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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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Producers' Necessaries. "John Bridge" on Markets

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 2

The Country Service and Supply Department of John Bridge & Co., Ltd. writes:— "With the desire to be helpful to…

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Orange Blames the Railways

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 4

The medical and hospital authorities of Orange do not hesitate in affixing the blame for the spread of the disease to the railway service, and particularly…

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Local and General Masks at the Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 1

The public are reminded that unless they wear masks they will not be permitted to travel on any train or cuter or stay on any railway promises…

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Another Promised Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 2

Replying [?] deputation the other day Mr. Ashford Minister for Lands, declared that be would not remain in the Government [?] the Rankin…

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Motor Car for Sale

The Western Herald · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 2

Mr. E. B. Mugg will sell by public auction at Fitzgerald's Hotel to-day (Saturday) at 12 o'clock one Ford Car owned by Mr. Abdul Wade, in good…

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Letters to the Editor. the Wyanga Road

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

Sir,—Regarding the case of the Bulgandramine soldier settlefs, re application for a direct road to Wyanga Siding, the application in question is beyond…

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Dubbo Railway Yards

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 1

At the Progress Association meeting on Thursday night. Cr. E. H. Utley introduced a subject which should receive consideration. During the past few…

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"John Bridge." Easter Arrangements

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 5
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., write:—"The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will no doubt, cause many producers, who had…

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"John Bridge." Easter Arrangements

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2
Also in Western Age

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., write:—"The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will, no doubt, cause many producers, who bad intended…

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Dubbo Railway Station Aim Refreshment Rooms

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 5

Sir,—At the Dubbo Progress Association's meeting Mr. Utley referred to the want of refreshment room at the Dubbo station. To my mind, the present…

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"John Bridge." Easter Arrangements

The Western Herald · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 2

John Bridge & Co. Ltd., write:— "The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will, no doubt, cause many producers, who…

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A Tale About an Egg. How a Youth Started on the Road to Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

One morning in June just seven years ago an old farmer and his 12-year-old son were at work in the wheatfield near the roadside. Presently they found a…

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All Round Motor Trip. Interesting Notes by the Way

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 5

Mr. E. P. Turner, manager of the Dubbo, branch of the Bank of Now South Wales, has returned to his desk like a giant refreshed, after a most on…

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Road Through the Cemetery

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 2

Mr. A. R. Coupland has received the following from the Under-Secretary (Mr. Arthur J. Hare) in reference to the appointment of trustees for the…

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Government Well on Brewarrina Road

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 2

The above well which has been promised by the Government for the last three years has at last been completed and should prove a great benefit to…

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Motor Notes Tyre Mileage

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 6

Before a man is permitted to drive a ear he must accept a certain amount of tuition, and prove his ability to handle his machine at least with safety to…

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Up Goes the Prices of Coal. £300,000 a Year Extra Cost to the Railways

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 3

The threatened rise in the price of coal, which caused the State Government to appoint a Royal Commission of Inquiry, touches questions of the…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, May 9, 1919. the Nationalist Railway Policy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 3

It will be fortunate for the National Party that they will have more strings to their bow when they face the music at the general elections than their…

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