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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

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Motor Fire Engine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 9

At the meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last, a communication was read from the Board of Fire Commissioners stating…

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Shunting Mishap Trucks Jammed Together and Derailed in Railway Yards in Wellington Line Damaged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 8

On Saturday night during the operations of making up trains an awkward jamb and derailment of trucks occurred at Wellington…

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A Desperate Train Wreck

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 4
Also in Western Age

Thirty armed rebels were responsible for desperate train wrecking at Ardfert, County Kerry. They removed the line over a culvert, and…

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Tale of the Road. Entertaining Bushrangers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

Even in the good old days, when anything was likely to happen, it did not often occur that the ordinary citizen had to give shelter for two succeeding…

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Coal for the Railways. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The Railway Commissioners state that the dispute with a number of mine owners regarding the contract price of coal has been settled…

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RAILWAY [?]. SYDNEY

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

It in stated that the trams are estimated to show a profit of £155,000 this year, but the railways are expected to make a loss of £20,000…

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Railway Finance. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

It is stated that the trams are estimated to show a profit of £155,000 this year, but the railways are expected to make a loss of £[?]0,000…

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Found on Railway Line. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

The body of a young woman was found on the railway line at South Yarra last night with the head severed from the body, which was badly…

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Reviews. "Motor Life."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

This is a fortnightly journal replete with valuable information for the motorist. In the issue to hand there is an article on "The Spitfire," and a very…

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Ford of Motor Fame, the Richest Man in the World

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 7

A recent examination into the finances of big businesses in America has disclosed the fact that Henry Ford is now the richest man in the world. The Ford motor-car profits for…

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Fire Motor Engine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

If business firms were as dilatory as the Government is the commercial life of the country would be in a condition of chaos, if not dead. For some years…

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Railway Charges—belief for Farmers

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners, in response to representations by farmers and primary producers, have decided that carts, drays, waggons, and other…

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Motor Trains

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

It is expected that the first motor train to be placed in commission in tht Riverina will within a few weeks be running on the Culcairn-Holbrook and…

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Railway Charges--relief for Farmers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners, in response to representations by farmers and primary producers, have decided that carts, drays, waggons, and other…

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Motor Cycle Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

Gradually the one hour motor cycle track record is creeping up closer to the 100 miles mark. Years go it looked as it the motor cycle would…

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Railway v. Macquarie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 4

This match was commenced on the Sports Ground wicket on Saturday, and will be concluded next Saturday. Following are the scores…

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Motor Cycle Notes

Western Age · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 1

Gradually the one hour motor cycle track record is creeping up closer to the 100 miles mark. Years age it looked as if the motor cycle would…

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Railway Charges—relief for Farmers

Western Age · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners, in re-opense to representations by farmers and primary producers, have decided that carts, drays, waggons, and other…

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