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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

346 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 18

The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Removing Tyre Destroyers

The Western Herald · Friday 11 May 1945 · page 5

An example that the Government could well follow in order to remove the menace to motor vehicle tyres of nails and similar material…

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Engineer's Report Cobbora Roads

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 14

"In his monthly report Engineer" "Allen dealt" with works completed and in progress, also result of inspections. The…

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Roads Commissioner Visit to Cobbora. Work for Returned Men

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 16

Roads Commissioner Craig, accompanied by Mr. Scott, the Main Roads Divisional Engineer from Parkes, paid a…

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Train Fatalities

The Western Herald · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 1

Two Victorian members of the ALF. were killed by the same electric train at widely separated points in Sydney last night. While…

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Cutting Timber on Roads

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 4

The shire clerk reported to Monday's meeting of the Timbrebongie shire council that it had come under his notice that timber was being…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Motor Fuel of the Future

The Western Herald · Friday 18 May 1945 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. has received advice that one of the biggest American oil companies has taken out a patent for the manufacture of motor…

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Railway Commissioner at Dubbo Shire, Municipal, And Commerce Deputations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1945 · page 1

Mr. J. C. Hartigan, Commissioner for Railways, and Assistant Commissioner, Mr. F. C. Garside, arrived at Dubbo yesterday on a tour of inspection of western lines. The tour includes Brewarrina, Cooar,…

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Railway Commissioner's Visit New Station Buildings Asked For

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1945 · page 2

The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) and staff arrived at the Narromine railway station at 8 a.m. today, where he was met…

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Aerodrome Discussed “To Much Hush-Hush”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 4

The Coonabarabran Chamber is still concerned as to the possibilities of the proposed new aerodrome site, on the river road, in fact, the…

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Roads Policy of Main Roads Board Commissioner Visits Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 3

Mr. Craig, Commissioner of Main Roads, accompanied by Mr. Scott Findlay, Divisional Engineer, paid a visit to…

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Eumungerie F & SA Compliment Railways

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1945 · page 3

A large deputation from the Eumungerie Farmers and Settlors' Association met the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Hartigan, 5n Monday last and…

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Football Notes No Train For

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 4

The railway authorities would not [?] the football club permission to [?] the special train to Peak Hill on Sunday. All players will be notified…

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Tennis Tournament and Dance at Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 4

A tennis tournament and Dance at night will be held at Fords Bridge on Saturday, June 2nd in aid of the Bourke convent Ball…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Wet Weather Motoring

The Western Herald · Friday 25 May 1945 · page 5

Many motorists are running their cars on smooth tyres, which are dangerous on "slippery roads. Mr. J. Fielder, chief engineer of the…

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Narromine News New Railway Station

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 May 1945 · page 2

When the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) and staff visited Narromine on Tuesday morning they were met by the Mayor, Ald. R. C…

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Nrma Notes Motorists Seek More Petrol

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 May 1945 · page 8

Many immediate advantages would result from an increase in the petrol rationing scale, said Mr. H. I. Johnson, general…

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Railway Manpower

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1945 · page 3

The greatly increased traffic carried by the Railways has brought with it I demands for more men to maintain the tracks, and the Department is…

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Car Hits Cattle Truck on Baradine Road

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 3

While returning from Coonabarabran races On Wednesday evening of last week, at six miles from Coonamble, a…

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Railway Service Appreciation by Eumungerie F. and S. Association

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 2

A large deputation from the Eumungerie Farmers and Settlers' Association met the Commissioner for Railways…

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Railway Problems

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 1

A Chamber of Commerce deputation, Messrs. G. McNaboe (chairman) D. Sutton, W. Lamb, and J. Hawkins, met the Railway Traffic Inspector,…

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