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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. Safety Scheme Worth a Trial

The Western Herald · Friday 25 October 1957 · page 2

"We are very disappointed that the Government will not give the road warden scheme a trial," said Mr. H. E…

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Appeal for Better Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 1 November 1957 · page 2

The Graziers' Association of N.S.W. has appealed to the Prime Minister for financial aid to improve…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 1 November 1957 · page 1

A Sports Meeting, with horse and athletic events will be held at Fords Bridge on Saturday, November 9th. Half proceeds go…

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Sydney's Costly Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 8

In spite of the fact that the Sydney Harbour bridge has earned £13,747,482 it still owes £6,188,353 of the original cost…

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Mail Closing Times. (Train)

The Western Herald · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 14

Monday and Wednesday, 9.30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Report on State Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 10

Extracts from the annual report of the Department of Main Roads for the year ended 30th June, 1957…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 1

All roads will lead to Fords Bridge to-morrow (Sat., Nov. 9) for the Monster Sports Meeting. Proceeds are in aid of the…

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New Model Cars Frisky Babies Cause a Stir at the London Motor Show

The Western Herald · Friday 8 November 1957 · page 5

Britain's newest cars, the Frisky and the Friskysport, which took the London Motor Show by…

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Fords Bridge—

The Western Herald · Friday 15 November 1957 · page 1

Report of last Saturday's sports was received too late for this issue and will appear next week…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. N.R.M.A. President Criticises Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 15 November 1957 · page 7

N.R.M.A. President, Sir Norman Nock, who recently returned from a six months tour of the East, Britain,…

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Fords Bridge V Meatworks

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 6

At Fords Bridge on Sunday last the home team defeated Meatworks by 185 to 155…

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"Road To Zanzibar"

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 11

A musical production "Road To Zanzibar," will be screened at the Wonderland Open Air Picture Garden next Monday,…

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Mail Closing Times. (Train)

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 14

Monday and Wednesday, 9.30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m…

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N.s.w. to Tax Road Hauliers

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 14

The N.S.W. Government is expected to act soon on legislation for a road tax on motor hauliers…

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Sports Day at Fords Bridge 21 Starters in Flag and Bending Races

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 7

A very pleasant day's Sports was held at Fords Bridge last Saturday, 9th November, in ald of C.W.A…

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Huge Railway Water Lift to West

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 14

The Railways Department is now carrying hundreds of thousands of gallons of water each week to…

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

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 2

General Secretary of the N.R.M.A., Mr. H. E. Richards, recently announced that his Association had…

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I.H. CELEBRATES 50th Motor Truck Anniversary

The Western Herald · Friday 22 November 1957 · page 11

This year International Harvester is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the field of motor truck…

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New Diesel Train

The Western Herald · Friday 29 November 1957 · page 8

The new air-conditioned diesel train paid a trial run to Bourke on Tuesday last and returned to Dubbo on…

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New Railway Times Air Conditioned Train From December 2

The Western Herald · Friday 29 November 1957 · page 8

With the announcement of the commencement of the new air conditioned train on this line from…

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