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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

859 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 13 of 43

Cunnamulla-Bourke Railway

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

The "Warrego Watchman" of last issue continues the following:— Mr. Shannan, of Rebank, has just returned from a trip to Sydney and he…

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Another Excursion Train

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 6

In addition to the special cheap trains recently announced for the convenience of people who could arrange to travel before the actual…

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Special Road Grant

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 6

Mr. W. P.. Dunn M.L.A. has been informed by the Department of Local Government that approval has been given to n further grant…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Correct Temperature. Methods of Regulating

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 11

The internal combustion engine of n car is a heat engine, in which liquid fuel is vaporised, mixed with sir, and burned in an enclosed space…

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Motor Cycle Rider Fined

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 9

James Oliver Goodwin pleaded guilty to riding a motor cycle after sundown, without having a light attached thereto. Constable Baynham…

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Montague Stein v. Railway Commissioners

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 7

Claim under the Workmen's Compensation Act. Mr. Moore appeared for the Railway Commissioners, and Mr. W. P…

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Railway Matters

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 7

Mr. H. V. Thorby, M.L.A., has received [?] communication from the secretary for railways giving some useful information regarding the…

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Railway Smash. Driver and Fireman Killed. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 3

A Grafton report states a railway smash occurred at ten o'clock last night between Grafteon and Casino…

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District Motor Trains New Service Begun

Western Age · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 3

The rail motors began their first business run from Dubbo on Monday, and much interest was attached to the event. These motors are expected to effect…

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N.s.w. Government Railways. More Cheap Trains During Easter Holidays

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 8

In addition to the special cheap trains recently announced for the convenience of people who could arrange to travel before the actual Easter…

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Molong Railway Route

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 7

Communicating with Mr. Thorb, M.L.A., the Secretary for Railways, relative to the conveyance of freight by the Molong route states "that although…

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The Rail Motor Trains. First Trip's Great Success

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 7

The rail motor trains made their first passenger traffic trip last Monday from Dubbo to Werris Creek and Binnaway to Gwabegar, the District…

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Of Interest to Motorists the Petrol Mileage Fanatic. Amateurs Who Overdo At. Tempts at Petrol Economy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

The eff[?]rt to secure a high petrol mileage becomes almost a ma[?] with a certain class of enth[?]ts, who cut down the mixture to absurd limits and…

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Motor Traffic

The Western Herald · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 2

The increasing number of motor vehicles in this district makes it imperative that more attention should be given to the control of speed,…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Tyre Choice and Maintenance. Are Full Balloon Tyres a Success?

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 April 1925 · page 6

That the balloon tyre has come to stay there can be tittle doubt, but whether or not it is destined to remain in its present form is certainly…

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Warning Signs at Railway Crossings

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 2

The absence of warning signs at railway crossings on the Dubbo-Molong railway led the Wambangalang branch of the Farmers Settlers'…

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Dr. Long on land Question. Bourke-barringun Railway

The Western Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 2

We have the greatest problem in Australia, one that deals with the destinies and the very heart's blood of the finest people in the…

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Old Montefiores Road. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 7

Sir,—In view of the question that has cropped up re Wellington-Dubbo main road through Montefiores, I would like some of the old,…

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Peculiar Motor Mishap. Parkes Street Sensation

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 4

An unfortunate motor accident, and one which might easily have been attended with more serious results, occurred in Clarinda Street, Parkes,…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Diagnosis by Sound. Locating Mechanical Trouble with a Stetho. Scope

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 11

Just as the doctor by listening to the heart beats or respiration of his patient can ascertain whether or not there is some defect or trouble in…

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