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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

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Old Style Sleepers for Dubbo Train

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 2

The older type of four-berth cabin sleeping car was the only type available for use on the trains between…

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Railway Excursions

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 3

The Secretary, for Railways, Mr.. S.. R.. Nicholas, announced this week that arrangements have been made for the issue of…

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Maryvale - Sandy Hollow Railway (To the Editor)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 10

Sir.—The article “Maryvale Sandy Hollow Railway” in your publication of 10th inst has been brought under the notice, of the…

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Dubbo Council's Secret Session To Discuss Aerodrome

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 1

Cla[?]ing that publicity gives to Dubbo's activities in committee with the airstrip there has hall an adverse effect on the C[?] plass, the Mayer of Dubbo (Ald. E. B. Se[?]er) ruled that [?] at Tuesday night's meeting should be in corners…

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The Harbour Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 4

The Sydney harbour bridge —17 years old last Saturday—should be free of debt in 1985, according to accountants' calculations. Last…

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Fords Bridge Races Postponed Till March 29 & 30

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 1

Owing to the rain this week the above races had to be postponed and, weather permitting, will now take place on…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Prosecution of Hotels

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. appeals to the public to assist directly in the campaign against publicans who commit breaches of the Liquor Act…

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Railway Excursion

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 4

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced today that arrangements have been made for the issue of excursion tickets…

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Council Presses for Work at Aerodrome

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 1

Aldermen of the Narromine Municipal Council last night unanimously endorsed the Mayor's action in sending an urgent telegram to the…

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Britain Builds World's Most Advanced Road Vehicle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 1

Claimed to be the world's most advanced public vehicle, a double deck…

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Maryvale-sandy Hollow Railway Line

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

Honorary Secretary to the Maryvale-Sandy Hollow Co-ordination Railway League Mr. A. K. C. Podmore,…

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Drinking on Train

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 4

A fine of 10/-, with 10/- costs, in default 43 hours' hard labour, was imposed on Samuel Kilby, at last week's sitting of Dubbo Court…

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Fords Bridge Amateur Race Club Postponed Till After Bourke Picnic Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 8

The heavy rain last week compelled the Fords Bridge Amateur Race Club to postpone their two day's race meeting…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the . N.r.m.a. Motor Vehicle Defects Cause Concern

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 3

Concern at the increasing number of accidents caused by defective motor vehicle equipment is expressed by the N.R.M.A…

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Porter Fined for Railway Thefts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1949 · page 2

For stealing goods valued at 5/- from Dubbo Railway Station on March 29, Francis Albert Leach, railway…

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Public Address System for Aerodrome

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 3

In addition to the lighting [?]acilities shortly to be installed at Dubbo aerodrome, it is the intention of the Civil Aviation…

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Work at Aerodrome Air Minster's Assurance

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 1

A statement that work on buildings at the Narromine aero[?] will probably commence in july has been made by the Minister for Civil…

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Trangie's or [?] Main Road [?] to Be Invest[?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 1

At this month's meetin[?] Trangie Urban Committee [?]ance was received from [?]ter for Transport. Mr. [?]…

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Motor Vehicle Defects Cause Concern

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 2

Concern at the increasing number of accidents caused by defective motor vehicle equipment is expressed by the…

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Corgi Motor Cycle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1949 · page 3

During the war it was found necessary to have means of light and quick transport for paratroopers when they were…

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