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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

844 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 43

Great White Train Here Australian Industry on Wheels. Revelation in Home Manufactures. Dubbo Crowds Impressed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

The Great White Train, with its message of national salvation, its appeal to the patriotism and pride of the…

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The Great White Train. Lesson of Self Support. Buy Australian Made! The City's Work Shown to the Country

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

In the early hours of yesterday morning the Great White Train, with its great "White Australia" lesson of "Buy Australian-made," drew into its…

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Fall From Motor Cycle

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

A middle-aged man named Barton was found unconscious near his motor cycle on the road between Trangie and Narromine on Sunday, and after being…

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Police Court. Friday, February 5, 1926. (Before Mr. Scoble, P.m.) Motor Accident

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

George N. Wheeler appeared, on remand, charged with furiously driving a motor car and causing grievious bodily harm to two young men, named…

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Motor Cycle Accident. Man Rendered Unconscious. Taken to Dubbo Hospital

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

A very serious motor accident occurred on Sunday about three miles from Mungeribar Siding, when a man named Edward Barton, about 45 years of age,…

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Expired Motor Licenses

The Western Herald · Wednesday 10 February 1926 · page 2

Motor car owners and drivers should bear in mind that if they fail to renew their motor or drivers licenses, the expired licenses should be handed in to…

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Observe the Rules of the Road

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 10

Driving skill comprises the sympathetic handling of the vehicle and the observation of the rules of the road. One of the first considerations for…

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Country Railways

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 2

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…

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Visit of Railway Officials Requests From Deputation

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

Mr. F. Williams, Western Area Commissioner from Grange, & Mr. J. Usher railway Superintendent from Dubbo, motored through from…

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Maryvale—Gulgong Railway. Mr. Dunn Explains

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 3

On Saturday last, at Naughton's Hotel, Gulgong, a largely attended deputation of the Gulgong Railway League waited on the Hon. W. F…

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Of Interest to Motor Car Owners a Brake Mechanism Gaiter

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 10

A device can be made for each point that will last the life of the car, keep out the grit and save all bother of cleaning. If you possess…

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White Train Radio. Mayor Broadcasted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

A travelling radio broadcasting station is a feature of the Australian-Made Preference League's Great White Train which arrived in Dublin yesterday…

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White Train Prizes. Window Dressing Competitions. Model Store Scoops the Pool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 5

In the Great While Train Window Dres ing Competition the firm of J. J. Ala[?] practically scooped the pool, the only other winner of a prize being…

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The Train and Its Message. Impresses the Value of Australian-made. Seven Thousand People See It -- Disciples of the Doctrine of Australia First

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

The Great Whits Train has gone from Dubbo after having been visited by big crowds of people on each of the three days it was here. It has font leaving behind as abiding impression of good…

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Around Australia by Motor Car. Noteworthy Feat by Woman Driver

Western Age · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

"Thanks to Plume Motor Spirit and Gargoyle Motor Oils, Oldsmobile Ca running splendidly. Having beautiful run. KInd regards…

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Bourke to Cloncurry Railway. Mr. Manning Moves

Western Age · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Manning, N.S.W., moved that it is essential for the proper development of Northern Australia that a railway be…

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Railway Yard Extension

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 6

The Railway Department has a scheme of yard development in Dubbo which will result in the rinsing of the Fitsroy-street crossing to vchicular traffic. The…

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Railway Area Commissioner. Visit to the West. Many Deputations

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 8

The Weatern Area Railway Commissioner (Mr. F. J. William.) has just completed a tour of the Far West, including Bourke and Brewarrina to…

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Fitzroy Street Extension Railway Official Explains

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 5

On Tuesday night at the Municipa1 Council meeting Mr. Harper and Mr. Sicnrd (Assistant District Superintendent) attended on behalf of the…

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North-South Railway. Debate in Federal Parliament

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 3

The construction of the railway from Oodnadatta to Alice Springs has lately been one of the chief discussions both in the House of Representatives…

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