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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

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Motor Fatality Two Holiday Makers Killed Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1936 · page 1

Alfred M. Mullens (45) of Rosebery, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hardacre (42) of Redfern, were killed, and two others were injured this afternoon, when a…

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Motor World Happenings News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Ban on Talking

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 5

When riding in a motor car as a passenger one must not engage the driver in conversation is a new rule just…

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Costly Ride On Railway Trolley

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 1

At a special sitting of the Dubbo Police Court late yesterday afternoon, Arthur Edward Wilkins (20), William John Lewis (25), and Henry Joseph…

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Motor Train Alight Sets Fire to Stationmaster's Office Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

When the rail motor burst into flames at Griffith's Railway Station last night, the signal box and…

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Late King's Successor Ceremonial Acts Preparations in Train

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

King George died almost at the same hour as his father. Preparations were begun at Sandringham for the official…

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Royal Automobile Club Weekly News Summary. Road Danger Controversy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 16

The declaration against motorists kindled the spark; the motorists fanned the flames when it was maintained that the cyclist and…

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Rail Motor Causes Stir at Griffith Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 5

A rail motor burst into flames at Griffith railway station last night. The petrol set the flames soaring to a great height. The signal box and station…

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Motor World Happenings News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. U.S. Farmers Are Car-minded

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 9

Sixty per cent of farmers in America run one or more cars per family. Yet only 12 per cent. of the…

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Fords Bridge Post Office

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 7

Mr. J.J. Clark has forwarded us the following information he has received from the pastmaster General's Department:-…

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Over Bridge Old Man Suicides

Western Age · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

A thin, old man—whose body was found to be curiously [?]—crashed 30 feet to his death from the Harbour Bridge approach at the footpath…

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Garage Hold Up on Parramatta Road

Western Age · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 1

Two men, with handkerchiefs covering their faces, entered the B.A.P. Service Garage at Parramatta road, on Monday morning. One of them…

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Attendants for Live Stock Railway Concessions Extended

Western Age · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

Some time ago representations were made to the Commissioner for Railways by several Pastures Protection Boards and the R.S.P.C.A. for a variation of…

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Railway Development

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

The year 1936 will witness farreaching developments in the railway service of the West. Diesel trains are to be installed for the…

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Motoring in 1936

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

"There is no reason why the motoring world should not look forward to the year 1936 with the greatest confidence?" said Mr. J…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 2

When walking along unlighted highways in Normandy, France, pedestrians must carry lamps, says a new Official ruling…

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Livestock on Train Extended Concessions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

Some time ago representations made to the Commissioner for ways by several Pastures Pro[?] Boards and the R.S.P.C.A. for a…

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Big Motor Race International Speedsters

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

Judging by the world-wide interest that the proposed motor car race across Africa. from Algiers to Johannesburg (8139) miles) aroused and the…

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Railway Shunting

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

Since a complaint was made some time ago, shunting operations at the Warne Street gates have not been responsible for so much…

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Railway Workers Picnic Fixed for March 31

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 2

Mr. P. Colahan presided over a meeting of the Railway Picnic Committee on Sunday, when it was decided to hold the annual picnic on Monday,…

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Wellington Aerodrome No Report Yet Assistance Unlikely

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 January 1936 · page 3

No further report has yet been received from the Defence Department in connection with Glenrock…

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