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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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Louth News Louth Defeats Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 6

On Sunday, the 19th January, Fords Bridge Cricket team visited Louth in quest of the Kennedy Cup but were defeated by 75 runs after…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. N.r.m.a. Landscape Painting Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 7

Artist members of the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A., and artistic members of their families, are displaying considerable interest in the effort…

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The Motor World. Caravan Coupling Danger

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 5

Following several reports of caravan couplings breaking and the caravans running away from the towing cars, the chief…

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Railway Fatality. Death Follows Kandos Accident

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 February 1947 · page 1

Following an accident near Kandos on Saturday morning last, Mr. Wallace (Mick) Collins of Kandos, died at Prince…

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Motor Repair Problem

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 6

Long delay, high prices and often poor workmanship surround major motor vehicle repairs, according to the N.R.M.A. The Association's chief engineer, Mr…

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Unwelcome Visitors Arrive by Train

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 4

When the Coonamble train arrived at Dubbo on Wednesday morning, two passengers were detained. by Detective Sergeant Burke. They were taken to the police st[?]…

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Motor Repair Problems

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 10

Long delay, high prices and often poor workmanship surround major motor vehicle repairs, according to the N.R.M.A…

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Railway Excursions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 1
Also in The North-Western Watchman

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced on Friday that arrangements had been made for excursion tickets to be…

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By Tramp Steamer to the Islands Coonabarabran Party Leaves This Week

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 5

Mr. Nick Brain, of Brains’ Garage, Mr. Alf Pincham, of Pincham Bros, sawmillers, and possibly Mr. Jim Lighezzolo,…

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Bulldozer Damages Motor Ramps Complaints by Property Owners

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 9

Many landholders residing between Coonabarabran and Tooraweenah, are complaining of a bulldozer which…

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Letter to the Editor Road Competition

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 4

Sir,—I understand that the "Open Road," a motoring journal, is conducting a "Rough Road" competition. I feel that Narromine should be…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a Caravan Coupling Danger

The Western Herald · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 5

Following several reports of caravan couplings breaking and the caravans running away from the towing cars, the chief engineer…

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Motor Repair Problem

The Western Herald · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 5

Long delay, high prices and often poor workmanship surround major motor vehicle repairs, according to the N.R.M.A…

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Railway Excursions

The Western Herald · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 4

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced that arrangements had been made for excursion tickets to be issued (at…

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Two-year-old Boy Killed by Train Sydney, Friday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 1

A two-year-old boy was cut down by an electric train and killed near Roseville today. The boy, Douglas Wayne Archbold, wandered on to the line…

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N.S.W. Railways and Tramways Officers' Association Western Branch Meets At Dinner

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 2

A representative gathering of the N.S.W. Railways and Tramways Officers Association, Western Branch, met at dinner on Thursday night at the Dubbo Railway Refreshment Room…

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Evading Train Fare

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 1

Neville Hill travelled from Wellington to Dubbo on November 17 last without a ticket. When found hiding in a second-class compartment lavatory…

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Visiting Swimmers Train for Carnival

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 5

Dubbo will be in gala mood next weekend when a thousand swimmers are expected to contest the N.S.W. Country Swimming Championships…

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Legs, Arm Severed In Shocking Train Accident

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 1

A man had both legs and an arm severed when he was fun down by a train at the Bourke Hill Railway Crossing at an early hour this morning. He was killed instantaneously…

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