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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1956

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Air Springs for Heavy Road Vehicles

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1956 · page 8

A unique method of suspension for heavy road vehicles has been introduced to Australia. This is a system of air…

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Fords Bridge Ambulance Ladies' Auxiliary

The Western Herald · Friday 3 August 1956 · page 4

A decision to pay for all the petrol used by the Bourke District Ambulance service was made recently…

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Railways Destroyed by Politics Bruxner's Claim

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1956 · page 12

Politics had destroyed the N.S.V. Government Railways, the Leader of the State Country Party (Lt…

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Road Safety

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1956 · page 13

Provision and use of lights attached to motor vehicles is something which we have, down the years…

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Shire Of Darling Resignation of Shire Engineer Accepted Extensive Road Works to Be Carried Out

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1956 · page 11

The usual monthly meeting of the Shire was held in the Council Chambers on 13th August…

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Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1956 · page 1

A varied programme of horse, novelty and athletic events will be conducted at the Sports Meeting on Saturday,…

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Too Many Motorists Ignore Safety Factors

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1956 · page 4

Too many motorists ignor the mechanical safety factors in their vehicles, particularly tyres, steering…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1956 · page 1

The Monster Sports and Race Day, in aid of the Bourke and District Ambulance, will be held at Fords Bridge…

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Look at Credit Side of Railways Story

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1956 · page 14

While the critics, professional and public, were making wild and ill-founded criticism of the…

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"Road to Singapore "

The Western Herald · Friday 14 September 1956 · page 11

A Paramount picture "Road To Singapore" features the well known film artists Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy…

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Sports & Races At Fords Bridge Successful Fixture for Bourke District Ambulance

The Western Herald · Friday 14 September 1956 · page 7

The Annual Sports and Race Day, organised by the Fords Bridge Sports Committee, was held on…

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Flood Damage to Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 8

"Damage to Council's roads by the continuous heavy rain and floods over recent months has been colossal, and vast…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Accommodation

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 3

After last summer's heavy rains, many prospective vacationists will be looking forward to better weather this year,…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Parking for the Future

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 13

In many suburbs and towns there is urgent need for the provision of parking facilities…

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Hints to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 13

N.R.M.A. engineers give the following hints:— Carburettors on the modern motor vehicle are sensitive,…

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Our Aerodrome

The Western Herald · Friday 28 September 1956 · page 8

We hear that the D.C.A. engineers recently tested the Eourke aerodrome and that under the test of rolling the…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. School Signals

The Western Herald · Friday 28 September 1956 · page 2

Motorists are reminded by the N.R.M.A. that the special school traffic signals must be obeyed, the same as ordinary…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Hints to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 28 September 1956 · page 8

The speedometer drive cable will last much longer and operate more accurately if the cable is kept oiled, says the…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. N.R.M.A. Annual Report

The Western Herald · Friday 5 October 1956 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. Annual Report now being issued to members strongly comments on the lack of any real progress in…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Tow Away the Fruit Barrows!

The Western Herald · Friday 5 October 1956 · page 13

In commenting on the towaway regulations for the city of Sydney, the N.R.M.A.'s General Secretary, Mr. Richards,…

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