Railway Engines Don't Cause Fires Departmental Claim
At least one bush fire in the Western district this year is claimed to have been started by a spark from a railway engine. Railway…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1940
754 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 38
Railway Excursions for Easter
The Department of Railways announces the extensive arrangements made for excursion travel prior to and during Easter. Commencing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Danger to Motorists
While the present at wave and drought conditions continue many motorists ar compelled to drive through areas where bush fires are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Protection for Pedestrians
Police Escorts for pedestrians at busy crossings is the basis of a plan that has been instituted at Trafford Bar, Manchester, by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Excursions For Easter
In this issue the Department of Railways, announces the extensive arrangements made for Excursion travel prior to and during…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Excursions For Easter
In this issue the Department of Railways announces the extensive arrangements made for Excursion travel prior to and during Easter…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Harbour Bridge Increased Toll Will Be Opposed Sydney
Most residents of the North Shore are up in arms at a report that bridge tolls may be increased…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Still No Sign of Missing Driver Disappeared After Narromine Road Accident
Dubbo police are still searching for a young man who was driving a motor car that met with an accident on the Narromine Road on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Strike
At Bathurst last night, the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartignn) said that he would have no dealings with the Barrier Industrial Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Roads Cutting Up
Where the work of bitumen surfacing has not yet been carried out, roads in the town and country districts are showing serious evidence…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Sorrow of Road Accidents
In the accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Making Roads Safer Code for Bicycle Riders Reducing Accidents
Accidents to pedal cyclists have become so numerous and serious in New South Wales that determined efforts are being made to reduce…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Sorrow Of Road Accidents What Figures Show (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)
In the accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies are recorded:—…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Bodangora Roads Breaking Up Result of Dry Weather Rain Urgently Needed
The dry weather shows no signs of change, and the water, problem is now becoming very acute locally. A good full to replenish tanks is an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Car and Utility Collide Three Persons Admitted to Hospital
Following a collision at the intersection of Morris Street and Warren Road on Saturday evening, in which a motor car…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pagewood Opened Sydney's New £270,000 Motor Plant
The Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) recently officially opened the new £270,000 plant of General Motors-Holden's Ltd. at Pagewood…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lower Rates for Animals in Railway Horse Boxes
The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) recently reviewed rates charged for horses and cattle, and has…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Road Safety Campaign
Plans are being completed by the traffic authorities for the launching of what is to be known as a selective campaign for road…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →General Motors New Works
The Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies officially opened the new Pagewood Works of General Motors Holden's Limited…
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