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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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As Train Sped by Tragedy on Rail Car the Strawberry Sensation Perth

Western Age · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

"Leslie said, the next time I'll shoot you through the head.'" This statement was made in the evidence of Michael Shelvin at the inquest…

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Motor Notes Driving Comfort

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 7

It frequently happens that an unusuall long period at the wheel makes an owner-driver aware of shortcomings in driving comfort which…

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Reduced Railway Fares Bush Children for Seaside

Western Age · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

For the benefit of the children of the bush the Railway Department has granted a concession to enable children who reside 200 miles or more…

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Motor Industry Exchange of Executives Surprise Announcement

Western Age · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 1

Mr. W. C. Durant announces through the American Press new management of Durant Motors as follows:— It is with deep pride that I now…

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The Motor an Increase in Rebound

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 3

It is a fallacy to suppose that shock absorbers have not any mechanism which requires adjustment from time to time. It is not…

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

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 12

A surface is being added to a section of Forrest Street, Canberra, leading from the Kingston shopping centre to Manuka, which is an…

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Fracas in Railway Carriage Perth (W.A.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 8

William Leslie was committed f[?] trial at the Perth police court on [?] charge of having shot Frank B[?]tinger in a railway carriage [?]…

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Railwaymen to Help Beautification Scheme

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 6

It is very gratifying to learn that the Dubbo railwaymen are very keen to have a hand in the river beatification scheme, and there is a possibility…

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The Tramp's Home

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 1

People going out from town along Cobbora-street know the settlement of old age pensioners who are passing out their last few…

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Booking Railway Seats

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 6

The new system whereby passengers from west of Dubbo may book their seats on the Bourke mail will come into vogue on Monday, February 18…

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Local and General Motor Lorry Bogged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 6

A heavy motor lorry loaded With sand because bogged in Wingewarra-street near the Exchange Hotel yesterday morning, and it was not until it…

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Airmen Injured. a Head-on Motor Collision. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

Four members of the Air Force were injured this morning in a head-on collision near Laverton. A. C. Richardson received a lacerated face and knee…

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Latest Telegrams. Impaled by Railing. Motorist's Awful Death. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1

A shocking accident occurred last night on the Richmond Road near the Blacktown showground. A motor car which had left the load collided with…

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Railway Storm Damage

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

On Tuesday night a very heavy duststrom extended along the railway line from Nevertire to Warren. At Nevertire, in the middle of the afternoon, the…

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Dubbo District News. Narromine. Motor Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 5

Mr. W. Cale and a couple of pals had a rather unpleasant experience when returning from Dubbo on Tuesday last. It appears that all went…

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Of Interest to Motorists Carry a Petrol Gauge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 13

If delay and inconvenience are to be avoided, it is essential that the motorist should always have on hand some appliance for ascertaining with…

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Fatality at Mascot Aerodrome. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 2

A fatal accident occurred at Mascot aerodrome yesterday afternoon, when a machine piloted by H. B. Appleyard fell a distance of 300…

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Disputed Roads The Lawyer's Friend

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 4

AT a dinner in England where a number of legal men were present a toast was proposed, "The best friend the lawyer ever had—the…

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Jumped From Train Mittagong

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 2

The body of William McFaris[?] was found lying between the [?] way tracks near Mittagong. [?] believed he went to sleep on [?]…

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