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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1956

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Starting in Gear

The Western Herald · Friday 5 October 1956 · page 12

It is bad policy to start a car in reverse gear down-hill, or forward in any gear, except top, says the N.R.M.A.'s chief…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Toll Highway Proposal

The Western Herald · Friday 12 October 1956 · page 6

Commenting on the proposal by a private company to build a four-lane toll highway between Melbourne and Sydney,…

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Rules of the Road

The Western Herald · Friday 19 October 1956 · page 2

The de-centralisation of industries and the driving to country cities and towns has made such rapid…

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THE Friendly-Way Motorist's Prayer

The Western Herald · Friday 19 October 1956 · page 13

Lord grant me a steady hand and watchful eye, That no man may be hurt when I pass by…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Insurance Company's Report

The Western Herald · Friday 19 October 1956 · page 11

The directors of N.R.M.A Insurance Limited, in their annual report recently published, say that although the…

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Road Safety

The Western Herald · Friday 26 October 1956 · page 16

At some time during each year various bodies within the State of New South Wales begin and…

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Hints to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 26 October 1956 · page 5

When fitting radiator hoses, a smear of hydraulic brake fluid or shock absorber fluid applied to the inner surface of…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Monsoonal Periods

The Western Herald · Friday 26 October 1956 · page 5

Motorists planning long summer tours are advised by the N.R.M.A. that during the summer months (December to…

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Bourke Railway Revenue

The Western Herald · Friday 2 November 1956 · page 7

It may be of interest to readers to know the revenue and tonnage statistics of the local railway…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Motorist's Problems

The Western Herald · Friday 2 November 1956 · page 12

In his presidential address at the N.R.M.A. annual meeting, Sir Norman Nock expressed the keenest disappointment…

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Railway Chief's On-the-spot Talks

The Western Herald · Friday 9 November 1956 · page 2

At the conclusion of his first country tour as Commissioner for Railways Mr. McCusker expressed…

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Hints to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 9 November 1956 · page 13

"Any person sitting in the driver's seat and absentmindedly stamping the accelerator pedal up and down is very…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Bush Fire Danger

The Western Herald · Friday 9 November 1956 · page 14

Discussing the grave bush fire danger this year, the N.R. M.A. General Secretary, Mr. H. E. Richards, said: "N.R.M.A…

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London Motor Show Vigour and Imagination Shown by U.k. Manufacturers

The Western Herald · Friday 9 November 1956 · page 10

"Britain's Motor Show is being held at a time of challenge to the United Kingdom's motor industry,"…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Battery Care

The Western Herald · Friday 16 November 1956 · page 13

For satisfactory working of the electrical equipment, ignition and accessories, the battery should be kept in first…

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Road Fatalities

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1956 · page 5

1,000,000! This is a figure that has received tremendous publicity in press and radio in recent…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1956 · page 1

The Fords Bridge Amateur Race Club will conduct their annual race meeting on Saturday afternoon, November 24th…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. N.S.W. Motorists' Help for Games

The Western Herald · Friday 23 November 1956 · page 13

N.R.M.A. General Secretary. Mr. H. E. Richards, said that his Association is providing special patrols to cover Hume…

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Fords Bridge —

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1956 · page 1

A competition for 6 Lottery Tickets conducted at the Polo Crosse Carnival at Fords Bridge by the Fords Bridge Ambulance…

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Fords Bridge Amateur Race Club One Day Meeting — H'cp. Won by Gallant Giard

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1956 · page 7

The Annual Race Meeting of the Fords Bridge Amateur Race Club was held at their Racecourse…

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