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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

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Three Dead In Railway Tragedies Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 1

In the past 24 hours two women have been fatally injured by trains and a man fell to his death down a stairwell. The man was Arthur…

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Replacing Motor Vehicles

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 1

Following difficulties experienced by some motorists, the N.R.M.A. advises business and commercial users of petrol that, [?]…

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Dance at Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 4

A dance will be held at Fords Bridge in aid of the Catholic Church funds on Saturday, June 3rd. Music by Merrymakers'…

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"Road to Morocco"

The Western Herald · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 4

The big attraction at the Wonderland Pictures to-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Saturday) features Bob Hope, Bing Cosby and…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Civilian Car Tyres

The Western Herald · Friday 12 May 1944 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. declares that there are still many civilian motorists who are using their tyres beyond the stage at which they can be…

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Four Troops Killed in Train Crash Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 1

Four soldiers were killed and 27 injured when a goods train crashed into a stationary troop train, telescoping the cars and completely…

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Incessant Rain of Assaults on Transport Biggest Day Raids Shatter Railways London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1944 · page 1

The skies over Southern England yesterday again reverberated with the roar of bombers and fighters heading for attacks against targets on the Continent. Within 24 hours to the late evening British and…

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Train Raided Albury

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 1

Several passengers were removed from the Sydney bound express at Albury yesterday, when railway transport officers…

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Road to Hospital Long Delayed Work Discussion by Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 9

"I have never had appendicitis, but I would not like to be taken over the road to the hospital, even in the best of cars," said Ald. Thomas, during a discussion on the condition of the road to the Wellington District Hospital, at…

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13 Working Day Idea Threatens Tram Strike Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1944 · page 1

The secretary of the Tramway Employees' Union (Mr. J. Brock) said to-day that tramwaymen desired to warn that a dispute might follow the…

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Daily Train Service Wanted During Summer Months Vital Service for the Interest of [?] PEOPLE Aid. Duffy Outspoken At Narromine [?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 1

Speaking at Monday night's meeting of the [?] council, Aid. Duffy was outspoken in his [?] of [?] in their failure to [?] the western towns in an [?] better train service…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Car Starting Problems

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 3

Arrival of colder weather has accentuated motor vehicle starting problems, which were difficult enough in warm weather owing to…

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Platform Tickets on Railways to Be Abolished

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1944 · page 4

The decision of the Railway Department to abolish platform tickets from May 27 is due to a wholesale evasion of fares on long…

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Allied Armies on Two Rome Roads After Cassino Pincer Movements Seize Vital Towns: Nazi Flight North London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 1

The Allies now stand on two great highways to Rome, one inland and the other coastal. The whole situation in Italy was altered by the capture of Cassino and Formia and the earlier fall of Esperia, which is a…

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Railwaymen Farewell Promoted Friend

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 1

Members of the railway outdoor staff gathered at the railway last night to say farewell to Mr. A. E. Roberts, of the ways and works branch, who after…

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Additional Coal Cuts In Railways Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 1

Further economy in the use of railway coal was forecast by the Commonwealth Minister for Transport (Mr. Ward) today, at the close…

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Drastic Railway Regulations No Platform Tickets

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 May 1944 · page 6

From to-day, according to orders received at the Wellington railway station, no one will be allowed on to the…

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Bing and Bob "Road to Morocco" Hilarity at 'Macquarie'

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 8

You laughed at "Road to Singapore," and screamed at 'Road to Zanzibar," but there's nothing funnier…

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Railway Electrification Use for Western Annexes Mr. Breen's Scheme For Peace Economy Wellington Delegation to Be Presented

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 May 1944 · page 1

The Member for Calare, Mr. J. P. Breen, M.H.R., has agreed to the Wellington town Clerk's request to present a delegation from this centre to Dr. Evatt, Acting Minister for Supply, to discuss the future of the Wellington…

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Road Accident Rise in Country Areas

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1944 · page 2

In provincial towns and country areas of New South Wales road accident casualties have commenced to increase. In the first three months…

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