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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

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Motor Cycle Race Australia's Greatest

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 4

The motor cycle reliability trial that commenced in Sydney on January 26 was the Greatest, motor cycle trial ever held in Australia. It proved an…

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Of Interest to Motorists By an Expert Regular Fusing and the Spark Plugs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 7

Lack of uniformity in the spark plugs of an engine can sometimes quite upset the sweet running of an otherwise admirably-tuned job. Although none…

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Dubbo Aerodrome T. E. Perry's Munificence

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 1

Another act by Mr. T. E. Perry stamps his name for all time on the history of Dubbo and district. He has…

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Brummagem Creek Bridge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 2

The "Narromine News" reports the Timbrebongie Shire Council as having made representation to the Department pf Main Roads for early action…

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Will Appeal Dubbo Motorist Fined

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 2

Because it was alleged that he drove his car along Macquarie Street, early on the morning of February 3, in a reckless manner, L. M. Smith appeared…

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Meehan's Move Rejected by Railwaymen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 1

At Sunday's picnic meeting. Mr. C. Meehan, who has done a power of good for the Far West Railway Sick and Accident Club, submitted a motion…

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Railway Picnic Organising Nearly Ended

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 4

The last meeting of the picnic organisers in the Institute Hall, was held on Sunday morning. The final powwow will be held next Sunday at the…

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ARTHURVILLE Making Good Roads

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 5

FROM time to time sections of the Geurie-Arthurville Road have been formed and metalled by the Main Roads Board. These contracts are…

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Sudden Death Train Delayed Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 1

William Saloway, aged 50 years, collapsed and died suddenly in the signal box of which he was in charge at Warwick Farm…

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Railway Transfer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 4

Mr. Ward, a member of the local railway staff, has received notice of his transfer to Kankool. He will be succeeded by Mr. H. Halnes, of the…

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Railway Picnic

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 5

The annual Western Railway Picnic will be held at Dubbo on Monday next, 4th. March, and Gilgandra and district, no doubt, will be well…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Sewing Through Plywood

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 8

The latest machine used in motor body-building is one which sews through plywood, stitching to it leather and leather-cloth at high…

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Trams in Collision. Schoolmaster Killed Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 1

When two trams collided near the Sydney University this morning, James Baxendale 48 master of English at Fort Street High School,…

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MR. A. J. L. STOCKWELL Has Narrow Escape In Motor Accident

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 6

Word has come to hand that Mr. A. J. L. Stockwell, the well known solicitor, of Wellington, who was on his way to Sydney last Sunday,…

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Federal Aid Road Agreement

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 2

In view of the fact that the Federal Ald Agreement will expire next year, the N.R.M.A. is co-operating with motoring organisations…

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"Narromine Wasp." New Aeroplane's Name. Service Starts From Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

In recognition of the important port Narromine has played in the inauguration of the Narromine-Sydney air service the first 'plane…

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Hit Tramway Standard Motor Truck Fatality

Western Age · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

When a motor truck struck a tramway standard at East Brunswick, the electric wires charged the pole, footpath and vehicle with electricity…

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Services to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 2

The general improvement in motoring and the holiday season has been responsible for a remarkable increase in the service…

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MOTORING The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Silence Was Broken

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 2

Silent Zone regulations went by the board in the West end of London on New Year's night. On the stroke of the hour Piccadilly was…

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Tram Collision. Person Killed and Six Injured. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 5

When two trains collided near Sydney University this morning, James Baxendale, 48, a master, of English at Fort Street High School…

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