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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

440 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 22

Railway Commissioners at Dubbo Receive Two Deputations. Alterations at Dubbo to Be Proceeded With. Will Cost Many Thousands

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 6

On Wednesday, at 4.30 p.m., the Commissioners of Railways and their staff arrived in Dubbo in the course of their tour of the western railway district…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit. Progress Association Deputation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 7

The Mayer (Alderman J. R. Macdonald) [?] the Railway Commissioners on thier arrival at the Dubbo railway station at 4.[?] p.m. on Wednesday…

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Railway Worker Punished

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

At the Molong police court Edward Moloney, a railway construction worker, was convicted on a charge of causing actual bodily harm to one John…

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Mr. Thorby, M.l.a., on Motor Trains

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

Addressing the annual meeting of the Mudgeee branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. Thorby, M.L.A., declared that it was useless to…

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Failing to Produce Motor License

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 2

At the Molong Police Court, Christopher Veech, through Mr. W. P. Kelly, pleaded guilty to failing to produce his motor license whoa called upon. It…

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Bridge for Federal Capital

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 2

The tender of Mr. J. A. Jackson, of Yass, has been accepted by the Federal Minister for Works and Railways for the construction of a bridge over the…

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Deputation to the Railway Commissioners'

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 4

A deputation consisting of Messrs G. H. Hubbard (President) and F. S. Lovett (sec.) of the Maryvale Branch of the F. and S. Association,…

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A Train a Minute

Western Age · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

During the progress of a deputation at Canowindra, Mr. Fraser, Chief Commissioner for Railways, gave some interesting facts regarding the handing…

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Notes on the Motor

Western Age · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Mr. J. L. Burton (well-known in the west as a Studebaker demonstrator), accompanied by W. Bradley, left Freemantle (W.A.) at 4 a.m. last…

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Railway Improvements

Western Age · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Improvements that have been make in regard to the working and organisation of the various railway depots on the western and south-western lines…

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Railway Commissioners

Western Age · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Cabinet on Tuesday considered the position of railway admmistration, and it is suggested that they may decide to make a change in the control…

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A Motor Holiday. Famous Bulli Pass. Dubboites Meet

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tighe, of Dubbo, in company with Mr. and Mrs. George Lees, formerly of Dubbo, but now of Dulwich Hill, Sydney, have just…

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Motor Traffic in the West

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 April 1923 · page 2

Motor traffic from the metropolis to the west is on the increase, end the fact has set Mr. Hail way Commissioner Frazer thinking. Storekeepers…

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Bicycle Road Race

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 2

Last Wednesday afternoon a bicycle road race was held under the auspices of the Dubbo Cycling Club. Forty-three entries were received for the race,…

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Railways and the Primary Producer (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 6

Sir.—Col. Bruxner in a recent speech said the primary, producers were directly taxed to keep the railway system working for the benefit of the whole…

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A Forbes Motor Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 4

Mrs. D: Dickson, wife of the proprietor of the Royal Hotel, Forbes, is nursing an injured arm and shoulder, as the result of a serious motor accident at…

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