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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1960

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Fords Bridge Tennis Tournament Dodgers Down Weavers

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1960 · page 8

Although the Fords Bridge team suffered defeat by Knngonia in its initial match of the season, it's enthusiasm…

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Motor Notes Tell-tale Oil Spots

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1960 · page 6

The place where your car normally stands can give you some valuable information about oil leaks…

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N.R.M.A. Road Surface Map

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1960 · page 7

The N.K.M.A. has produced as a free service to members a new type of map which will be of value in the…

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Anomaly of Petrol Sold on Anzac Day (Reprinted from "The Open Road" June, 1960

The Western Herald · Friday 3 June 1960 · page 10

The extraordinary anomaly which makes purchase of petrol in N.S.W. illegal on Anzac Day, but which…

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Town Road Improvements

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1960 · page 8

At present the Shire road gangs are at work improving the roads in town. The road in Oxley Street from Glen to…

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Road Accidents and Children

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1960 · page 5

A lot of road accidents in which children are involved could he avoided if motorists took more care…

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Federal Governments Move In Inland Road Scheme

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1960 · page 11

The Federal Members' Food and Agriculture Committee will leave Canberra within the next week or so to…

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Greasing Your Car Chassis (Reprinted from "The Open Road," June 1, 1960)

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1960 · page 10

Lubricating the various chassis points is a rewarding experience for the "Do It Yourself" motorist. The…

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France's New Motoring Laws

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1960 · page 14

Under France's new motoring laws, police may levy fines on the spot up to £2/18/0 stg., according to…

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Representations to Railways Commissioner

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1960 · page 6

The Commissioner for Railways has forwarded to Mr. Renshaw the following letter:—…

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Railway Station and Goods Shed

The Western Herald · Friday 10 June 1960 · page 8

Work is progressing on the erection of a new goodshed and repairs and renovations to the local Railway Station. It is…

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Train Warning on Transistors

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1960 · page 11

The Railways Department will prosecute passengers who play transistor radios in trains—but only if they…

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Road Safety Essay Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1960 · page 1

The Road Safety Council of N.S.W. villi again conduct this year, in conjunction with the Police…

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Mt. Isa-Bourke Road Would Save Heavy Losses of Cattle

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1960 · page 11

An average of 100,000 cattle perish in the Queensland Channel Country every year because of drought,…

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Display of Road Accident Photographs

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 1

Nineteen photographs of actual accidents in various parts of the State, all of which were fatal, are being displayed in…

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Darling Shire Council Extensive Road Programme Approved

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 3

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Darling Shire Council held at the Council Chambers, Bourke,…

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Australias Richest Motor Race the Armstrong 500

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 12

The biggest, and richest motor race in Australia's history is to be conducted at Phillip Island, in Victoria,…

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Bourke Road Safety Council

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 6

An invitation is given to all interested in Road Safety to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Bourke Branch…

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Road Safety Council of New South Wales Second Annual Road Safety Congress

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 5

The Road' Safety Council of New South Wales proposes to hold its second annual road safety congress in…

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Major Expansion Plans for N.r.m.a. Road Service

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 11

The tremendous growth in N.R.M.A. membership, now approaching 450,000, has led to major expansion plans for…

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