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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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CYCLING. Road Racing Resumed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

Owing to the deplorable condition of the cycle track at R[?]gate Park, Fast Sunday's afternoon meeting was…

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Water Supply tor Racecourse Road

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 8

At a recent meeting of the Coonabarabran Labor League it was decided to request the Shire Council to include homes…

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Destruction of Trees on Roads Two Offenders Fined £5 AND £6/1/0 EXPENSES Points Of Law Raised By Defence Third Defendant Given Benefit Of Doubt

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

Protracted evidence, punctuated by legal debates, was tendered at the Gilgandra Police Court on Tuesday,…

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Cost of Road Accidents

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 1

[?] of load [?] physical suffering [?] reason Why [?] approach…

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Realistic Road Safety Film

The Western Herald · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 5

The N.R.M.A. urges the public not to miss seeing the M.G.M. short, entitled "Traffic with the Devil," now being displayed in the…

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Official Correspondence Bridge at Mungunyah Refused

The Western Herald · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 3

Mr. M. A. Davidson is in receipt of the following letter from the Secretary, Dept. of Main Roads of N.S.W.:—…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Cost of Road Accidents

The Western Herald · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 5

Actual cost in £ s d of road accidents, apart from physical suffering and pain, is a substantial reason why a much more energetic…

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Railways, Shipping Co-operate to Relieve Britain's Coal Shortage Europe At Industrial Standstill LONDON

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 1

While President Truman announced in Washington that he had ordered the study of emergency measures which the United States might be able to take to relieve the British coal shortage, the fourth day of…

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Realistic Road Safety Film

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. urges the public not to miss seeing the M.G.M. short entitled "Traffic With the Devil," now being displayed in the current M.G.M…

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Mayor Appeals for Road Safety Sense

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 2

Road accidents in New South Wales have increased so rapidly that an urgent appeal for safety is being made throughout the State…

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£10 Million a Year Is Cost of Road Accidents

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 5

Actual cost in £ S D of road accidents apart from physical suffering and pain, is a substantial reason why a much more energetic approach towards…

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Brief Items From the Shire Council Meeting Grant For Work On Bogan-Peak Hill Road

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 2

There was a full attendance of councillors at the monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers on…

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Railway Football Club Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1947 · page 4

A well-attended annual meeting of members of the Railway Foot ball Club on Sunday, morning, reviewed a highly successful season…

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The Road Was Rough

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 8

Mr. Dick Shelley, of Rocky Glen, tells a “true” story that casts a reflection on Coonabarabran Shire roads…

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At Own Risk Permission to Shift Plant Road Damage Will Have To Be Repaired

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 1

A request was before last meeting of our Civic Fathers from Mr. Norman Semmler, share farmer, of Curban,…

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N.R.M.A. NOTES Motor Repair Costs

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 11

A move by the Sydney motor trade to secure official permission to charge more per hour for mechanics' time is being…

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Deisel Electric Motor

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 10

It is reported from Coonamble that the Gwabegar line is to get a deisel electric train with a buffet car. Coonamble is entering a strong…

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Water in Railway Yard

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 10

The Gwabegar railway yard was one sheet of water during the recent rain. It was a case of take the shoes off to go from the railway…

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Railway Washaway Delays Train

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 4

Owing to a washaway on the line near Girilambone last Saturday's mail train did not arrive till 10.30 p.m. In consequence of the late…

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Bourke Municipal Council Lengthy Discussion on State of Roads, Footpaths, and Gutters. Aldermen Stress Need for Big Works Programme. Selling of Land to Bock Rescinded

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Municipality was held in the Council Chambers on…

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