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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

304 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 16

Coboco Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 1

There have been some who have regarded the Coboco railway proposal as the dream of enthusiasts. But if they had seen the face of Mr. Estell,…

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Benefits of Motor Power

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 3

We are selling large numbers of "Monitor" oil engines, 11 h.p. for operating the large size "Alfa-Laval" hand-power separators, and for various…

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Railway Superintendency

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 3

The creation of another police district with Dubbo as the headquarters is one more administrative action indicative of the universal admission…

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The State's Railways

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 3

The compliment paid by the Minister for Agriculture and Chairman of the Wheat Board, the Hon. W. F. Dunu, to the Railway Department for the…

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[?] Dubbo Liberal and Maqquarie Advocate. Friday, March 18, 1821. Editorial Notes. Dubbo-molong Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 3

The deputation to the Minister for Works on Monday had better results than were at first anticipated. The statement of Mr. Estell, that he bad…

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Unenviable Conditions. (Published by Arrangement.) Roads Described As "Sluiceways of Illicit Liquor."

Western Age · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 3

The "New York Herald" declares that the roadways of Vermont State are "sluice, ways of illicit liquor" and that the State "is infested with decoctions mixed across…

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Getting Into Moving Train

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 6

William Wallace (railway inspector) proceeded against Brian F. Dale on a charge of entering a railway carriage whilst the train was in motion. Mr…

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Benalong Bridge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 5

At the Shire Council meeting on Friday night Councillor Mathews stated that he had been asked to bring up the matter of the necessity of…

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Roads Described As "Sluiceways of Illiott Liquor."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 5

The New York "Herald" declares that the roadways of Vermont State are "sluiceways of illicit liquor,'' and that the State "is infested with…

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Adventure with Train District Resident's Narrow Escape

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 March 1921 · page 3

Mr. W. H. England, of Comabella, has to thank his lucky star that he is alive and well to-day, after his thrilling encounter with a goods train on…

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Railway Mishaps

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 March 1921 · page 2

While travelling between Havilah and Lue, on the Mudgee line, on Friday night, the mail, which leaves Mudgee at 7.50 p.m and reaches Eskbank at…

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When The Woolf Was About. Aeroplane at Twofold Bay

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 4

At one time during the war frequent reports were made about mysterious lights being seen, at different places on the coast. There is no doubt that…

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Dubbo-molong Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 1
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

At the last meeting of the Wellington Council Ald. Matheson moved that the Minister for Works, be asked, before the proposed Molong-Dubbo…

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Coboco Railway Meeting Called for April 16. All Should Attend

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 3

During his visit to Dubbo recently Mr. J. Estell, Minister for Works, was waited on by a deputation from the Dubbo Progress Association and…

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Gilgandra Motor Carnival

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 March 1921 · page 1

Messrs. A. H. Miller and H. Bav[?] were entertained by the citizens of Gilgandra at a banquet in recognition of their services in organising the…

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Aeroplane Fatality. Mcintosh and Joy Killed. Sydney

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1921 · page 2

Information reached Perth last night that Lieut. MacIntosh, (who with Lieut. Parer flew from England to Australia) and his mechanic named…

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Local & General Dubbo-coonamble Train Service

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 5

Mr. J. Clark says there is no likelihood of an appeal to the people before the present Parliament dies by effluxion of time. Hearing that it was…

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Road Making Plant, Tractor and Trailer Trial

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 2

On Friday afternoon a trial was made of the tractor and trailer portion of the roadmaking plant, and the greatest satisfaction was expressed at the…

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Dubbo-werris Creek Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

Someone started a report that great progress was being made with the construction of the unfinished part of the Dubbo-Werris Creek railway-- that…

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