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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1957

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

The Western Herald · Friday 18 January 1957 · page 3

Only distilled water should be employed for topping up the electrolyte in the cells of the storage battery say N.R.M.A…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Glenbawn Dam

The Western Herald · Friday 18 January 1957 · page 13

Motorists travelling north on the New England Highway or visiting the Upper Hunter area may wish to…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. N.R.M.A. Country Membership

The Western Herald · Friday 25 January 1957 · page 13

"N.R.M.A. country membership is now more than 100,000," said Mr. H. E. Richards, N.R. M.A. General Secretary…

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Hints to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 25 January 1957 · page 13

Manufacturer's specifications regarding tyre sizes and pressure should be adhered to at all times. Running of tyres in…

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Canada's Big Road Bill

The Western Herald · Friday 1 February 1957 · page 13

During the period of July, 1956, to June, 1957, Canada will spend an estimated 720-million dollars on road and street…

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Railway Interest, Development and Concessions

The Western Herald · Friday 1 February 1957 · page 7

The following article appeared in the last issue of the "Transport Officers' Gazette" and is of interest…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Illegal Overtaking on Left

The Western Herald · Friday 1 February 1957 · page 13

The N.R.M.A. has received a number of complaints from members recently, concerning vehicles which overtake on the…

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Hints to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 1 February 1957 · page 13

The N.R.M.A. says that when carrying out repairs, it is essential to use the correct type and size of spanners, e.g., B.S.F./…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Night Driving

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1957 · page 2

To say that a motorist must drive within the limits of his headlights when driving at night is stating the case in too…

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Visit of Railway Commissioner

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1957 · page 9

Our local Station Master (Mr. McGregor) has informed us that the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Neil…

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Road Fools

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 8

For some people "there is no vehicle foolproof enough, no road wide enough, no curve gentle enough, to deter them…

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[?] £1 Million Loco Order for Railways

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 14

Ten more diesel-electric locomotives worth more than £1 million have been ordered by the…

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Restrictions on Motor Industry to Be Eased Shortly

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 12

Prices of new ears will drop this year because of sale tax cuts and easing of import restrictions…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Motorists Chief Visits N.S.W.

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 13

The visit to N.S.W. of Lord Teynham, Chairman of the Automobile Association of Grt. Britain, has been of great…

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New York Motor Show Opens in Glitter of Chrome

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 13

The giant New York motor show burst on star[?]ed New Yorkers in a glare of glittering chrome,…

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N.s.w. Government Railways Summary of Annual Report for the Year 1955-56

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 10

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. N. McCusker, has presented to the Minister for Transport, the Hon…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Easter Accommodation

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1957 · page 10

Country motorists intending to visit Sydney during the Easter Holidays are strongly advised by the N.R.M.A. to…

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Road Dust Causes Engine Wear

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1957 · page 2

N.R.M.A. Engineers advise that road dust ranks high among the many causes of engine wear. It usually finds its…

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Nyngan-cobar Road to Be Bitumenised

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1957 · page 8

As can be seen under the heading of Nyngan in another column, work of putting down five miles of bitumen road from…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. "No Standing" Restrictions

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1957 · page 2

In view of the serious impediment to the free flow of vehicles in the Pyrmont Bridge Road by parked vehicles, the…

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