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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1966

76 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 4

Inland Roads

The Western Herald · Friday 11 November 1966 · page 6

In dealing with the broad subject of roads, it is essential to keep in mind both the great…

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Breaches of the Government Railways Act and By-Laws

The Western Herald · Friday 11 November 1966 · page 11

During the quarter ended September 30, 1966, 1,684 persons were fined a total of $28,068 in Courts…

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Motor Mower Accidents Are Common

The Western Herald · Friday 11 November 1966 · page 9

Accidents caused by motor mowers are common in our community. Although accurate…

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Road Accidents

The Western Herald · Friday 18 November 1966 · page 6

The official statement of Road Accidents in N.S.W. for year ended June 30,1966, issued by the Dept. of Motor…

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Drays Will Take to the Roads Again

The Western Herald · Friday 18 November 1966 · page 6

Millthorpe and District Historical Society will hold a procession of old forms of transport at Millthorpe…

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Motoring Hints

The Western Herald · Friday 18 November 1966 · page 4

Before setting out on long trips, see that your vehicle is in safe mechanical condition. This will avoid being…

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90 Horses Compete at Fords Bridge Ambulance Sports

The Western Herald · Friday 25 November 1966 · page 1

Proof that horse sports are still popular and that sufficient horses are available for the various types of races and poverty events was evidenced at Fords Bridge on Saturday last. About 90 horses…

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Editorial Rest Areas to Be Provided for Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 25 November 1966 · page 1

Motorists especially those who drive long distances must surely be pleased at the announcement last week that modern Roadside Resting [?] on major reads in N.S.W. are to be provided…

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Motoring Hints

The Western Herald · Friday 2 December 1966 · page 3

The average time taken by a train to pass a level crossing is fourteen seconds—whether your car is on it…

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Purchases by Railways

The Western Herald · Friday 2 December 1966 · page 11

The N.S.W. Railways spent at the rate of $1¼ million-a-week on purchases last year…

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Motoring

The Western Herald · Friday 2 December 1966 · page 6

The practice of some drivers who deliberately underinflate their tyres in summer weather is not a wise…

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Motoring Hints

The Western Herald · Friday 9 December 1966 · page 2

There's danger in a loose wheel and more in a tight driver. C.S.I.R.O. tests have…

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Enngonia Motor Bike Sports

The Western Herald · Friday 9 December 1966 · page 10

You are invited to attend the, Enngonia, Motor Bike sports Day at Enngonia, on December 17th…

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Road Transport of Stock Subsidy Extended

The Western Herald · Friday 23 December 1966 · page 7

Primary producers in the Western Division who are in necessitous circumstances through the…

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Road Users urged to take care over Holidays

The Western Herald · Friday 23 December 1966 · page 11

Mr. W. W. D. Harrison, Secretary of the Road Safety Council of New South Wales, said that…

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Department of Main Roads, N.S.W. Junior Engineering Draftsmen or Draftswomen

The Western Herald · Friday 23 December 1966 · page 7

Applications are invited from persons, not more than 18 years of age, for employment at Bourke as…

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