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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

227 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 3 of 12

Motor Men's Troubles

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 1

At the Dubbo Police Court this morning W. G. Hope appeared on a charge of having violated a regulation under the Motor Trallic Act. On the…

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Motor Cycle Club

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 3

A meeting of members of the Dubbo Motor Cycle Club was held on Tuesday evening at Beale and Co.'s rooms, when there were present: Messrs. E. J…

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A Bridge Deck Breaks

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1918 · page 2

A rather sensational mishap occurred at the Sandy Creek bridge, about a mile on the Baldry side of Yeoval, but luckily no very serious damage resulted (reports…

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A Dangerous Bridge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 3

Talbragar Shire Council on Friday night had before it a letter from the Amareo Shire Council, stating that a waggon carrying a very heavy load of…

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Big Railway Project. Brisbane to Perth Sydney

Western Age · Tuesday 26 February 1918 · page 2

Mr Watt (Federal Minister for Works), has consulted Mr Ball (State Minister for Works), in reference to the speedy completion of the…

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Motorists Visiting Sydney Show

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1918 · page 2

An invitation is extended to all motorists, (vie J. F. Leake & Co's., special advertisement in this issue) to witness a demonstration of…

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Sale at Mitchell's Creek Road

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1918 · page 5

On Monday next, March 4, at 2 p.m., Paul Webster and Co. (Geurie), in conjunction with W. H. and G. Paul (Wellington) will hold a clearing sale on…

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Motor Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

A petrol consumption test is to be made by local motor cyclists on Sunday. Motorists are invited to assemble at the Post Office at 10.30 a.m. The…

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Railway Construction

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 5

The "Farmer and Settler," commenting on the raising of private loans to finance the construction of railways, says the arguments in favor of…

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Train Held Up by Ants

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 1

Recently it was reported that in the neighborhood of Codlawirra, on the Cockburn (S.A.) railway, a number of trains had to be divided and hauled…

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"John Bridge" Easter Hospitalities. to Country Clients and Friends

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 March 1918 · page 5

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the countryside, John Bridge and Company, Limited, are making the usual complete…

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Gales on Public Roads

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

Messrs. Frank Mack and T. H. Scott differ very widely on the question of gates on main roads. Mr. R. Stewart, of Tyree, agrees with Mr. Scott. Mr…

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"John Bridge" Easter Hospitalities

Western Age · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the countryside, John Bridge and Company, Limited, are making the usual…

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Shooting at the Train

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 3

The "Qazette" states that on several evenings lately, as the mail train appreached Wellington bullets have been fired at the train. Rev. Dr…

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Mine Host. "John Bridge." Annual Haster Invitation

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

In good time for those of our readers who are going to Sydney for the East or Carnival, John Bridge and C Ltd., announce, herewith that they will…

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"John Bridge" Easter Hospitatities. to Country Clients and Friends

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 4

Observing a time-honored custom in their relations with the countryside, John Bridge and Company, Limited, are making the usual complete…

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Cattle on Railway Line

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 1

An officer of the Railway Department explained in the Police Court this morning, before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., that cattle straying on the…

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The Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 March 1918 · page 2

The Chief Secretary has consented to Monday, 18th instant, being proclaimed a public holiday within the municipality of Dubbo, in honor of…

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Definition of a Road

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 2

In a previous issue of the "Liberal" reference was made to a proposal made at a meeting of the Dubbo P.P. Board to alter the definition of a public road,…

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Germany's Motor Trade

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 March 1918 · page 1

There is a general impression that Germany's motor industry long since has been entirely sacrificed for the war. Definite information is difficult…

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