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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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Over the Bridge Another Leap to Eternity Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 1

There was still another Bridge tragedy this morning, when an unknown man, aged about 35, crashed 175 feet into the water from the railings on…

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Of Interest to Motorists By as Expert Special for "The Liberal" Heating of Fuel and Bad Running

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 7

Although, in order to obtain full efficiency from the mixture, it is desirable that it should be warmed to a certain extent, much trouble can be caused if…

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CYCLING R. McAlister Wins 5 Miles Road Race

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1933 · page 2

A fives-miles race was run on the Cobbora road on Sunday last, which attracted seven, starters. The winner, turned up in R. McAlister, off 1…

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Most Successful to Date Railway Picnic Final Figures Presented

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 2

Mr. P. Coloban presided over the final meeting of the 1933 Picnic Committee on Sunday morning, about 30 colleagues being present…

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SABOTAGE Attempt to Wreck Train. Four Men Arrested. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 1

An alleged attempt was made to wreck a goods train 14 miles from Graf ton last night. Only the ability, and quickness of the driver averted…

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The Motor World News And Notes From The N. R.M.A.

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 3

Car-owners have already promised considerable support to the N.R. M.A. in its efforts to make successful the decorated earn section of the…

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Stolen Goods From Railways Valued at £10,000 Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 1

During the past 15 months detectives have arrested more than one hundred men in connection with pilfering from goods trains…

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Marvellous Motors Evolution of Petrol Engine

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 10

ONE of the most interesting romances linked up with the development of the internal combustion engine, has been its association with the…

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Railway Loss

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1933 · page 2

For the year ended June 30 the State railways lost £4,564,605 after allowing for the Government contribution of £800,000…

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Another Suicide From the Harbour Bridge Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1933 · page 1

The Harbour Bridge was the scene of another tragedy early this morning, when a man jumped from the footway on the southern side and fell to the…

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Of Interest to Motorists By an Expert Special for "The Liberal" Iron in Battery Solution

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1933 · page 7

There is some conflict of opinion as to how it is detrimental to the battery to refill the cells with water which has not been distilled. Sometimes an…

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Railway Notes Wheat Going North

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1933 · page 6

A fair amount of wheat loading has been going on to the order of a Queensland buyer, who has been operating in the district. The grain has been…

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Railway Awards Full Court Cannot Cancel Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1933 · page 6

In a joint judgment to-day, the Full Court refused to cancel awards affecting N.S.W. tramway employees…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 4

It appears as though Gala day Saturday, April 22—will be one of the most spectacular days in the history of Sydney. Plans are rapidly…

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Warning to Motorists Care When Overtaking

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1933 · page 1

It is often observed that when tho driver of a car elects to proceed at a comparatively slow pace along a highway which lias been built to carry…

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The Railway Test Cricket as Played ELEC. v. STATION

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1933 · page 6

No. 3 Association wicket, on Sunday afternoon, was the arena in which a fierce battle was waged between Elec and Station Staff cricket teams, to…

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Great Gallery Await Reports Motor Men to the Fore

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1933 · page 6

The most representative gallery on record followed Tuesday night's Council meeting. There was a strong representation of motor men among the…

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Fatally Injured Fell from Tram. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 March 1933 · page 1

An unknown woman, of about 50 years of age, fell from a moving tram in Oxford Street, Paddington, last night, and was fatally injured…

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Store Stock Freights. Railway Concessions Abused

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 6

For many years stock transported from one part of the country to another for restocking purpose have been carried by railway at much…

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Motoring Economy. Why Cheap Fuel Costs More

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 7

There is an old Irish proverb which says "If you buy cheaply you will buy again." Nowhere does this adage more aptly apply than to motor…

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