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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

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Shocking Railway Accident. Man Cut to Pieces

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1919 · page 2

A shocking railway fatality occurred at the Wellington railway yards at 6.25 p.m., on Friday, when George Whiteley, a well-known and old resident of the…

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A Motor Case

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 June 1919 · page 3

At the Dubbo Police Court yesterday Ken[?]th McLean was charged before Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., with driving a n[?]tor car in Macquarie[?]street…

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Overburdening the Railways. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 June 1919 · page 2

Sir,—Complaints have been frequent and loud of late that the Railway Department has failed to do its part in the carrying of wheat from the country to…

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Railway-Accident At Wellington

Western Age · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 4

A shocking accident occurred at Wellington on Friday night, when a man named George Whilley, 69 years of age, that his [?]. It appears that…

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Dubbo-molong Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the primary producers held at Cockleshell Corner on Monday decided to ask the executive of the F.S.A. to urge the Government to…

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A Motor Trouble

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 June 1919 · page 2

There was a conference of Pastoral and Agricultural Societies in Dubbo, on Friday, for the purpose of dealing with show dates and other matters, but…

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Roads Inspection

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 June 1919 · page 1

On Saturday last the President (Cr. Godwin), with Crs. 'Wake and Baird and Overseer Sheridan inspected the north-eastern portion of the shire. A…

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Record Motor Speed

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 June 1919 · page 3

The American mail, just to hand, brings details of the marvellous speed performance of De Palma at Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.A., on February…

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Molong-dubbo Railway Its Relation to Wheat Silos

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 June 1919 · page 4

At a meeting of the Cumnock F.S.A., Mr. W. Munro introduced the question of the proposed erection of more wheat silos at Wellington (reports the Molong…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 1 July 1919 · page 1

The Railway commissioners, who we on their periodical tour of inspection, will arrive at Dubbo at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and will remain here till 7.30…

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Mundooran Railway

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

A request was made to the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Ball) on Thursday by a deputation to build a railway from Mundooran to Tooraweenah, a…

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Editorial Notes Railway Ticket Offices

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

A suggestion made to the Railway Commissioners at Dubbo on Wednesday afternoon by Mr. J. A. Bynn, that the ticket-selling facilities at the local…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 6

The Railway Commissioners (Messrs. J. Fraser, J. H. Cann and H. Fox) and party left Sydney by special train on Monday morning, travelling to…

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Railway Institute

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

A meeting of members of the Dubbo branch of the Railway and Tramway institute was held last night. Mr. Williams, the local stationmaster, presided,…

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Dubbo-Molong Railway. Its Relation to Wheat Silos

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 3

At a meeting of the Cumnock F.S.A. Mr. W. Munro introduced the question of the proposed erection of more wheat silos at Wellington (reports the Molong…

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Motor Car and Sulky Collide

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 July 1919 · page 2

A collision between a motor ear and a sulky occurred in Percy Street, near the Bank of New South Wales, at 8 p.m. on Saturday. It appears…

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The Yeovl-dubbo Railway

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 July 1919 · page 2

A movement is afoot to secure a trial survey of a new line of railway which, to our mind (says the Orange "Leader") will be much more…

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A Motor Trouble

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 July 1919 · page 2

On Thursday night, Mr. J. Whittaker, of "Pacific Valley," Yeoval, had a most unpleasant experience. In company with is wife and a lady friend and his…

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Inquest. the Recent Railway Fatality

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 July 1919 · page 3

The coroner held an inquiry on Friday morning into the death of Mr. George whiteley, who was run over and killed by a railway engine on the night…

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New Hose for Women Motor Drivers

Western Age · Tuesday 8 July 1919 · page 4

They are made of wool, and pull right en over the shoes, fitting mug and trim. They have a leather half sole, and there is an opening through which the shoe…

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