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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

1,253 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 1 of 63

Train Derailed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 8

Two engines and a carriage [?] derailed at Seymour (Victoria) [?] night, when the Sydney express [?] with a pilot engine which[?]…

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Car and Train Collide[?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 8

Three persons were killed [?] four injured, when a train and a [?] collided at Wivenhoe railway [?]tion, in Tasmania. The car[?]…

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Another Cheap Train to Sydney

Western Age · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 2

Having successfully negotiated the holiday traffic, for which extensive schedules of cheap trains were provided by the Railway Department, the…

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Another Cheap Excursion Train to Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 10

Having successfully negotiated the heavy holiday traffic, for which extensive schedules of cheap trains were provided by the Railway…

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Record Motor Trip

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

A remarkable motor trip was registered last week-end by Mr. Donnelly, who left Sydney at 4.30, a.m. on Sunday and reached Bourke…

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The Motor Car Colors for 1930

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

The importance of color combinations of automobiles for 1930 is receiving much attention by car manufacturers, who are striving to…

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

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

THE condition of the Great Western Highway between Sydney and Bathurst is now very considerably improved. Further…

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Touring Motorists

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 3

FIRED at by Bedouins in the French Syrian desert and a narrow escape from being thrown into prison in Turkel, are some of the…

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[?]Om Motor Lorry

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 9

[?]uesday, as the Ambu[?] its way to Geurie, to [?]dical case from Geurie to [?]Hospital, when about…

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Railway Welcomes New Year

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 6

As is customary, the Railway department at Dubbo was not behind in welcoming the New Year. At the cluck struck twelve un December 31, dozens…

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Taking Talkies to the Country. Complete Touring Units for Hoyt's Theatres Ltd. Expensive Road Shows

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

Country residents throughout New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria are enjoying the same advantages as their city brethren due to an…

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Motor Accident. On Prince's Highway Moruya

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

When a Single seater car skidded, and somersaulted on the Prince's Highway, near Moruya the occupants; Mr. E. S. Duckett and a men named Lilley, were…

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Of Interest to Motorist Special for "The Liberal' Oil Leaks

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 13

Nearly every car in constant use will develop slight oil; gas water and grease leaks, which may pass unnoticed for months. It is practically…

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Motor Thieves Record Year Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

During the past year, 2626 motor vehicles were reported stolen in various parts of N.S.W. chiefly the metropolis…

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Poker in Moving Train

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

The directors of a Hampslead social club were recently fined £720 because "unlawful ginning" was carried out on their premises. Some young men had…

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Fire on Old Dubbo Road

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

A fire, the origin of which is a mystery, completely destroyed the residence of Mr. K. Bullock, on the Old Dubbo road last week. Working in…

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Dubbo Railwaymen Receive £5,500 in Wages Fortnightly Town Benefits by Circulation Yet Business People Patronise Road Transport Railway Defence Association Will Move Support Your Own Town

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 3

Despite the fact that nearly one-sixth of the population of Dubbo comprised of railwaymen and their families, who do all their shopping in the town, it is surprising to learn that several local business houses are having their goods carted from Sydney…

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

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 5

THE bridge in course of erection over the Wagonga river on Prince's highway at Narooma, to replace the power punt, will be completed…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

Jack Hardy, 19 years of age, was killed instantly at Wollongong, when his motor cycle crashed into a car. His neck was broken, and his skull…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Crashes Into Car WOLLONGONG

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 1

Jack Brady (19) was killed instantly at Wollongong when his motor cycle crashed into a car. His neck was broken and his skull fractured…

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