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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

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Severe Local Storm Extensive Damage in Area East and North-east of Gilgandra Bridge and Culvert Approaches and Fences Washed Away by Flooded Creeks Shire Engineer and Council Men Work All Night Over Three Inches of Rain in Bearbong District

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 4

One of the heaviest storms experienced in this district for many years, made its presence felt yesterday afternoon. Rain, accompanied by heavy ha[?], commenced to fall at about 3.30 and within the short period of two hours up…

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Main Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 4

Although the repair gang have gone over the main road through the town quite a number of "potholes" still exist and need…

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Road Safety. the Meaning of Courtesy

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

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

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Motor Cars and Population

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

The largest number of cars in any one country is the United States' huge total of 29,705,220, which is one car to every four…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

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

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Railway Excursions For Easter

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 4

In this issue, the Department of Railways announces the arrangements made for excursionists who will travel for Easter…

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Eumungerie Station Deputation to Railway Superintendent Protest Against Reduction In Status Stationmaster To Be Re-appointed In December

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1939 · page 8

Eumungerie residents were given an assurance yesterday by Mr. W. C. Prentice (Superintendent of Railways) that while the status of the railway station there will…

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Road Safety the Meaning of Courtesy

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 5

The Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, has issued a to issue the support of the State to co-operate in what he…

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Road Racing Week-End Cycle Events

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 1

Interest is increasing in the weekly road races which are held under the auspices of the Wellington Cycle and Athletic Club…

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Three Drowned Cloudburst at Manildra Motorists Trapped in Creek

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 2

Caught in raging floodwa prs 15 feet deep, following a terrific cloudburst at Manildra on Friday night, three of six…

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Heavy Rain in Cobar District Storm Delays Train

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 6

Splendid rains have fallen in the Cobar district, although the heaviest was confined to an area around the town, where up to 4½…

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Railway Freights Should Be Reduced Resolution From Balladoran Wheatgrowers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 7

The Balladoran branch of the Wheatgrowers' Union found unanimous support at the annal conference at Grenfell for…

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Terrible Motor Fatality Mother and Baby Killed Ex-Wellington Postmaster Injured

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

A baby girl was killed and her baby brother, mother and grandfather ware badly injured when the car in which they were…

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Change of Ownership Coonabarabran Motor Garage Workshop

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

HAVING purchased the workshop conducted by the Coonabarabran Motor Garage Company up to 1/11/38, I wish to state that all…

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Mendooran Chamber of Commerce Request for Increase in Railway Staff More Public Interest Wanted for Wool Classes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the Mendooran Chamber of Commerce was held in the supper hall on Tuesday night, 8th March, when following members were present: Messrs. W. D. Gregory, (chairman), F. P. Manusu, N. McMahon, C Pryor, D N…

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OVER the Net Railway Tennis Tournament.mrs. J. Graham and Mr. W. Shaddock Win

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 3

On Sunday last 26 players competed in the tournament which was conducted on the Railway tennis courts. The…

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Queensland Railways

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

Last Thursday (9th March) a Royal Commission on Public Works commenced sittings at Charleville to investigate and report mainly…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

In last issue, the Department of Railways announced the arrangements made for Excursionists who will travel for Easter…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. King's New State Car

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

A new State car, which was ordered recently by His Majesty the King was delivered to Buckingham Palace recently. One feature is the…

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Road Safety Courtesy Needed To Reduce Accidents

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 5

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

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