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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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Talbragar-coboco-collie Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 6

A well attended meeting of the above League was held at Coboco Hall on Thursday afternoon to finalise arrangements to meet the Public Works…

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The House Shortage What It Means to Railwaymen What It Means to Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 4

Conversation with members of the District Superintendent's staff goes to allow that all the married men who have come to Dubbo consider that the rents…

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Diminishing Accidents. Of Interest to Motorists Co-operation of Every Driver Essential

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 6

Unfortunately there has for a good time past been a tendency on the part of certain sections of the press grossly to magnify the disasters and mishaps…

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Railway Picnic

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 March 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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Train Service

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 2

As previously mentioned in the "Times" the Bourke mail train will still continue to come through Wellington when the new line via Yeoval…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Overheated and Under-heated Cars

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 6

Overheating is a common trouble which besets many motorists. Sometimes it arises from an inherent defect in the design of the car, or its…

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A Motor trip

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1925 · page 4

Mr. Chas. A. Paine, of Tallimba, gives some of his experience on a recent motor trip:— As I am just back from a trip…

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The Road to Cobboco. Paved with the Hope of Railway Builders. Public Works Committee Sees Great Stretches of Magnificent Country

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

The ribbon of road which unwards its way from Dubbo to Cobboco and beyond was paved with the high hopes of settlers on Saturday, who took members…

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Railway Commissioner's Tour. Deputations From Far Western Bodies

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

Mr. F. J. Williams, the Western Area Commissioner for Railways, visited Trangie, Nuvertire, and Warron on Monday of last week. At each place he…

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Talbragar-Collie Railway. Public Works Committee Sit at Dubbo. Settlers' Claim for Line Supported by Convincing Testimony

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

Weighty evidence was given the Public Works Committee yesterday by landholders who know the country in the vicinity of the proposed line of railway from Talbragar through Cobboco to Collie. The land was shown to have a…

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Visit of Railway Area Commissioner to Bourke

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 2

On the 4th March the Railway Commissioner for the western area, Mr. F. J. Williams, accompanied by the District Superintendent, Mr. J…

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Special Train for Garryowen Races

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 6

The local committee of the Garryowen races, which take place on the local racecourse on Tuesday and Wednesday next, have made…

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Talbragar-Collie Railway Evidence at Dubbo

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 3

Weighty evidence was-given the Public Works Committee yesterday by landholders who know the country in the vicinity of the proposed line of railway from Talbragar through Cobboo to O[?]llie. The land was shown to have a…

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Railway Commissioner's Tour. Deputations From Far Western Bodies

Western Age · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 3

Mr. F. J. Williams, the Western Area Commissioner for Railways, visited Trangio, Nevertire, and Warren on Monday of last week. At each place he…

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Re-organising Railway Ambulance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 3

In view of the great good which railway ambulance corps are in the service and to the public, an effort is being made to re-organise the Dubbo group. A…

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The Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

The annual railway picnic is to take place in Dubbo on March 23. All the shops will be closed for the half day, and the council is also observing the…

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District Railway Development

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

The greatest factor in the agricultural development of this country was the spirit of the sturdy pioneers who conquered the wilderness and on its ruins laid the foundations of our future greatness. A succeeding factor in rural development is the railway system, but the…

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Drunken and Callous Drivers. Motorists Desire to See Them Punished Severely

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

There is one person who can look for but little sympathy from his own kith and kin, and that is the drunken or callous driver, and motorists are…

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Of Interest to Motorists What and When Is Saturation Point

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

The term Saturation Point is one that the motorist frequently heats used In trade circles, and the writer even knows of one raw amateur who…

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Western Train Services. New Route Via Molong Dubbo

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 3

When the new winter timetable is brought into operation, in a couple of months time, the necessity will arise of providing a regular…

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