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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1968

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The Bourke - Wanaaring Road

The Western Herald · Friday 12 July 1968 · page 5

The following article is extracted from the minutes of the Darling Shire Council Meeting held on 28th May, re-lating to the condition of the Bourke Wanaaring road. The Bourke Carriers' As -…

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New Road System Planned

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 3

The Federal Government has accepted a tender of $637,000 for the first stage of a…

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New Bridge for Cuff's Creek

The Western Herald · Friday 2 August 1968 · page 4

Mr. B. N. Loader, Divisional Engineer of the Department of Main Roads, Bourke, announced…

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Regulation Outlaws "Road Hogs"

The Western Herald · Friday 9 August 1968 · page 5

With more and more multiple-lane highways coming into use, drivers are apt to overlook their…

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Motor Lorry Weights

The Western Herald · Friday 30 August 1968 · page 1

Motor lorries with an unladen weight of less than two tons now are not required to display the "tare"…

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Parkes-Broken Hill Railway Line

The Western Herald · Friday 13 September 1968 · page 2

The N.S.W. Railways are constructing crossing loops 6,000 ft. in length in the line between Parkes and Broken Hill. The crossing loops are…

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Trying to Bridge the Gap

The Western Herald · Friday 20 September 1968 · page 4

Skipper HARRY SULLIVAN, is a picture of deep concentration as he prepares to play a shot during last weeks Open Fours Bowls Title. It was to no avail as Harry's team went down in a great game…

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Huge Growth in Country Service for Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 20 September 1968 · page 8

N.R.M.A. District Depots — service stations and garages that undertake the N.R.M.A.'s work in the…

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Road Grant for Darling Shire

The Western Herald · Friday 27 September 1968 · page 10

Grants to Councils for rural road construction financed under the provisions of the…

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Motor Cycles at Enngonia

The Western Herald · Friday 27 September 1968 · page 10

JACK WHITE, "Congararra," (left) and MICK NORTHEY, "Dunsandle," (right), try out the latest model Honda Motor Cycles at the Dalgety N.Z.L. Enngonia Field Day last Wednesday. Local Honda distributor, MR. LES. PEARSON, of Collins' Post Office Garage is also pictured…

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Sports of the Year at Fords Bridge Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1968 · page 1

The Committee of the Fords Bridge Sports Club will stage what has been referred to as "the Sports of the Year" at the Fords Bridge Sportsgroand tomorrow, commencing at 10 a.m…

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Sports of the Year at Fords Bridge Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 4 October 1968 · page 1

The Committee of the Fords Bridge Sports Club will stage what has been referred to as "the Sports of the Year" at the Fords Bridge Sportsground tomorrow, commencing at 10 a.m…

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At Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1968 · page 4

LES GAITER (left) and JOHN McNEILL (right) photographed at the Fords Bridge Horse Sports last Saturday. Both riders appear to be riding a little short and horses appear to be carrying a little overweight…

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At Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1968 · page 4

LES GAITER (left) and JOHN McNEILL (right) photographed at the Fords Bridge Horse Sports last Saturday. Both riders appear to be riding a little short and horses appear to be carrying a little overweight…

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Finishes at "The Bridge"

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1968 · page 6

Stamen, ridden by BRIAN BARTON, wins the Cooncoolie Stockman's Flutter at the Fords Bridge Horse Sports last Saturday. Kingabilla, ridden by BEDE DONN is second, and just in the peture is third placegetter, Nothing Yet,…

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Finishes at "The Bridge"

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1968 · page 6

Stamen, ridden by BRIAN BARTON, wins the Cooncoolie Stockman's Flutter at the Fords Bridge Horse Sports last Saturday. Kingabilla, ridden by BEDE DONN is second, and just in the pcture is third placegetter, Nothing Yet,…

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Horse Sports of the Year at Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1968 · page 1

A particularly good crowd attended one of the best Horse Sports Meetings seen at Fords Bridge for many years last Saturday. A total of 88 horses were on the ground and competed in…

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New Number for N.R.M.A. Road Service

The Western Herald · Friday 25 October 1968 · page 8

The phone number for N.R.M.A. road service in the Sydney metropolitan area changed to the new…

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New Number for N.R.M.A. Road Service

The Western Herald · Friday 25 October 1968 · page 8

The phone number for N.R.M.A. road service in the Sydney metropolitan area changed to the new…

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Petrol Prices Still Puzzle to Motorists

The Western Herald · Friday 25 October 1968 · page 10

The General Secretary of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. W. Mason) said this week that Australian motorists…

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