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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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No Foreigners on "'Great White" Train

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 7

For some considerable [?]time a rumor has been circulated, appartucly with the deliberate intention of injuring the "Great White" Train, stating that…

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Cobar Police Court. Monday, 22nd FEBRUARY, 1926. (Before Mr. J. W. Forest, P.m.). Failing to Deliver Motor Cycle License

Western Age · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

M. W. Power was proceeded against for failing to deliver a motor cycle license three days after dale of expiration. A plea of guilt was entered,…

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Motorist Killed. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

George Steele (33) was driving a motor car along Railway Street at Wickham last night when he crashed into a telegraph pole. The front of the…

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Motor Car and Sulky Collide

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 1

Mr. W. Bassett wan returning to his home, in Wellington, in his car, at 8.10 p.m., when he collided with a sulky driven by a rabbiter. The horse was…

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Motors and Rabbits. Should Inspectors Have Cars

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

The question of providing better menus for the rabbit inspectors to [?] their work [?]…

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Country Railways

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 1

That no further work on new construction in regard to country railways is to be gone on with for at least two years is the latest decision of the Lang…

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Rail and Tram Revenue. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 6

The quarterly report of the Railway Commissioners for the period ending December last, showed the revenue from railways amounted to £1,5 being an increase of £110,011,…

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44 Hours for All Railway Men. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 6

The 14-hour week has been applied to all railway men in New South Wales. Most of them are under Federal awards…

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Of Interest to Motorists Life of the Storage Battery

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 6

Motorists of carlier days will recall that there was a time when accumulators were sold with guarantees extending over as long a period as five years,…

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The Coonamble Mail Train

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 5

The following letter, written by a Coonamble resident, appeared in Friday's "Daily Telegraph":— "Sir.—To-day the train was three…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners Stopping the Car. Do Not Lock Wheels

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 6

We usually smile when we see some driver swing up to the curb with a flourish and stop with brakes locked, tyres sliding on the ground. The…

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The Railway Refreshment Rooms

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

The Wellington railway refreshment room was re-opened this morning and weary travellers welcomed the cry, "Ten minutes refreshments…

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Fatal Motor Accident at Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 2

All accident which resulted in the death of John Ferguson Dunfield, of No. 1 Mennen Flats, Lamrock Avenue, Boundi, occurred at Narromino on…

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Fatal Motor Accident at Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 3

An accident which [?] the death of John Ferguson [?] No. 1 [?] Flats, [?] Bondi, [?] at Narromine on…

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Interstate Motor Drivers

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

Mr. Doe: In view of the fact that for many years past it has been the custom for people holding motor driver's licences in their respective…

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North South Railway

The Western Herald · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

Mr. Manning (N.S.W.) resumed his motion re the construction of the North South Railway from Bourke through Queensland to the Northern…

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Encircling Australia. Another Motorist Gets Home

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 4

It takes very little imagination to realise the difficulties and dangers that stand in the way of such an accomplishments as a trip around…

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Of Interest to Motor Cab Owners The Serviceable Clamp

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 11

A light handy spare with a variety of usefulness is any ordinary wood clamp such as that used by joiners and boat builders. This…

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Encircling Australia. Another Motorist Gets Home

Western Age · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 1

It takes very little imagination to realise the difficulties and dangers that stand in the way of such an accomplishment as a trip around Australia by…

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Country Railways

Western Age · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 4

That no further work on new construction in regard to country railways is to be gone on with for at least two yours is the latest decision of the Lang…

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