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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 8 of 12

Father of the Aeroplane

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 8

A few days ago (writes Mr. Frank Dilnot to the London "Daily Chronicle") I stood, in a big meadow at Dayton, Ohio, near a modern…

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"John Bridge." Waybill (1918)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 7

The "John Bridge" waybill has always been something more than a mere drab pamphlet of stereotyped information. This is because it is annually…

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"John Bridge." WAYBILL (1918)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 August 1918 · page 5

The "John Bridge" Waybill has always been something more than a mere drab pamphlet of stereotyped information. This is because it is annually…

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" John Bridge " New Season's Waybill

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

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., are now distributing their waybill fur the 1918- 1919 season, and, as usual, the cover is utilised to bring important mutters to…

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"John Bridge's" Newest Department. Two Useful Agencies Secured

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 7

Wool-growing and dairying are undoubtedly two of the greatest of our primary industries. Anything that assists to render either of these…

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The Aeroplane

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 7

So far back as 1911, M. Louis Paulhan, who in that year was termed a hero for making a flight from London to Manchester, forecasted the triumph…

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Gates on Roads

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 6

At a meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday night a letter from the Dubho Land Board intimated that Mr. J. Stevenson, of Terra Bella had…

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"John Bridge's" Newest Department, Two Useful Agencies Secured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 2

Wool growing and dairying are undoubtedly two of the greatest of our primary industries. Anything that assists to render either of these…

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"John Bridge's" Newest Department. Two Useful Agencies Secured

Western Age · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 3

Wool growing and dairying are undoubtedly two of the greatest of our primary industries. Anything that assists to render either of these…

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"John Bridge." Country Service and Supply. Two Notable Agencies

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 5

There it something to interest woolgrowers and dairymen in the fact that John Bridge and Co., Ltd., have accepted for their Country Service and…

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Railway Commissioners

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners arrived in Dubbo yesterday and stayed here overnight The local railway promises were inspected, and apparently the…

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MOTORS v. HORSES

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 August 1918 · page 7

It is estimated that the quantity of iron required unually for the production of horse shoes in the United States would be ample to make about…

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Returned Soldier in Trouble. Stealing Railway Tickets

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 3

At the police court on Saturday morning, H. E. Winton, a lad of 17 years, dressed in uniform, appeared before Messrs. F. A. Kenyon and R…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners arrived in Wellington from Dubbo at about 8.30 a.m. on Friday, on their annual tour of inspection. They visited the…

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Motor Car Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 August 1918 · page 2

On Saturday night last a little boy named Jack May, about JO years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred May, of Wellington Flat, was knocked over by…

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John Bridge's Newest Department. Two Useful Agencies Secured

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1918 · page 2

Wool-growing and dairying are undoubtedly two of the greatest of our primary industries. Anything that assists to render either of these…

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Dubbo Railway Station

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 August 1918 · page 1

A rumor has been current for some days that extensive alterations are to be effected at once in the Dubbo railway station yards. But the report was…

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The Railway Workshops Are They Going to Dubbo?

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1918 · page 2

The "Dubbo Dispatch," in last issue has the following:— A rumor has been current for some days that extensive alterations are to…

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A Faster Train

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 August 1918 · page 1

The Mayor of Coonamble reports that, as the result of an interview, the Railway Commissioners have agreed to speed-up the Dubbo-Coonnmble train…

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Road Signs

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 1

There is a provision in the new Local Government Bill that will delight the motor tourist. It commands every shire council within one year after the blll…

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