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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Public Opinion. Sydney's Bridge Exhibition. (To the Editor "Dispatch')

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 2

Sir,--Upon the completion of Sydney's great bridge, there will be the customary ceremony observed by the official world, whenever and wherever…

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Speedway Fatalities. Two Prominent Motorists Killed. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 2
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Two well-known motorists, Albert Vaughan and Leo Salmon, were killed on Maroubra Speedway yesterday afternoon. They are partners in the firm…

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Dodging Railway Fares

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

The terata drew into Queensland station with excited passengers leaning out of a carriage window and shouting for a doctor. Investigations showed…

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Motor Taxes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 January 1926 · page 6

Motor fares and taxes in New South Wales, are officially estimated to produce nearly £1,000,000 for 1926. The motorist is threatened' with an…

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Fords Bridge—Whya Maill Service

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 January 1926 · page 3

Mr. Arthur Blakely is in receipt of the following from the Postmaster General's Department:—With reference to my communication of 8th…

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Wellington Motorists to Receive Benefits of Bulk Delivery of Motor Spirit

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 5

A few months ago the motoring public all over the country was very much interested in the announcement by the Vacuum Oil…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Brake Adjustments

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 4

There are few things more dangerous or more nerve-racking than driving a car with inefficient brakes. Most serious individuals wish to…

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The Stuart Town-orange Road

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

Reference is made by the "Times" Stuart Town correspondent to a meeting held at the boundary of Macquarie and Canobolas shires,…

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Peculiar Motor Case

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 4

Peculiar circumstances surround a charge against a motorist for an alleged breach of the motor traffic regulations at Boulburn Court. James…

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A Week Full of Motoring Records Overland Six and Willysknight Triumphant 24 Hoars Non-stop-Bourke and Back Record—200 Hours Reliability

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 4

Saturday, 12 December, saw the completion of one of the most remarkable series of motoring testa conducted in Austwilis. With the idea…

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Dodging Railway Fares

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

The train drew into Queensland station with excited passengers leaning out of a carriage window and shouting for a doctor. Investigations…

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Motor Cycles Cheaper

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 9

Mr. Glen Twigg, of "Mernsie," Armatree, announces in this issue th[?] reduction in price of the New Imperial motor cycle, for which he…

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Railway Proposal W. Narrabri to Gwabegar Thence to Coonamble Railway Department's Report

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 5

Following upon his representations to the Minister for Public Works and Railways, in regard to the proposed railway extension from West…

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Motor Collision

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

On New Year's Day, a motor fatality was narrowly averted on the Molong Road, near Wellington. Mr. E. W. Priddle, shire engineer at…

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Motor Spirit Supplies

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 11

To-day will be a red-letter day in motoring circles in Wellington. It marks the extension of bulk distribution of motor spirit to this town…

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More Railway Bungling

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

The main western line of railway is now famous for its bungling. The far westerners know from bitter experience in travelling on the trains…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 6

Hammers and saws in the hands of carpenters are to be heard in the local railway refreshment room. The Commissioners are keeping to…

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The Recent Motor Fatality. Inquest Concerning the Death of Mr. Alex Chrystal

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 7

Yesterday morning the District Coroner held an inquiry concerning the death of Mr. Alex Chrystal, which took place as the result of a…

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Our Country Railways

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 8

The December issue of the "Staff" published by the Railway Commissioners goes to some length in what it calls "Silencing their critics." It…

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