Dubbo Show Tuesday and Wednesday, 7th and 8th MAY, 1946 Special Return Train
Leaves Gilgandra 8.5 a.m. Second Day of Show. On return journey leaves Dubbo 6.30 p.m. Single Fare For Return Journey…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1946
511 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 26
£10 Penalty for Driving Motor Vehicle Whilst Under Influences
"I think people who drive [?] vehicles whilst under the influence deserve little consideration," said…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor Industry
THE bungling that provoked the recent regrettable flight of the Nuffield motor industries, from New South Wales to South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Open Season for Wanderers on Roads Making the World Safe for Motorists
A car swoops around a corner and slaps a sleepy horse in the rump—headlights are marked and [?]guards will never have the same shining sleekness again. This is something that has happened dozens of times —at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Petrol Rationing: South Africa's Preference
"Extreme disappointment, to say the least", is the N.R.M.A's attitude towards the failure of the Federal Government to follow the move…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Autumn Motor Touring
The N.R.M.A. reports a noticeable increase in the number of projected motor tours exceeding 400 miles. Many inquiries have been received…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Increased Tax on Motor Vehicles
Customs Duty payable on chasses and the sales tax which, since the outbreak of hostilities in September, 1939, has been increased from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Plane Meets Trouble Emergency Landing at Dubbo Aerodrome
A late report has been received that when one of the four engines on a Liberator aircraft, flying south with service personnel from northern areas,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shower Facilities for Train Crews
Railway train crows booking off at Gular will have bathing facilities in the near future. This information was contained in a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hint to Motorists
Not all motorists are aware that their car engine is mostly run at too low a temperature, and still fewer realise that nearly all engine wear takes place…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cobbora Shire Roads Engineer's Report
At the last monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire the Engineer submitted the following report…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Council Miss the Bus Little Possibility of Aerodrome Department Too Busy Elsewhere
For years there has been consistent agitation to awaken the Gilgandra Shire Council to its responsibilities in connection with providing a suitable aerodrome for this district…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →One Man Deputation Again Asks for Work on Kickabil Road
About six months ago Mr J Ryan, of "Wongon," Kick abil, formed a one-man deputation to the Gilgandra…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Six Months Hard Labour Thefts From Hotel and Railway Camp Dubbo Man Convicted
Before Mr. C. G. Hook, P.M., at the Court of Petty Sessions on Monday, Edgar Leslie Hudson (18) laborer, of No. 1 Darling Street, Dubbo, was convicted on three charges of 'Stealing, and was remanded to the next sitting of the Court…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →No Bedrooms for Dubbo Railway Station
Bedroom accommodation will not be provided at Dubbo railway station. That was stated in a reply by the Minister for Transport (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Yards "Condition Scandalous"
Aid. Gilbert, at last Council meeting, drew attention to the railway yards in Erskine Street, at the old sleeper paddock…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Accident P.M. Dismisses Case
The sequel to an accident on the Trangie-Nyngan road came at the Trangie Police Court this week, when Mr. C. G. Hook, PM, dismissed the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fords Bridge Races
The Fords Bridge Amateur Race Club hold their day's races next Wednesday, when six events will be run. All roads should lead to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Easter Road Danger
Special warning to country motorists and to city motorists visiting country districts at the Easter week end is given by the N.R.M.A. and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Travel-starved Australians
In order to cater most effectively for the touring needs of motorists throughout the Common wealth, a conference of touring officers of…
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