Mr. Skinner seconded, that the trust[?]s be asked a price for the [?]re of the instruments for a period of three months, with the option of…

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Railway Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. A. Beattie, goods cl[?]rk, commenced holidays on Tuesday (to-day), and is being relieved by Belief Officer Rodgers, of Orange. Messrs. Elphick,…

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John Bridge and Co. a Third App[?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

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Wool Appraisement Appointment of Mr. J. L. BRIDGE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 1

The appointment of Mr. John Leo Bridge, a member of the staff of the wool department of John Bridge and Co., as an appraiser under the War…

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The Collie Page. Gilgandra to Collie Railway. Live Meeting at Collie. Deputation to Interview the Minister

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 5

A public meeting of the residents of Collie and district was held in the Collie Hall on Saturday last for the purpose of discussing matters as…

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The C S.A Railway. and Canbelego Unemployed. Efforts by Mr Fern, M.L.A.

Western Age · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

Mr C. S. Fern, on his return from Cobar to Sydney last weak, interviewed the secretary of the Minister for Public Works, in reference to the…

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Overcrowding Motor Cars

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

During the Chief Secretary's recent visit to Lismore, the committee of the Chamber of Commerce brought under his notice the overcrowding of motor…

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Railway Institute

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 2

The younger members of the Railway and Tramway Institute (Dubbo branch) are making good use of their privileges. A representative of the…

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Hints to Motorists

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 3

It is obvious to all tyre manufacturers that many tyres are relegated to the scrap heap long before their usefulness is over. Often a repair,…

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Sporting. CRICKET. Railway v. Cabmen and Lorrymen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 5

A match has been arranged for the week-end between teams representing the local eabmen and lorrymen and the railway staff. The fixture will take…

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"John Bridge" Progress. a New Service

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

With the disruption and disturbance missing out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will…

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John Bridge and Co. a Third Appraiser

Western Age · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

With the appointment, a few days ago, of Mr John Leo Bridge as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of New South Wales…

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John Bridge & Go. a Third Appraiser

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 3

With the appointment, a few days ago, of Mr. John Leo Bridge, as an appraiser under the War Precautions, Wool Regulations for the State of…

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John Bridge & Co. a Third Appraiser

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 8

With the appointment, a few day's ago, of Mr. John Leo Bridge as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of New South…

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"John Bridge" Progress a New Service

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 2

With the disruption and disturbance arising but of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will this…

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The Aeroplane in War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

C. Alma Baker, Honorary Organiser of the Australian Air Squadron, writes to say that as aeroplanes are one of the decisive factors in modern warfare,…

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A Runaway Train

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6

A serious accident occurred on the Cowra-Blayney line on Tuesday, as a result of which Guard Helliard was seriously injured, and 25 trucks were…

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"John Bridge" Progress. a New Service

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 6
Also in Western Age

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of…

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