Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

972 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 10 of 49

No Train Arrangements

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Although members of the Wellington militia unit are scheduled to leave towards the end of this week, or early the following week, to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cycle Road Race

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

The Wellington Cycle and Athletic Club held another road race on the main Wellington-Dubbo Road yesterday morning over a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Rode Bicycle Into Train School Boy's Death

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Struck by a train, and half-dragged onto the railway line, Bri[?] Mays (10) of Lithgow, received fatal injuries in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

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

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 4

Electric horns have been banned in Bombay. This drastic measure designed to eliminate the raucous tones…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Road Safety Proud of It

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 7

The driver of a trucking unit in almost any commercial fleet is always proud of his safe driving record. And proud of the fleet record…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Rail Duplication and New Roads Urgent State Works

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 9

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, has told the Commonwealth Government that certain works, which have been classified by the Defence…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Main Road Wanted Mendooran To Dubbo

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council the Talbragar Shire sought co-operation to its application to the Department to have…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Show Association No Man's Land Bridge and Drain At Show Ground Action Taken

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 5

According to a statement at a meeting of the committee of the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association on Tuesday night, the bridge over the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Gentlemen of The Road" Meet Again Dubbo Re-union Old Names Recalled

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

Pleased by the opportunity to again visit Dubbo, Mr. Harry Lane, of Mosman, is spending a short holiday with his son, Mr. John Lane, local…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Farm Tractors Exemption From Motor Taxation

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Any tractor used so'ely for the purpose of work on farms, and which travels on public roads only to a limited extent when…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motorists Beware Strict Enforcement of Traffic Laws Patrol Truck for Dubbo and District

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

The days of the reckless motor driver are numbered in Dubbo and surrounding centres, and drivers of motor…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

An Easy Win Railway Compile 231 Against Biddon Another Century to H. Williams

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 7

Railway cricketers recorded a comfortable win on Sunday when opposed to a team from Biddon, scoring 231 as against…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Arthurville Protest Against Railway Change Petition to Be Organised Present Order Suspended

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

Hopes rose high on Monday when steady rain commenced to fall, and so far over 60 points hav been registered, with humidity indicating…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

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

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 13

On account of the number of accidents which occurred during the Christmas season in New York (263 deaths),…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Road Construction in Russia

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Construction of roads for fast motor traffic is now being pushed forward in Russia. One of the first to be constructed is that from…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Trees As Road Safety Aids

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The judicious planting of trees and shrubs on American highways has made a marked effect on road safety, according to a report…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Road Safety. the Meaning of Courtesy

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

The Minister for Transport, Col. Bruxner, has issued a special appeal to residents of the State to co-operate in what he calls the "New Deal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

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

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Electric Horns have been banned in Bombay. This drastic measure designed to eliminate the [?]oucous tones with which the city is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Questions in Legislative Assembly. Railway Workers: Western Division

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. Davidson: In the absence of the Minister of Transport, will the Premier say whether it is a fact that fettlers and other railway…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Young German Beheaded For Robbing Motorist of 10/- -Making Roads Safe Berlin

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 1

For holding up and robbing a motorist of a sum equivalent to 10/-, Arthur Gose (19) was beheaded, making the seventh execution for motor banditry since the promulgation of the decree last June…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →