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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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Letter to the Editor. Railway Mismanagement

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 3

Sir,—Now that the Railway Commissioners have again raised the freights and fares in New South Wales I feol sure that your readers will be interested…

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WAR! Railway strike in Italy Irish Outrages Increasing London, January 24

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

A Reuter message states the War Office announces that Bolshevik attempts to cross westwards of Rostover, was completely repulsed with…

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Opening of the New Bridge. Final Arrangements

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

A meeting to make final arrangements in connection with the official opening of the new bridge was held in the Council Chambers last evening, the…

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Railway Mismanagement. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Now that the Railway Commissioners have again raised the freights and fares in New South Wales I feel sure that your readers will…

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Letter to the Editor, Lighting of the Traffic Bridge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

Sir,—Would you allow me space in four valuable columns to draw the attention of the Council to the disgraceful manner in which the traffic bridge…

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Motor Tyres

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

In this issue, Mr. T. W. Bliss, a representative of the Perdriau Tyre Coy., makes an appeal to motor car users to support Australian industry. Mr. Bliss…

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Latest Wires Sydney, Friday. Railway Extension

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Works is considering the position of the proposed railway from Bourke to Barringun. Latest Breakaway…

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Molong-Dubbo Railway, an Optimistic View

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

The "Western Advocate," Orange, has this to say:—It must be good reading for the residents of Molong, Cumnock and other centres along the chosen…

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Opening of the Wellington Bridge

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The official opening of the new bridge [?] place to-morrow at 3 p.m., and it is expected that there will be a large gathering at this ceremony, which will…

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Opening of the New Bridge

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

Matters in connection with the opening of the new bridge over the Macquarie River by the Hon. Mr. Ball, Minister for Works, to-morrow…

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A Children's Train

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

Had a stranger to town been on Dubbo railway station on Saturday night as the passenger train from Sydney drew in he would have imagined that it was…

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A Bad Road

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 3

The worst road in 'New South Wales is that from Parramatta to Sydney. Experienced motor men in Sydney say that a Rolls-Royco car as first prize,…

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Opening the Bridge

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

At the conclusion of the banquet those present made their way to the new bridge, which was to be officially opened, mid by this time there was a…

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The New Bridge

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

The new structure is one of the finest [?] its kind in the State, and one that [?] last for years to couie. It is also [?][?]tistic in design, and is substantially…

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The Passing of a Bridge

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

"I think how many thousands, Have crossed the bridge since then." —Longfellow. Fifty years—1870-1920. It does not…

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Low Level Bridge for Burrendong

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

After breakfast at the Royal, Mr. [?] Mr. Ashford, Mr. Swift, the Mayor [?] Matheson) Cr. A. E. Fuller (pre[?] of the Macquarie Shire), Capt…

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Wellington Swimming Club. the Bridge Carnival

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 4

A swimming carnival was held at [?] opening of the new bridge over [?] Macquarie River on Tuesday, and [?]ed a source of great attraction to [?]…

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New Wellington Bridge. Opened by the Minister for Works. Gala Day in the Town

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 3

Tuesday last was a big day for Wellington, the occasion being the opening of the new bridge across the Macquarie River, which was erected to take…

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Chase at Railway Station

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 4

An incident that occurred in the lavatory at the Central Railway Station was related to Mr. Edwards, S.M., at the Central Police Court, when Thomas…

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Railway Platform Fees

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

For many years it has been the practice at the local railway station to charge a platform entry fee to non ticket holders only in the afternoons…

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