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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

360 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 5 of 18

Old-Time Railway Wages

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 7

In 1872, when Captain Ouslow, father of the late M.L.A. for Eastern Snburbs, was contesting what was then known as Camden electorate, he made certain…

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Dubbo-molong Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 7

When the Chief Railway Commissioner said the bridge over the Macquarie on the Dubbo to Molong railway would be completed in time to carry…

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Letter to the Editor. Timekeeper on Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 7

Sir,—I trust you will permit me a few lines in your columns to repudiate the statement in your issue of the 7th inst., under the heading, "Is it true?" in…

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Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 2

The election fight will be over on Saturday, and it will be followed quickly by the excitements of the railway picnic, which will be held on…

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Railway Picnic. Fine Weather and Big Atiendance. Short After Lunch Speeches

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 3

The annual picnic of the railway men of the Western Division was held on the Show Ground yesterday. The weather was delightful, if a little warm…

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The Dubbo Ciberal and Maoquarie Advocate. Tuesday, March 28, 1822. Local and General Breach of Motor Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 2

In the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. G. Meeson, P. M., Mr. W. A. Btrahorn pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to renew his motor…

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Easter Excursion Train

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 March 1922 · page 2

The Railway Department announce in this issue the running of cheap trains to Sydney and intermediate stations. Handbills giving full…

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Railway Fatality at Orange

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 March 1922 · page 6

A shocking railway fatality occurred at Orange at about 10.30. last night when an aged man, whose name is believed to be Hockey was run over by…

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Our Shire Roads Inspection in "A" Riding

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 3

Councillors W. H. Godwin and J. Roberts, of Talbragar Shire, are nothing if they are not practical. They evidently believe that first-hand…

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Great Railway Hotel Fire Magisterial Enquiry

Western Age · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 2

On Tuesday, Mr. E. A. Prior, P.M., conducted an inquiry into the cause of the recent fire at the Great Railway Hotel, Cobar, Mrs. E. Freeman being…

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Railway Picnic. a Big Gathering and a Happy One. List of Officials

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 March 1922 · page 2

President, R. W. Spinney; vice-President Messrs F.J. Webb, H.C. Dwyer, C. Dwyer and J. Johnston; treasurer, Mr. J. Rivers; trustees…

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Easter Excursion Train

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 April 1922 · page 2

The Railway Department announce in this issue the running of cheap trains to Sydney and intermediate stations Handbills giving full…

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Train Two Hours Late

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 April 1922 · page 2

The first division of the western mail got off the line near Mount Victoria on Friday night, and a breakdown gang had to be despatched from…

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Rabbits on the Railway Lines

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 April 1922 · page 4

At the meeting of the Dubbo P.P. Board on Thursday night, Mr. Gates, rabbit inspector, furnished a report indicating the seriousness of the…

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"The Motor in Australia" Magazine

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 2

The April issue of this well written and elegantly printed monthly maintains its usual high standard. The medern reader hates long dissertations…

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Bridge Wanted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 6

A bridge is urgently needed over the Coalbaggie a few miles from its confluence with the Macquarie. The absence of this essential to the…

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Scaling on the Railways

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 1

An important announcement has been made by the Railway Commissioners to check the habit of sealing which has become rife on the lines of this State,…

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Shire [?] Rail Vers[?] Road

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 11 April 1922 · page 4

During the meeting of the [?] Shire Council on Friday evening, the question of the immediate repair of a crossing on the Coalbaggie, west of…

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Rabbits on the Railway Lines Between Wellington and Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Dubbo P. P. Board, Mr. Gates, Rabbit Inspector, is stated to have furnished a report indicating that the railway line…

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Scaling on the Railways

Western Age · Friday 14 April 1922 · page 1

An important announcement has been made by the Railway Commissioners to check the habit of scaling which has become rife on the lines of this State,…

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