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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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Road Race

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 April 1925 · page 2

Interest in the road racing still holds with local cyclists, and there was another good field in the fivemile event which was held during…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Miraculous Escapes in Motroing. the Presence of Mind of the Skilled Driver

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 April 1925 · page 6

There is an old belief that sailors and those who have drunk well, but not too wisely, are taken care of by a special guardian angel. In…

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Coonabarabran Objects Dissatisfied with Motor Train Service. Assistant Area Commissioner Explains

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 April 1925 · page 2

Mr. Dowling, Assistant Area Commissioner for Railways, accompanied by Mr. J. Usher, District Superintendent, paid a visit to Coonabarabran and…

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Obley Road Tragedy. Coroner's Finding

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1925 · page 2

An inquiry was held by the Coroner, Mr. M. Soanc, P.M., last Saturday morning into the death of Edward Ernest Schloeffel…

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Rail Motors in Favor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 April 1925 · page 2

The rail motors, recently installed on local lines, have quickly established themselves in favor, and are now being freely patronised. This is because of…

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Railway Improvements

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1925 · page 2

Several improvements and alterations are being effected at the trangie rail way yard the dump is being shortened and is being reinforced by a strong…

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Motor Read Lights

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1925 · page 2

The dazzling beadlights of motor cars which have for some time past been the accidents and much complaining are now o be prohibited…

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Motor Car Accident

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1925 · page 2

On Monday Morning whilst, Mr. T. Schofield was conveying a number of Byrock friends to the train in his Dodge car an accident happened when…

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Alteration Likely for Coonamble Mail Train

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 April 1925 · page 6

With the introduction of the new railway time-table, expected to come into force towards the end of May, it is safe to forecast, on good…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Educating the Novice

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 April 1925 · page 9

Nowadays when so many people are buying their first motor-car, the question arisen as to whether the new owner has been sufficiently…

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A Diggers' Bridge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 4

The new railway bridge over Eddy Avenue, near the General Railway Station, Sydney, will be dedicated to the members of the A.L.F.who passed along…

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Dubbo Supreme Court. Claim for Trespass. the Right of a Road Involved

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 7

His Honor Judge Ferguson occupied the Bench at the Dubbo Supreme Court, which opened on Wednesday. Only one case came before his Honor…

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Alive, But Lucky. Train Crashes Into Council's Van. Driver Brown Thrown to Roadway, But Unhurt

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 6

Thomas Lloyd Brown, in charge of the Dubbo Council's motor metal waggon, is a lucky man to be alive. As he…

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Coonabarabran Objects Dissatisfied with Motor Tra[?] Service. Assistant Area Commissioner Explains

Western Age · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 2

Mr. Dowling, Assistant Area Commissioner for Railways, accompanied by Mr. J. Usher, District Superintendent, paid a visit to Coonabarabran and…

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Motor Notes. Beware of Back Kicks

Western Age · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 2

The driver should protest the starting motor as he would his own arm, if he were doing the cranking. While attempting to start with an advanced…

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Death of Retired Railway Man

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 8

Thomas Roberts, a retired railway servant, whose home is in Erskine-street, North Dubbo, died at the residence of his son at Minore on Friday night last,…

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Wheat and the Railways Mr. Fraser's Reply

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 5

Mr. Fraser, the Chief Railway Commissioner, replies to criticism in regard to the work of the Railway Department in handling the big wheat crop…

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Of Interest to Motorists Cars and Trucks at Sydney Show. Interesting American and Continental Developments

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 6

In its thousands New South Wales has flocked to see the Easter Show, and not least amongst the many objects of interest displayed for the diversion and…

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Motor Lorry Accident. Council's Vehicle Damaged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1925 · page 4

At the Muller-street crossing of the railway line a little after 1 p.m. yesterday a goods train from Coonamble way struck the rear part of the…

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Maryvale-Gulgong Railway Practically Assured

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last quite a large attendance of members of the Maryvale-Gulgong Railway League were at the Council Chambers…

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