Truck Crashes Over Bridge
Two brothers had a narrow escape from serious injury when a truck in which they were travelling crashed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1954
772 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 39
Boundary Road Bus Extension
Last night's meeting of South Dubbo Progress Association decided to ask council to have the bus route extended to Boundary…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Roads Works Foremen Shire Council’s Decision
At last week’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council it was decided to promote two of the present…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →"Driver Errors" Cause Most Road Accidents
Half the fatal road accidents in Australia occur in rural districts—on straight roads…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Queen's Visit to Dubbo Railway Journey From Bourke Special Concession Rates for School Children
There will be a special excursion train from Bourke on Wednesday morning next, February 10,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Driving Hints for Motorists
The N.R.M.A. offers motorists some practical driving advice. Allow plenty of room between you and the car ahead. A good…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The history of the construction of the Western railway line The famous Lithgow zig zag was the most spectacular part of the construction
The next section of the fine to be opened was that from Mount Victoria to Bowenfels on October 18, 1869. It is probably the most spectacular part for it includes the famous Lithgow Zig Zag. At the time of the opening there were no intermediate stopping places, but a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motor Cyclist Injured
Ronald Lousick, 19, truck driver, of Molong Road, Wellington, suffered possible fracures of his right forearm, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motel For Interstate Motorists
The "motel," which has gained widespread popularity with motorists in America, has come to Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MOTORS & MOTORISTS Flashing Robot Sign Tells Drivers Of Weather Conditions Along U.S. Highway New York, February 3
Highway safety along the 327-mile Pennsylvania Turnpike has reached the robot stage of "sensing" the weather and road conditions ahead for motorists. At the first sign of fog, snow, rain, or smoke, a robot sign translates the hazards of roads and temperatures ahead into plain English for any driver to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cemetery Road
The Secretary of the A.L.P. has forwarded the following letter to the Town Clerk, Bourke:…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Motorist's Prayer
O ever-present Lord, 1 pray Re with the at the wheel to-day. Fill every corner of my mind. so roaming thoughts no lodging…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motor Industry Majority of New Vehicles to Country Areas (Supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries)
Final statistical returns for 1953 produced by the Commonwealth Statistician show an interesting trend…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Cyclist Injured
A young motor cyclist was injured in an accident in Wellington on Friday night. He is Ronald Joseph Martin,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor accident on Mitchell Highway
An accident occurred about midday on Sunday of last week on the Mitchell Highway two miles west of Geurie…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Anthony's Assurance on Narromine Aerodrome
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Continued on Trove, page 1 →No New bridge For Dubbo YET
A new bridge over the Macquarie River at Dubbo is not contemplated in the immediate future, the Department of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"No More Ramps Across Roads," Says President
The Timbrebongle Shire Council should not consider giving permission for any more ramps to be put across…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sulky Hit by Car on Peak Hill Road
Henry Lee, 58, of Old Dubbo Road, suffered severe shock, and injuries to the left knee and nose on Friday night when a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cyclist Injured
Geoffrey Milgate, 18, of Troy Siding, was seriously injured when a motor cycle he was riding near the intersection of…
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