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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,077 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 54

Hospital Road Request to Council Repairs Urgently Needed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 1

Director Clyne occupied the chair It a meeting of Dubbo District Hospital Board, held at the Town Hall j last night. Others present Included…

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Sheep Trucks Question of Partitioning Not Favored by Railways

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 3

The Railways Department has rejected a proposal made by the Burrangong District Council of. the F. and I S. Association, reports the Young…

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Road Users And Abusers

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 5

While the increased popularity of motoring tends to improve conditions generally, it has one disadvantage, says the R.A.C.A…

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Melbourne Railways a Bad Outlook Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 2

It is imported in industrial circles that the dislocation and possible suspension of all the railway services will be precipitated on March…

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Motor Collison Case Claim for Damages

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court held yesterday, before Mr. B. G. Cookson, P.M., Maxwell John Moore, of Dubbo, radio announcer, sued Alec Thomas…

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Aerodrome Needed. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

Sir,—In reference to the account of the Broken Hill-Sydney air service being suspended, published in Thursday's (10/2/38) issue of the…

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Lucky Escape Mishap at Aerodrome Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

Brian Carpenter (25), escaped serious injury this morning when his Moth 'plane turned turtle as it was about to take off from the Kingsford…

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Road to Hospital

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

It is to be hoped that the Government, when approached by our member, Mr. Geo. Wilson, M.L.A., will see fit to give a grant for the…

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Spicer's Creek Road (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

Sir,—The following letter has been received by me (Sergt. W. Smith, Bodangora) from Mr. N. C. Stockwell, Spicer's Creek:—…

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Spicer's Creek Road (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

Sir,—The so-called road between Spicer's Creek and Wellington is in an untrafficable condition. This road is an utter disgrace to any efficient…

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Train Hostess Walks a Lot Melbourne Girl's Job

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

In Melbourne there is a girl who walks 60 miles every week while she is travelling 1160. As the Spirit of Progress hurtles…

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Gwabegar Roads an Obliging Contractor Willing to Wait for Payments

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

In his report on road conditions at Gwabegar, and neighbouring peaces the Namoi Shire Engineer stated at the recent meeting of the…

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Cricket Topics District Competition Railway Defeated by Balladoran

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

The surprise of the day in the District Cricket Competition fixtures on Sunday was the defeat of Railway by Balladoran. In…

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Railway Commissioners Visit to Wellington

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

The Chief Commissioner of Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) and his co-commissioners, and various heads of the…

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Delay at Binnaway Silos “Department Not to Blame 99” “Reasons Beyond Its Control” Commissioner for Railway’s Explanation

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

Recently the “Watchman” brought under the notice of the Commissioner for Railways the grievances of the Binnaway Farmers and Settlers’ Association in connection with the alleged delay in loading wheat at that dantre last season…

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Railway Tennis Club Annual Meeting

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Coonabarabran Railway Tennis Club Mr. J. Graham was again re-elected secretary and Mr. T. Marks…

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Child Killed in Motor Car Accident

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

Returning from Lithgow to Gulgong on Saturday last, a motor car, driven by Mr. J. E. McGuckin, dentist, of Gulgong, somersaulted along…

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England's Roads Criticised

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

Lord Wolmer criticised England's existing roads and advocated the building of new ones at the opening of a recent road exhibition. It…

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Fords Bridge Water Supply

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 5

Mr. M. A. Davidson has received the following letter from Mr. E. S. Spooner:— "With reference to your personal…

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Road Signs Damaged

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

The damaging of road signs and warning notices by irresponsible persons is frequently brought under the notice of the N.R.M.A. The…

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