Department of Main Roads Work Commenced on Bridge at Louth
Work has commenced on the construction of a bridge over the Darling River at Louth, about 60…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1962
107 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 1 of 6
Road-Worthiness Test
Recently Mr. N. A. Neal, General Secretary of the Motor Traders' Association of N.S.W., appealed…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Correspondence Shire Roads (To the Editor, "Western Herald,")
Dear Sir—I have been asked by the party I represent and many other ratepayers to suggest a plan to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Department of Main Roads New Divisional Headquarters at Bourke Opens March 1st
On 1st March, 1962, the Department of Main Roads, N.S.W. will establish a new Divisional…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Less Money for Our Roads
Less money will be available for Country roads, and public works as a result of the decision of the N.S.W…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railways Annual Report
The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. N. McCusker, has presented to the Minister for Transport, the Hon. J. M. A. McMahon, M.L.A., his report on the operations of the Department of Railways for the year…
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Work has been in progress at Louth on the bridge for some months now—a neat workers quarters has been…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Better Roads and New Bridges
Road and bridge construction has been a feature of the work of the State Government in recent years. Since 1953, 4,092 miles of new bitumen surfacing have been laid down and £15.3m has been spent on…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →"Last Train From Gun Hill"
One of the most stirring outdoor dramas ever made— the Hal Wallis production, "Last Train From Gun Hill"…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →N.R.M.A. Urges Investigation on Toll Road Proposals
N.R.M.A. General Secretary, Mr. H. E. Richards, has urged that an independent investigation be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Accidents
Children under seven years of age were responsible for 22% of pedestrian accidents and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bigger Motor Now as Ford Falcon "Optional"
A new high - performance engine will now be available as an optional extra on the Ford…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tramline Trap
Some cars swerve dangerously when driven on or off tram lines. The Petroleum Information Bureau…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Motor Notes Forgotten Transmissions
Modern transmissions are so quiet that owners are inclined to forget about the need for regular lubrication,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Ambulance News Fords Bridge Ladies Auxiliary
The annual meeting was held last Friday evening at Fords Bridge. Officers were elected as…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Improve Roads, Cut Accidents
Secretary to the Roads Campaign Council in Britain (Mr. Basil Rogers) said in London, that the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Throw Away" Bottles Seen as Road Menace
Mr. G. Hackney, a member of the Dubbo Agricultural Bureau, said that the new type "throw…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Harbour Bridge 36 Years Old Second Crossing Needed
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was 30 years old on 19th March, 1962. N.R.M.A. General…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Fares, Freights, Are Not Too High
Services rendered to the country districts by the Railways Department should never be under estimated. In recent years great progress has been made in improving rural passenger and goods services and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A Road Safely Message Danger on Foot
The tragedy of death was always stronger in large numbers the President of the local Branch…
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