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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

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Motor Trains

Western Age · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 4

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

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Motor Fire Engine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 5

A further stereotyped reply to the council's request for a motor fire engine for Dubbo was received from the Board of Fire Commissioners by the…

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On Holiday Tour. Return of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Blacket. a 1600-Mile Motor Trip

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Blacket returned at the week-end after a month's motor tour, which was one of pleasure, and brought to light some of the finest…

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The Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 3

A meeting of railway employees was held at the Dubbo Railway Institute on Sunday morning for the purpose of arranging further details in connection…

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CRICKET. Railway v. Macquarie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 2

This match was concluded on the Sports Ground wicket on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Macquarie by four wickets. The following are the…

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Railway Concession

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 2

A new railway by law of importances to country race clubs and racehorse owners was gazetted recently. The by-law states that in the case…

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Macquarie Railway Bridge. Construction Proceeding Rapidly

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 7

At the invitation of Mr. Little, the engineer in charge of the construction of the new railway bridge over the Marquarie on the Dubbo to Molong…

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A Burned Bridge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 6

The complete destruction by bunting of a railway bridge between Coolabah and Girilambono on Saturday last delayed the trains to Byrock and Bourke…

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Railway Returns

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 6

For the month ending January 31st the returns for the coaching and goods departments at the Dubbo railway station have now been made available. In…

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Railway Freights

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 6

Mr. Oakes announced on Tuesday that the whole question of freights and lares was discussed by Cabinet, but on the question of freights, no decision was…

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Motor Fire Engine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 8

On Saturday evening, at the Arncliffe Fire Station Alderman Baker, on behalf of the New South Wales Fire Commissioners, handed over a…

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Killed by Train

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 2

About 6.30 a.m. on Sunday Ganger Coulson, found the dead body of a man named Richard Jaques on the railway line near Gomalla. It is surmised that…

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Accident at the New Bridge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 2

Recently, a daughter, Lily, of Mr. J. E. Clayton, at the railway construction works, met with a simple accident that eventually has caused her a great deal…

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Notes on the Motor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 13 February 1923 · page 1

The outstanding feature in motoring circles last week was the great drive put up by Mr. S. C. Ottoway, a prominent Sydney motorist, who…

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A Question of Speed! a Golf Ball, a Racehorse or a Motor-car

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 3

When a golfer drives from the tee he probably little realises the terriffic speed at which he has sent the "wee s[?]a' ba'" on its travels. He would…

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Australian Railway Union

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 February 1923 · page 5

There was a big attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall last night—the majority, of whom were Railway employees—who met for the purpose of…

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Motor Accident Near Collie

Western Age · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 2

On Saturday evening (says the Gilgandra gandra "Weekly") when about a mile from Collie on the Gilgandra road, two motor cars collided, as a result…

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Notes on the Motor

Western Age · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 4

The outstanding feature in motoring circles last week, was the great drive put up by Mr. S. C. Ottoway, a prominent Sydney motorist, who…

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Railway Hotel, Stuart Town

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 3

Sergeant Brown said the building was a one story building, and contained 12 bedrooms, nine of which were for the public. At times this…

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Dubbo Molong Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A, has received the following communication from tho Under Secretory, Public Works Department: With reference to your letter…

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