Newmans Coach Lines was an Australian coach charter company with operations in

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History

In 1987, the

coach operations of Chester Coaches were purchased by New Zealand-based Newmans Coach Lines. Newmans also purchased the

business of Carah Coaches. In late 1989, Newmans commenced operating services from Sydney to

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under the ''Scenic Intercapital'' brand. Rather than operating as express services like other coach operators, the services operated with overnight stops in

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. These ceased in 1990. In 1990, Newmans commenced operating coaches for

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following the demise of Deluxe Coachlines."Newmans" ''Fleetline'' issue 218 September 1993 page 197 In 1992, the inbound tour business was sold to

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and the Great Sights business to Manly Bus Service. Newmans ceased trading in February 1993.

Fleet

When operations ceased, the fleet consisted of 21 coaches.

Depots

Newmans was initially based in Chester Hill. In July 1988, it relocated to Arncliffe."Newmans Tours" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' issue 4/4 January 1989

References

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