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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1962

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Visit of Road Safety Officer

The Western Herald · Friday 22 June 1962 · page 7

The Bourke branch of the Road Safety Council conduced a "Courtesy Week" for drivers during the period in which Bourke Show was held. Local police officers,…

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Use Correct Signals for Road Safety

The Western Herald · Friday 22 June 1962 · page 7

If every roaduser in a spirit of consideration for others, made a consistent effort to perfect his…

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"Road Train" Moves 250 Tons

The Western Herald · Friday 29 June 1962 · page 1

A new type of road transporter, with 40 wheels claimed to be the biggest and most…

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Motor Notes Using the Choke

The Western Herald · Friday 29 June 1962 · page 3

Using a choke longer than necessary to get a vehicle underway not only wastes fuel but tends to cause…

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Motor Notes Nuts and Bolts

The Western Herald · Friday 29 June 1962 · page 4

Lining up the cotter pin hole in a bolt with the slots in a castellated nut is made easier by filing a groove…

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Shire of Darling Shire Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 6 July 1962 · page 10

At last week's Shire meeting the Councillors dealt with repairs to many roads…

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Road Safety

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1962 · page 8

The "Road Safety" newspaper says that a slogan entered in a safety contest by an 11-year-old Mosman…

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Corespondence C.A.R. ROADS (To the Editor, "Western Herald")

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1962 · page 7

Dear Sir. — I have been asked by graziers to publish this information and trust, sir, you will be able to spare…

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Income-Tax Deductions for Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 13 July 1962 · page 13

Taxation time is here again and motorists will be examining the position to see how it effects them…

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Road Safety Council of N.S.W. Cycling Conduct

The Western Herald · Friday 20 July 1962 · page 11

The conduct of a pedal cyclist on the road was just as important as that of any motorist or any…

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Road Plans for Games Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1962 · page 10

Motorists making the transcontinental trip across the Eyre Highway to Perth for the Commonwealth…

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New Deal Demanded on Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1962 · page 2

The President of the Australian Automobile Association, Sir Norman Nock reporting on recent…

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Fords Bridge Open Tennis Tournament

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1962 · page 8

This tournament will be played over two week-ends, 4th and 5th and 11th and 12th August and quite a…

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Road Safety Council of New South Wales Share the Road

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1962 · page 2

The road was a very big place, so big in fact, that there was room on it for all who wished to use it…

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Air-Conditioned Train Services (Statement by the Minister for Transport, Mr. McMahon)

The Western Herald · Friday 27 July 1962 · page 3

It is doubtful whether any other railway system in the world provides such extensive air-conditioned train services as those now operating in New South Wales…

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Fords Bridge Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 3 August 1962 · page 12

As quite a number of Bourke Tennis Club members are travelling to Fords Bridge the next two…

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Road Safety Council of N.S.W. What Causes Motor Cycle Accidents?

The Western Herald · Friday 3 August 1962 · page 2

If people were asked what caused most road accidents the majority would undoubtedly reply…

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CORRESPONDENCE To the Editor "Western Herald" The Discharging of Fire Arms on Public Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 3 August 1962 · page 12

Dear Sir,—It has come to my notice that many people living in western country towns in New…

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F.I.D.O. Meets Commerce Leaders Plan Laid For Pioneer's North-South Road Scheme

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1962 · page 13

The Federal Inland Development Organisation and the Federated Chambers of Commerce of North Queensland and Far North Queensland have agreed on a joint approach to the Federal Government on…

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Eyre Highway Guides Produced for Games-bound Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1962 · page 13

The Games Publicity Bureau has produced an informative, colour guide to the Eyre Highway, the…

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