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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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Motor Car Case

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 2

Murphy v. Townsond.—This was a case in which Mr. W. P. Kelly appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. A. D. Booth (Booth and Nelson) for the defendant…

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Of Interest to Motorists the Faults of the Amateur He Helps to Make His Car Wear Out

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 6

It has been stated that there is now. a fair percentage of incompetent drivers, hut it is only.just to state that even under existing conditions, a vast…

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Maryvale-gulgong Railway

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last Mr. Thorby, M.L.A., met about 50 district residents at Goolma in connection with the proposed line of…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Intermittent Firing. an Irritating Fault That Is Hard to Locate

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 6

Of the many petty mechanical annoyances which are prone to cause the motorist loss of patience and temper, few are more baffling and…

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Motor 'Bus for Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 2

Like all progressive towns, Wellington is to have a daily motor 'bus service, as Mr. B. Hewitt has brought his big motor 'bus along. This 'bus…

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No Motor Light

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

Claude Alfred Mott admitted having been in charge of a motor vehicle in Dubbo at night without a light, and was fined 10, with 8 costs…

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Railway Picnic to Be Held at Dubbo. on March 23

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 2

The annual railway picnic for some years has taken place at Dubbo, where it will be held again this year. The date has been fixed for Monday, March…

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Motor Trains Soon

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 2

The long talked-of motor trains will soon be in service in this district. They will be placed on the Werrls Creek-Dubbo line. The running will probably begin…

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Railway V. Diggers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 2

The following tenin will represent Railway against Diggers on No 2 wicket at Dubbo next Saturday:--A. Gordon, W. Foxhall, R. Moll, W. Piper, A…

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Railway Meeting at Col[?]e

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

A public meeting was held in the Collie Hall on February 7th, to discuss the coming visit of the Public Works Committee, which…

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The Motor 'Bus

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 6

A correspondent writes:—"Might I suggest that the proprietor of the motor 'bus, instead of returning to town from Hancock's corner, at…

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Motor Car and Motor Cycle in Collision

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 6

A serious collision took place on Tuesday evening, a little after five o'clock, at the intersection of Gisborne and Percy Streets, which…

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Motorists' Troubles

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 7

Mr. E. J. Courts, of Bagdad Station, Cargo, had an unpleasant experience when motoring into Orange with a party of three. His…

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Traffic Bridge Takes Alight

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 8

A fire in the side planking of the white bridge over the Macquarie River on Saturday afternoon brought the Dubbo Fire Brigade out in quick time…

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Railway Picnic. to Be Held at Dubbo. on March 23

Western Age · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 3

The annual railway picnic for some yearn has taken, place at Dubbo, where it will be held again this year. The date has been fixed for Monday, March…

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Motor Credits Ltd. Excerpts From the Press

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

There are no promoters, vendors, directors or free shores of any kind. Motor Credits Ltd. is a going…

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Railway Football Club. Preparing Foe the Season

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

A well-attended and enthusiastic meeting of railway employees was held at the Dubbo Railway Institute on Monday evening for the purpose of deciding…

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Motor Rail Car Services Western Line Arrangements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

There is a proposition to establish motor rail car services between Dubbo and Werris Cr[?]k, and between Binnaway and Gwabegar on Mondays,…

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Free Railway Fares. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

The Railway Department has furnished a return showing how the cost runs up for the free conveyance of persons over the railways. Members of the…

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Dubbo Railway Control Extends

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

When the District Superintendent's office was established in Dubbo it took over the control of the Dubbo and western branches, with cross-country lines…

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