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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

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Winter Motoring Precautions

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 10

Motoring can be very trying in a cold car or truck, says the N.R.M.A. chief engineer, Mr. C. H. Napthali. Points for…

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Skerman Motors

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

General Motors Holden agents, Skerman Motors, are exhibiting Australian-made Holden cars and utility trucks…

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Less Haulage by Road Soon in N.S.W. SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 3

From July 1 the railway will take over the transport of beer and from August 1 it will take over the transport of petrol…

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Fire at Railway Tricycle Shed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 3

A fire which broke out in the motor tri[?]le shed at the railway at 7.30 on Saturday, caused damage to a tricycle…

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Letters to the Editor Shire Roads Etc

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 6

SIR: I would like to draw the attention of the Coonabarabran Shire Council to matters in the Tambar Springs district…

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Improved Train Service Deputation May Be Wanted

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 15

The Mudgee Municipal Council, writing to the Coolah Shire Council, concerning the re-establishment of…

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Not Sufficient Traffic To Declare Scrub Road

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 7

In reply to a request from the Mendooran branch of the Country Women’s Association the Department of Main Roads has…

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Charge Against Motorist Dismissed Alleged Driving Under Influence

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 6

The part heard charges against William Samuel Joseph Wheatley, of driving under the…

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Motorist Released on Bond

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 7

At the Gilgaldra Police Court on Monday. Leslie William Morris pleaded guilty to a charge of…

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Hits for the Motorist

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 2

When washing the car, first saturate with water all foreign substances on the finish, says the NRMA…

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Tram Conductor Fares Well

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 3

GLEDE, N.S.W. Mr. Raymond Robert Samuels keeps punching all round the clock and holds winter ills at bay. He says: "It's…

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Road Safety Council Will Conduct Limerick contest Contest to Promote Road Safety

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 May 1952 · page 5

THE Wellington branch of the Road Safety Council of N.S.W. is conducting a "Limerick Competition," [?] to all residents in the Wellington Shire area, with the object of promoting the observing of road courtesy and safety. Members of the branch…

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N.s.w. Wheelmen Again Stage Road Race

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 7

Peak Hill will again be included in the League of NSW Wheelmen Tour of the West road race, and Mr. L…

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G. Horder Wins First Road Race of Season

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 6

The Dubbo Cycle Club held the first road race of the season under threatening weather conditions on Saturday afternoon…

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A Quiz for Motor Drivers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1952 · page 4

The NRMA asks motorists the following questions: I is the law requiring a driver to give way to…

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Orange Railway Smash: Debris Cleared Orange

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1952 · page 3

A gang of more than 90 men from Orange, Parkes and Bathurst worked all day yesterday and for several hours…

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This Was a Train

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1952 · page 1

A broken rail caused this train wreck in Texas, USA. The 35 derailed trucks were part of a 62-truck train, but none of the…

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Special Train for Sports Baradine to Binnaway

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 29 May 1952 · page 1

Coonabarabran stationmaster Mr. V. E. Martin stated yesterday that a special train, will run from Baradine to Binnaway…

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School Bus to Binnaway Roper’s Road Request

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 29 May 1952 · page 13

At the last meeting of the Coolah Shire Council it was decided to advise Mrs. D. M Atkins, a member of the…

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Railways Now "Less Important"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1952 · page 2

Conciliation Commissioner Hall said recently that with the development of modern road transport,…

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