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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

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Readers' Opinions Talbragar Roads

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1949 · page 3

Sir.—In reading the presidential minute on the shires estimate, I find, that we are taxed an extra halfpenny, and yet we can…

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Motor Car Sales for 1948

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1949 · page 4

The turnover of the motor industry of Australia in 1948 his been easily the greatest in is history, but, whilst the amount…

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Moderate Train Cuts Possible

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 5

New South Wales railway services may be curtailed soon, as railway coal stocks are not expected to last over [?]ce miners…

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New Year Motoring Prospects

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 1

Naming the most important motoring objectives for 1949 the N.R.M.A. general secretary. Mr. H. E. Richard., said:…

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Motor Cycling Vic. Grand Prix to N.s.w. Rider

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1949 · page 6

Huge crowds packed into Ballarat's Victoria Park on New Year's Day to witness thrilling racing by the cream of Australia's road racing stars. Outstanding performance of the meeting was…

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Motor Lorry Out of Control

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 January 1949 · page 1

A mishap which could have resulted in a serious accident occurred in Moringo Street yesterday afternoon…

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Motor Driver's Fatigue

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1949 · page 2

Danger of continuing to drive a motor vehicle while physically fatigued or drowsy is stressed by the N.R.M.A…

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Mysterious Motor Regulation Goes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 3

A mysterious motor traffic regulation regarded by experts as being totally unnecessary and quite extraordinary is…

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Motor Cycle Races at Mt. Panorama

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 1

According to a decision given by Mr. K. M. Dash S.M. at Bathurst Court yesterday, motor cycle races will be held at Mt…

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Motor Driver's Fatigue

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1949 · page 2

Danger of continuing to drive a motor vehicle while physically fatigued or drowsy is stressed by the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. More…

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Property Fire on Wellington Road

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 1

At about 2.30 p.m. yesterday, Mr. Kenneth Raymond Taylor, of "Brentwood," Wellington Road, discovered a fire burning on his…

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Horse Owners Note Road Transport Of Racehorses

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 8

Writing in the "Northern Daily Leader," Mr., K., Thomas, secret ary of the North and North-West Owners and Trainers' Association,…

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No Improved Train Service on Coonamble Line Ear-on[?] [?] AP, 5 [?] [?] A.B.C. News Contradicted

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 4

Many listeners to the ABC Regional News from Orange on Wednesday evening heard a statement that from…

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Washaway on Railway

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 6

After the heavy storm which struck Mendooran district last Saturday, about mid-day, a large washaway was noticed on the…

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Gwabegar-. Barren junction Railway (To the Editor)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 13

Sir—My attention has been drawn to a statement in your paper of the 23rd December. 1948, that it had been stated by…

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Motor Cycle Races at Bathurst Union's Appeal Up[?]eld

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 1

An appeal by the Auto Cycle Union of N.S.W. against the refusal of the Police Commissioner(Mr. Scott) to approve the holding of…

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Man Charged with Attempted Train Wrecking Sydney, Friday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 1

Charged with having maliciously put eight railway sleepers on the line near Nambucoa Heads with intent…

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Motor Vehicle Breakdowns

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 5

Motor vehicles, both old and new, are breaking down on the roads in record numbers. New vehicles involved are…

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N.R.M.A. NOTES. Flood Rains Immobilise Motorists

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 January 1949 · page 3

The recent big N.S.W. rainstorms caused the greatest mechanical hold-up of motor vehicles in State…

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Motorcyclist Killed at Gilgandra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 1

A Gilgandra motorcyclist died in the Gilgandra District Hospital at 7.5 last night as the result of injuries received when he…

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