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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1897

23 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Department of Public Works. Roads Branch. Young, 24th December, 1896

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1897 · page 2

Sir— In reply to your letter of the 12th inst, I have to inform you that tenders will in future be advertised in the Grenfell paper where the works are on roads leading to or in the vicinity…

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The Man Who Knows the Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1897 · page 4

He drives directly home, even in dark nights, does the man who knows the road. The overhanging gloom, the deceptive shadows, the uncertain sounds, don't bother him. He can feel…

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The Man Who Knows the Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 4

He drives directly home, even in dark night does the man who known the mad. The over-hanging gloom, the deceptive shadows, the uncertain Sounds, don't bother him. He can feel…

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Cyclists' Road Race

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 8 May 1897 · page 2

THE race for the silver cup presented by Mr. J. M. Mannell, and nomination money; second prize, pair silver fruit [?], also presented by Mr. Mannell, took place of Wednesday last, the…

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Grenfell Railway League

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

A SPECIAL MEETING of the above was held at the School of Arts, on Monday evening, Mr. J. Q. Wood presiding. Minutes of previous meeting read, and…

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Grenfell Railway League

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 2

A SPECIAL MEETING of the above was held at the School of Arts. On Monday evening, Mr. J. Q. Wood presiding. Minutes of previous meeting read and…

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Grenfell Railway League

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 18 September 1897 · page 2

A SPECIAL MEETING of the above was held in the School of Arts, on Monday evening, Mr. J. Q. Wood presiding. Present: Messrs. Vaughn, Cousins, Sinel, Harvey, Taylor,…

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The Grenfell Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 2

We are promised a visit by another Parliamentary party on Friday next. They will be met at the station by Mr. Greene, M.P., and by him and others conveyed through the Land of…

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Grenfell Railway League

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 2

A SPECIAL MEETING of the above was held in the School of Arts, on Monday evening. Mr. J. Q. Wood presiding. Present: Messrs. Vaughn, Cousins, Sinel, Harvey, Taylor,…

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A Railway to Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 3

Some mild "log-rolling" is going on over the attempt to get a railway to Grenfell. Of course it's not considered to be log-rolling, as that word is decidedly unparliamentary, but a new phrase…

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Railway via Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 4

THE proposed extension from Koorawatha is attracting attention in various quarters, and there are indications of hostility to the route. The other evening, the member for Young was…

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Railway Communication

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

Now that the subject of railway extension has taken form held of the public mind, there is some hope that lines conducive to the welfare at the country will be constructed. From this…

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Railway Matters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

THE likelihood of a railway running through Grenfell, on to Wyalong and Hitlston is awakening the liveliest interest in places which, having already lines of their own, are desirous of…

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Temora,wyalong Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1897 · page 2

Cootamundra, Ocy. 7th, 1897. Mr. J, L. Trefle, Temora,— Sir, — Many thanks for the publication of my letter in your last issue. Since writing, we have arranged for the…

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Inquiry Into the Proposed Line of Railway Condobolin to Euabalong

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 2

THE.Sectional Public Works Committee, consiting of the Hon. D. 0'Connor, M.L.C., Mr. T. Hassell, M.P. (Moree), chairman; and Mr. J. Fegan, M.P. (Wickham), accompanied by Mr…

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Proposed New Railways. Koorawatha Line Recommended

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 2

The Public Works Committee sat on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr. Ewing, M.P. The time was taken up by the rending and consideration of two reports by sectional committies, one…

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Temora-Wyalong Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

THE secretary of the Temora Railway League has landed the Temora Independent the following letter, which he received in reply to his communication re the Public Works Committee…

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Young Railway League

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the Young Railway League was held on Wednesday night, Mr. E. Taylor occupying the chair. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Railway Matters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1897 · page 2

Mr. M. USHER, representing the Railway Department, arrived in Grenfell on Saturday last, for purpose of making inquiries and ascertaining the probable amount of traffic, &c., and…

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Railway Matters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1897 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Young Railway League, it was decided to write to Mr. J. C, Watson, the member for the district, asking him to interview the Hon. Mr. Young and arrange…

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