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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1955

161 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 6 of 9

Train Departures

The Western Herald · Friday 5 August 1955 · page 6

The new time-table for the departure of trains from Bourke has been slightly altered. The steam train will leave on…

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The Billabong Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 5 August 1955 · page 4

Far distant from the jangling of harness and the work of drays is the modern equipment now to be…

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Correspondence Road Transport

The Western Herald · Friday 5 August 1955 · page 12

Keith McKenlie, Westmount, Mudgee writes as follows:- At the recent transport conference at Brisbane State…

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Road Accidents Associates Golf

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 10 August 1955 · page 4

During June 57 persons were killed in road accidents in New South Wales bringing the death roll for…

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Fatal Motor Accident at Gilgandra Coroner's Verdict of Accidental Death

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 10 August 1955 · page 1

A Coroner's inquiry was held at Dubbo on 27th ult into the cause of death of Mrs Leonie Raynor, who…

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Motorists' Income Tax Deductions

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 10 August 1955 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. advises motorists that all motoring expenses incurred pro ducing assessable income…

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Road Work Within the Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 17 August 1955 · page 7

The Engineer (Mr. J. Hunter) reported to last week's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council…

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Road Improvement for New School Bus Service

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 17 August 1955 · page 3

A deputation waited on the Gilgandra Shire Council Tuesday of lajt week from the Juggah School…

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Fords Bridge—

The Western Herald · Friday 19 August 1955 · page 1

A Mammoth Sports and Race Day with Sheep Dog Trials will be held at Fords Bridge on Saturday, August 27th, in aid…

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Advice to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 19 August 1955 · page 11

The failures of the driver- vehicle combination which we find so often causing fatal collisions or…

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Motor Accident Near Tooraweenah

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 4

Mrs. Stokes, of Warrumbungles, Toorawenahm, is at present an inmate of Gilgandra Hospital as a…

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Motor Accident Near Mendooran

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 24 August 1955 · page 4

A bulk waggon, the property of Central Motors, Mendooran, while returning from Dubbo [?]on…

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Fords Bridge—

The Western Herald · Friday 26 August 1955 · page 1

The Grand Sports & Gymkhana takes place at Fords Bridge on Saturday, 27th August, when a good programme…

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Fords Bridge News Sheep Dog Trials, Races and Sports Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 2 September 1955 · page 6

On Saturday last, a Sports and Race Day and Sheep Dog Trials organised by the Fords Bridge Sports…

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News Round-up Items of Interest From Other Centres. Fords Bridge—

The Western Herald · Friday 2 September 1955 · page 1

At the general meeting of the Fords Bridge Amateur Race Club held last week, it was decided to hold a one day's race…

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Motoring Accident on Binnaway Road Three Gilgandra Residents in Hospital

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 7 September 1955 · page 3

A serious motoring accident occurred on the Binnaway Road on Saturday night last, as a result of which three Gilgandra residents are in…

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Amourous Motors

The Western Herald · Friday 9 September 1955 · page 11

Bowden Bros. had a very attractive array of motor vehicles, including a Bedford Panel Van, Vauxhall Velox and…

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Railway Freights Two Sides to This Story

The Western Herald · Friday 16 September 1955 · page 5

During the debate in the Address-in-reply to the Legislative Assembly on the Governor's speech, the…

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Motoring Accident on Gular Road

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 21 September 1955 · page 4

Mr. O. Carrett, local manager of the Vacuum Oil Co.'s depot, figured in a motoring accident…

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Railway Crash Man Killed, Thirteen Ijnjured

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 28 September 1955 · page 3

A train driver who was crushed to death under the 90 ton locomotive he had been driving near…

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