Railway Institute. Annual Gathering Fine Attendance
Mr. J. Webb, Steamshed Inspector of Dubbo, presided at the annual gathering of the Dubbo branch of the Railway and Tramway Institute, held in…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1927
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OF Interest to Motorists on Oil Moderation
Although every motorist fully reengnises the necessity for keeping oil in the engine, there are comparatively few who realise the evils which follow on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Smoke Social Work of the R. & T. Institute Pleasant Evening
The annual smoke social of railway employees, held under the auspices of the Dubbo branch of the R. and T. Institute at the Protestant Hall on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Carriers Association
We understand that the Master Carriers Association of Bourke is progressing exceptionally well, that almost all the carriers are now in, and there…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railways Fatality near Grilambone. William Beard Killed
On Saturday last word reached Bourke that a railway ganger, [?] William Beard had met his dear near Girilambone. From particulars…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maryvale-Sandy Hollow Railway
The proposed line of railway from Maryvale to Sandy Hollow will be 146½ miles in length, and the estimated cost is £1,353,789. This matter…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wellington Motor Cycle Club
All interested in motor cycles are cordially invited to attend a morning's sport next Sunday at the old trotting track (Common) to start…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Motor Plunger and Selector Shaft Trouble
When the car has a considerable number of miles behind it, it may be found that some difficulty is experienced in changing the gears, and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Road Races Popular Big Field on Wednesday. Exciting Finish
Road racing in Dubbo is becoming increasingly popular with the cyclists of the town, each event creating more interest and drawing larger fields of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Works Destroyed
A disastrous fire, which totally destroyed the motor body works of Holden's Ltd., the Morris Service Station and Oswald's Garage, broke out in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cost of Broken Hill Railway
The Minister for Works and Railways stated that the actual cost to date of the construction of the Broken Hill railway including the bridge over…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Institute Officers
Officers elected at the annual meeting of the Dubbo division of the Railway and Tramway Institute on Wednesday night were: President, Mr. J. Webb;…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Of Interest to Motorists Wasted Revolutions
Although it is not literally correct perhaps not even approximately right, to say so, it is not at all a bad plan to consider that each part of an engine will…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Trouble at Canberra. Motorists' Attitude. Commission Talks Plainly. (From Our Own Correspondent)
The recently introduced motor traffic ordinancehas caussed trouble, and a section of the local motorists have refused to register under the new regulations…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Matters. Dubbo's Large Staff
From the District Superintendent's Office we learn the following most interesting figures concerning the railway staff:—What may be termed the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Early Morning Motor Smash
At about 1.15 this morning Messrs. Daniel Dowd, William Robert Dowd and James Bell, all of Terrabella, were travelling home in a single…
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A very thrilling and enjoyable morning's sport was held on Sunday last when eleven riders entered for the various classes. The hill…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Commissioner's Thanks
Messrs. Hurley and Booth, contractors Dubbo, have received the following letter from Mr. F. J. Williams, Western Area Commissioner, Oranges--"I…
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Mr. [?] Taylor of the Ford Supply Garage, reports the he has disposed of sale luxe ford [?] to Mr. Char[?] May [?] mail contractor and a For[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shocking Railway Fatality
A shocking railway fatality occurred on the railway line near Gri[?] on Saturday morning, March 5, when a railway ganger named Beard was killed…
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