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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Orange-Dubbo Train Service

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

Mr. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, is in receipt of the following letter from the Railway Commissioners:—…

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The Great White Train Public Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 7

On Tuesday night last a public meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for the arrival of the Australian-made Preference League's…

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Orange to Dubbo. Daily Train Service Via Molong Wanted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 3

The Hon. W. F. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, has received the following letter from the Secretary for Railways in reference to the above matter:--…

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Great White Train. Preparing for Dubbo Visit. Exhibition Will Show What Australia Can Do

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

Preparations are being made for the visit early in February of the Great White Train, which is a travelling exhibition of Australian made goods…

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Motor Taxes

Western Age · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 3

Motor fares and taxes in New South Wales are officially estimated to produce nearly £1,000,000 for 1925. The motorist is threatened with an…

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Dodging Railway Fares

Western Age · Friday 8 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 showed…

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Of Interest to Motorists Baffling Electrical Troubles

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 6

When the self-starter refuses to live up to its name or the ear for no apparent reason "cuts out," when a moment before it has been running…

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Fast Motors

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 2

Speed artists bad better beware as the Police are on the look oat for drivers who exceed the speed limit. On Wednesday, an offender for…

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The Railways Again. Complaint From Bathurst

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 2

Railway excursionists to and from the western districts during the festive season are growling about the travelling facilities provided them…

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Terrible Train Outrage

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

Reuter reports that a passenger train when near Mexico City was attacked by bandits, who murdered most of the passengers and a military escort in…

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Mexican Train Outrage. Armed Bandits Rob Train. New York

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

Twenty two armed bandits held up a passenger train between New Mexico and Guadalajara, and killed the majority of the passengers, including the…

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Wrong Side of Road

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

George Harrigan, William Kendall, John Ryan, Loo Sick, William Farney, and John W. Temple were charged by inspector Blackwood on the…

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The Great White Train Splendid Reception Throughout Tour

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 6

The "Great White" Train, which arrived at armidale on Monday, January 4th, has, since it set out on its six months' tour on November 11th, met…

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Motor Spirit Supplies

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 1
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Thursday next will be a red-letter day in motoring circles in Dubbo. It will mark the extension of bulk distribution of motor spirit to this town…

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RAILWAY B. v. RAWSONVILLE

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

This match was commenced on No. 3 wicket on Saturday afternoon. Railway B. batted first, and were disposed of for 73. At the drawing of stumps…

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Church of England v. RAILWAY A.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

The return watch between the above clubs was commenced on the Sports Ground wi[?]ket on Saturday last in ideal weather, and as a result of the…

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Cottage at North Bourke Bridge

The Western Herald · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

Tenders, plainly endorsed, and addressed to the Supervising Engineer, Bourke, will be received up till noon on Friday, 15th January, 1926, for…

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More Motors

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. A. H. McDonald, Trangic, mutered to melbourne and back during he Xmas and new year holidays. He has disposed of an Essex utility truck…

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Motor Accident

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 2

What have been a much more 1 serious motor accident occurred at the railway crossing at dandaloo—street on december 22. it appears the railway…

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