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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Tragedy at Mascot Fall From the Air Pupil Pilot Killed in Trouble Over Aerodrome Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 1

H. B Appleyard, a pupil pilot, of the New South Wales Aero Club, was fatally injured at Mascot aerodrome when the machine…

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Jumped From Train Man's Foolish Act End In Death MITTAGONG

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 1

The body of William Mefarlane was discovered early yesterday morning lying between the railway tracks about 200 yards from Aylmerston station…

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Railways Interrupted Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 2

Railway communication with the North Coast is still interrupted, but a full restoration is expected during the day…

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Motor Lorry Fatality Stroud

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 2

When a motor lorry skidded and overturned, near Stroud on Saturday night, John Thomas Parsons (20) was killed and his companion,…

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River Beautification Railwaymen's Proposal Ambitious Scheme

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 1

In order to decide whether the railwaymen. would take any hand in the beautification of the river bank, a meeting was held in the Railway…

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Railway Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 2

The Railway Picnic Committee, has prepared a very comprehensive programme for its monster gathering on March 18, Townspeople are requested…

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New Railway Hall

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 2

The new hall at the Railway institute is beginning to assume shape. When completed it will be used in connection with railway social…

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Cat As Railway Sergeant

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 4

Tom, an ordinary brindled cut, is perhaps the only feline in use world in tho employ of the railway company, He is regularly entered on the books…

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TRAIN 29 Hours Late. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 1

The North Coast mail steamed into Central Station at 11.30 last night, 29 hours late, after being held up by floods at Lismore. During a thunderstorm at…

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Motor Car Accident. Two Men Injured

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 6

A little after 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon a most extraordinary motor car accident, resulting in injury to two men, occurred on the Wellington…

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Motoring and Cycling Notes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 6

Car production in America reached the highest peak in history in the first 10 months of last year. The figure was 4,068,727, according to reports…

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Out to Assist. Railway Men As Citizens

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

To take over a part of the river bank, and carry out a scheme of river bank beautification on their own; joining…

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Shire Roads. President Scott's Report

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Timebrebongie Shire, President Scott submitted the following report:—I desire to report, that in…

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Motor Notes. Hudson-essex Cars. Certified Petrol Consumption

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 1

Purchasers of Hudson-Essex cars will appreciate an innovation by Dalgety and Co. Limited, who now furnish all purchasers of these two…

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Railway Storm Damage

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 8

On Tuesday night of last week a very heavy dust storm extended along the railway line from Nevertire to Warren. At Nevertire, in the middle…

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INTEREST to Motorists. Cars That Influence Body Designs. Views of World-Famed Buick Expert

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 6

The recently announced Silver Anniversary Buick now on display throughout Australia emphasises with its new lines the advancement that…

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Bridge Over Gunningbar Creek

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

The Minister for Agricultur Mr. Thorby, has advised the Warren Council that a plan and specification has been prepared for the proposed new…

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Cat As Railway Sergeant

Western Age · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 4

Tom, an ordinary brindled cat, is perhaps the only feline in the world in the employ of the railway company. He is regularly entered on the books…

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The Motor Detaching the Upholstery

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 3

In attaching some special accessory, it is sometimes necessary to detach portion of the upholstery where it is tacked to the body frame…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 10

A portion of land adjoining the present Main Western Road at Bowenfohs has been reserved for a deviation and a subway under the…

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