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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

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Diggers v. Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

This match was commenced on the Federation wieket on Saturday, and at the drawing of stumps Diggers had established a substantial lead, and look…

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Railway Fatality at Bathurst

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. Bruce Wa[?]ace, a clerk attached to the steamshed inspector's office at the Bathurst railway station, was run down by a train, at noon on Tuesday…

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Motor Car Street Traffic

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

In dealing with a defendant, who was before the Orange police court on charges under the motor traffic regulations, the P.M. remarked that he…

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Bridge Hotel, Warren

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

J. F. Stibbard owner, George Blackwell licensee, and Messrs. Re[?]ch's Ltd. mortgagees. The chairman stated that in…

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Railway Hotel, Warren

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 4

Archibald McLachlan owner, Sydney Robs licensee. Mr. D, McGuinn appeared for both parties…

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Dubbo Molong Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 6

Mr. H. V. Thorby, interviewed the Railway Department in Sydney On Wednesday, and urged the speedy completion of the Dubbo-Molong railway. He was…

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The Railway Hotel, Warren

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 2

Sydney Ross licensee, A McLachian owner. Mr. D. McGuinn appeared for the parties…

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Obley Road. Meeting of Farmers and Settlers' Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon last at the residence of Messrs, Harper Bros., Cockleshell Corner, the annual meeting of the branch of the Farmers and…

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Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

In connection with the forthcoming railway picnic, to be held at the show ground, Dubbo, on the 12th March, a meeting of th committee was held on…

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Dubbo-molong Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

The Dubbo-Molong railway construction is now within three miles of Yeoval, and the line is being laid at the rate of three miles a week. Two…

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The Railway Picnic

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Railway Pienie committee was held at the Railway Institute on February 25th,and presided over by Mr. R. W. Spinney. The tender…

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Bridge Decking

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 2

Tenders addressed to the Supervising Engineer, Bourke, will be received up till noon on Saturday, 10th March for purchase of stack of old bridge…

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Railway Fatality at Bathurst

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

Mr. Bruce Wallace, a clerk attached to the steamshed inspector's office at the Bathurst Railway Station, was run down by a train at noon on Monday…

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Bridge Decking

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 2

Tenders addressed to the Supervising Engineer, Bourke, will be received up till noon on Saturday, 10th March for purchase of stack of old bridge…

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Easter Railway Excursion

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners have decided to give country people intending to visit the metropolis for the Easter Show and Racing Carnivals an…

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A Long Motor Trip in The West

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 March 1923 · page 2

Mr. H. R. Marshall has just completed a 917 mile trip in his Reo touring car, and the feat is one that will make old timers compare modern…

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The Cost of Road Making

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

The report by the Chief Local Government Engineer gives details of the expenditure of the amount of £390,000 allocated by the Government in July,…

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Railway Improvements

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

Mr. J. Clark, M.L.A., has been advised that in connection with the Dublin Progress Associations communication regarding the completion of the…

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Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 March 1923 · page 2

The Railway Picnic Committee met at the Dubbo Show Ground on Sunday morning. Mr. R. W. Spinney presided. A good deal of routine business was…

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Motor Train Service

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

Speaking at the luncheon at the Railway Pi[?] on Monday, Mr. J. Clar's M.L.A.., said he hoped that before long the commissioners would have mo[?]…

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