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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1967

38 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 1 of 2

"See Australia by Train"

The Western Herald · Friday 27 January 1967 · page 6

"See Australia by Train" describes the main rail journeys available to the tourist over the seven separate…

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Official Opening of Brewarrina Aerodrome

The Western Herald · Friday 3 February 1967 · page 6

The Brewarrina Aerodrome is to be officially opened on Saturday, March 11, and an invitation has…

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The Menace of Bushfires Appeal to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 3 February 1967 · page 6

The General Secretary of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. W. Mason) this week appealed, to motorists to take…

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The Railways as a Landlord

The Western Herald · Friday 10 February 1967 · page 4

Revenue from railway real estate has doubled in the past eight years. Announcing this recently in…

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Use Correct Signals Signals are the language of the road

The Western Herald · Friday 24 February 1967 · page 8

In other words the only possible way we have of ensuring that other drivers are fully conversant with what…

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Motorists Right of Way

The Western Herald · Friday 24 February 1967 · page 3

A large number of New South Wales road accidents occur because drivers do not yield right of way…

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Rain Washes Out Louth Motorkhana

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1967 · page 10

On account of rain the Louth Motor Sports Club were compelled to postpone their Motorkhana to have…

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Pedestrians—be Careful! Don't Litter our Roads!!

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 1967 · page 10

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Junior Road Safety So Now You Own a Bicycle!

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 1967 · page 11

Buying a bicycle for a child these days is serious business because it takes the child, with no…

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New Bridge for Darling

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1967 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. has been advised of the acceptance of a $493,752 tender for construction of a new steel and…

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Railway Exhibit at Royal Easter Show

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1967 · page 9

A large model railway will be the main feature of the N.S.W. Railway exhibit at the Royal Easter…

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Motoring Hints

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1967 · page 6

Tests nave shown that, in a normal person, fatigue begins to show after about 45 minutes of…

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Visit of Commissioner for Railways

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1967 · page 1

On Sunday, April 23, Mr. N. McCusker, Commissioner for Railways, will be leaving Sydney on a…

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Railway Offences

The Western Herald · Friday 21 April 1967 · page 8

During the quarter ended March 31st, 1967, 1,711 persons were fined a total of $29,359 in Courts…

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Railways Commissioner Show Plans for Bourke Railway Station

The Western Herald · Friday 28 April 1967 · page 1

Mr. Neil McCusker, Commissioner for N.S.W. Railways, displayed a sketch plan of the new…

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"The Great St. Trinans Train Robbery"

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1967 · page 10

This is the star at the Wonderland on Saturday and Monday, 20th and 22nd of May…

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Louth Sports Club Motorkhana Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 19 May 1967 · page 1

An attractive programme of motor cycle and motor car novelty events will commence at 10 a.m…

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Department of Main Roads, N.S.W. Bourke Works Office

The Western Herald · Friday 14 July 1967 · page 7

Tenders will be accepted up to 2.30 p.m. on 24th July, 1967 for the hire of (a) 60-80 H.P. rubber tyred…

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Income Tax Deductions For Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 21 July 1967 · page 5

Many motorists will soon be illing in their income tax returns and—wherer their vehicles help…

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Breaches of the Govt. Railway Act

The Western Herald · Friday 28 July 1967 · page 6

During the quarter ended June 30, 1967, 1,887 persons were fined a total of $34,565 in Courts of…

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