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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

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Fords Bridge News. Depression Sports

The Western Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 2

On Saturday 10th January a large number of district friends and victoria foregathered at Myrolia Station, the property of Mr Geo, Currans for a…

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Toll of the Motor In United States

Western Age · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 1

The United States automobile death roll in 32 States for 1930 was equivalent to the wiping out of a small city, with a total of 32,500 persons killed…

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Big Game Hunting Parties in North Australia Railway Department's Enterprise

Western Age · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

The Commonwealth Railways Department announces that the tender of Bond's Motor Services Ltd., of Adelaide, has been…

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Road Money (Ii) How Shall It Be Spent? Main and Minor Roads

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 11

THE suggestion by the Shires Association of N.S.W., contained in a circular sent to the various councils throughout the country that "a…

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The Motor Effect of Heat on Tyres Correct Inflation Essential

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 11

Most motorists have noticed that after a long run the tyres on their vehicle become fairly hot, and especially when the thermometer…

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

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 11

IN a letter to the N.R.M.A Safety Department, Mr. H. B. Sevier, President of the Chamber of Manufactures, says that the timely exorcise…

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Big Game Hunting Parties in North Australia Railway Department's Enterprise

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 8

The Commonwealth Railways Department announces that the tender of Bond's Motor Services Ltd., of Adelaide, has been…

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Railway Social Club

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 6

Dubbo railway employees are a very enthusiastic body, and it is no surprise to learn that their latest move is to establish a social club to be known as…

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On the Road to Dubbo Tale of a Tramp Down and Out, but Dinkum

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

The Western Newspapers, Ltd., have struck, a friend on the trump, and his notes are well worth reading. In fact, they provide one of the bright spots in…

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Sale of Road Punt Postponed for Month

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 8

"That tenders be called for the purchase of the plant recently acquired by the Municipality of Dubbo. That the Works…

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Railway Matters

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. M. S. Duvoren, courteous and capable chief clerk in the District Superintendent's office, has gone on annual leave. Mr. Dick Schofield is…

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Of Interest to Motorists Special for "The Liberal" Standard Axle Types

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 11

Although probably not 50 per cent, of private motorists realise the fact, the buck axle of a modern tar calls for more pronounced designing abilities…

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Railway Carriages

The Western Herald · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 2

The following letter has been received from the Railway Commissioners by the Secretary of the Bourke Progress Association:—…

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Cycle Road Race. Exciting Finish

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 2

THE Wellington Cycle Club held a 10-mile road race on the bituman road on the northern side of the town yesterday afternoon. There…

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The New Main Road. Mr. Baker Invites Criticism Aldermen Satisfied with Work

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 3

AT the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last, Mr. Baker, the engineer of the Main Roads Board,…

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Allegations Against Mr. GOODE Alleged Railway Inquiry Nationalist Members Want Details

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

The allegations that Mr.. C. J. Goode, who is at present assisting the Premier (Mr. Lang) in his preparations for amending the Transport…

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

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

Returns relating to motor accidents in N.S.W. in 1930 show a decrease of 57 fatalities and 727 cases of injury, as compared with…

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Railwayman Injured

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 1

Thrown heav[?]y to the ground when he jumped off an engine in the Dubbo loco yards this morning, B. Pascoe, of Darling-street, received injuries which…

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Railway Picnic Committee Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

The Railway Picnic Committee, in good numbers, met at the Railway Institute Hall on Sunday morning, under the chairmanship of Mr. P. Flowers…

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Railway Carriages

The Western Herald · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

The following is a copy of a letter written by Hon. M. A. Davidson to Mr. Cleary (Railway Commissioner) in reference to a letter refusing to put…

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