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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1962

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Abuse to the Motorist

The Western Herald · Friday 10 August 1962 · page 11

Cutting criticism of the policy which substitutes propaganda for practical remedies was made by the…

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Fords Bridge News

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1962 · page 14

The welcome rain has complicated things for the Fords Bridge Open Tennis Championships…

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The Avondale Road

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1962 · page 14

The following reply letter has been received by Mr. A. O'Mally from the Bourke Shire, in answer…

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Road Safety Council of New South Wales Safety Helmets and the Motor Cycle

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1962 · page 13

If safety helmets are necessary in mines and on big construction jobs then they are more necessary…

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Annual Dubbo-Nyngan Road Race Next

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1962 · page 1

Mr. H. Pearson, League of Wheelmen of N.S.W. Handicapper, has announced the handicaps for the…

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Railway Excursion

The Western Herald · Friday 17 August 1962 · page 7

Greatly reduced rail fares will be available to passengers travelling between any two stations in…

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States' Roads Liability

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1962 · page 10

The Federal Government's substantial roads aid was to help State Governments with their…

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Bourke Road Safety Council

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1962 · page 14

At the annual general meeting of the Bourke Road Safety Council last night (Thursday) it was…

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Road Safety Council of New South Wales Motor Bikes and Speed

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1962 · page 2

In addition to the normal speed restrictions provided in built up areas there are additional speed…

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Fords Bridge Sports Day This

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1962 · page 8

Tomorrow, Saturday, 25th August, will see the Sports of the Year—Fords Bridge's annual event for the Bourke…

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CYCLING Nyngan — Dubbo Road Race

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1962 · page 14

Kerry Hoole, of Campsie, won the 100 mile NynganDubbo Cycling Road Race on Saturday last from…

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Fords Bridge Tennis News

The Western Herald · Friday 31 August 1962 · page 11

The rain held off last week-end enabling the last matches of the Fords Bridge Open Tennis…

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Road Safety Council of New South Wales Share the Road

The Western Herald · Friday 31 August 1962 · page 2

Like many other things available to us, use of the road is free subject, of course, to certain legal…

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Motor Industry a Barometer of the Nation's Economy

The Western Herald · Friday 31 August 1962 · page 15

This year's Sydney motor Show is being staged in a mood of high endeavour, and optimism…

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Road Safety Council of New South Wales The Signs of Life

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1962 · page 13

Traffic signs were once described as "Signs of life" and this compliment had proved itself…

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Warnings of Danger Road Safety Council of N.S.W.

The Western Herald · Friday 14 September 1962 · page 4

A driver's appreciation of warning signs could indicate his worth as a safe driver, Mr. Harrison,…

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Fords Bridge Races Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1962 · page 1

Over forty horses have been nominated for the annual race meeting of the Fords Bridge Amateur…

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Road Safety Council of New South Wales Protection on the Road

The Western Herald · Friday 21 September 1962 · page 2

Just as there were "danger" signs for drivers, there were "protection" signs for other road-users, Mr. W. W. D. Harrison, Secretary of the Road Safety Council of N.S.W., said this week…

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Road Safety Council of N.S.W. Who Teaches Road Safety?

The Western Herald · Friday 28 September 1962 · page 13

The fact that 118 children, under 16 years died in road accidents and 3,703 of the same age were…

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Winner of Fords Bridge A.R. Club Handicap

The Western Herald · Friday 28 September 1962 · page 1

MR. J. GLASSON'S ROYAL BANQUET Photo by "Speedex"…

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