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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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Just Look at Motor Costs From This Angle

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 2

In these days of high prices it is refreshing to be able to cite an outstanding instance in the automotive industry of owners of motor vehicles…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Motor Repair Costs

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 4

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

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Railway Requires Labourers

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 4

Elsewhere the Railway Department notifies that they require labouers immediately for employment in per way extra gangs in…

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Cobbora Shire Roads. Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 12

The Engineer (Mr. Allen) submitted the following report at last Tuesday's meeting of Cobbora Shire:—…

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Inquest on Train Victim

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 5

The Dubbo Coroner, Mr. G. C. Hook P.M. will hold an inquiry into the death of Rueben Edward Ackland (60) tomorrow at…

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Narromine - Dubbo Daily Train Service Council to Make Application

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

At last night'm meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council aldermen Municipal the running at a daily train service between…

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Lightning Strikes Two Railway Fettlers Tamworth

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

Two railway fettlers were struck by lightning and killed instantly during a vicious electrical storm which swept the Premer district on the Werris…

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Maryvale Railway Years Off Final Completion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

Little hope is held out by the Minister for Transport, (Mr. M. O'Sullivan) that "any part" of the Maryvale-Sandy Hollow line will…

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Chamber of Commerce Sends Deputation to Council Aerodrome, Electricity Extension and Road Discussion

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 6

A deputation from the Coonabarabran Chamber of Commerce attended last meeting of the Shire Council to seek information on what is being done with regard to having this district connected with the bulk supply of electricity;…

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Tooraweenah Aerodrome Shearing Shed and Commercial Hangar

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 4

The “Wattle View” property, Tooraweenah, which has been purchased by Arthur Butler and Company, is perhaps the…

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Tooraweenah Aerodrome Shearing Shed and Commercial Hangar (Reprinted From Dubbo "Dispatch")

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 6

The "Watte View" property, Tooraweenah, which has been pur chased by Arthur Butler and Com pany,' is perhaps the only…

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Heavy Rain Causes Washways Traffic Stopped on Mendooran Road

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 1

Scattered torrential rainfall throughout the Coonabarabran district over the week-end caused extensive damage to both…

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Dubbo-newcastle Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 2

MINISTER for Transport, The Hon. M. Q'Suillivan, M.L.A., in reply to a letter from the, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce…

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Maryvale Railway Will Not be Completed Before End of 1948

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 3

It is not expected that any part of the Maryvale-Sandy Hollow railway will be completed and opened for traffic…

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North-Western Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 8

The following letter has been received by the Hon. W. F. Dunn (Minister for Lands) from Hon. M. O'Sullivan (Minister for Transport)…

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Motor Owners and Excessive Repair Costs Time limit Suggested For Each Job

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 1

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

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. and R.a.c.a. Who Wants More Petrol?

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 7

Evidence is accumulating that there is no foundation for Government fears of an immediate upsurge in unessential motor travel…

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Shelter Wanted at Aerodrome

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 3

Stating that the air service between Dubbo and Sydney was a boon to the district but that its Dubbo terminal left much to be desired, speakers at the…

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Road Safety

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 2

BECAUSE the toll of road accidents is mounting at an alarming rate, the Road Safety Council of New South Wales is asking for…

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Two Men Injured in Motor Collision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 2

As a result of a collision between two motor vehicles about eight p.m. on Thursday, about 9½ miles from Dubbo near Wongarbon, one man was admitted to Dubbo Base Hospital whilst another is attending as…

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