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

Railways, roads & transport, 1901

256 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Werris Creek Wellington Railway

Forbes Times · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 8

A DEPUTATION consisting of about 100 gentlemen being representatives of the Western districts, prominent men of the metropolis, country aldermen, and members of Parliament, waited on the…

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Odd Notes. That Railway Time-table

Forbes Times · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 4

While we are yet awaiting the publication from an official source of the new railway time-table to come into operation on the 6th proximo, there is no doubt that the details published last week are…

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Telegraphic. Tram Accident

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday.—A young man named Frank Coolahan was killed yesterday by a tram at Botany. DEATH OF A MINISTER…

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Railway Matters

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1901 · page 2

THE Illabo correspondent of the Gundagai Independent, writes as follows regarding our railway trouble:—"The people of this district express themselves surprised…

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Special Train

Western Champion · Friday 27 September 1901 · page 10

On Wednesday a special train from Sydney passed through Parkes, on, route for Forbes, conveying Dr. McCormick, of Sydney, who had been wired for to…

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Werris Creek - Wellington Railway

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 12

A deputation consisting of about 100 gentlemen, being representatives of the Western districts, prominent men of the…

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The Melrose Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 October 1901 · page 6

With his usual promptitude, Mr. P. J. Clara, M.P., has drawn the attention of the Public Works Department to the state of the main public road from Condobolin to…

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Railway Time-table

Western Champion · Friday 4 October 1901 · page 10

A public meeting was held at Forbes on Tuesday night to protest against the proposed railway time table, by which means passengers from Forbes…

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Latest Telegrams. Wyalong Railway. Sydney, Thursday Morning

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1901 · page 2

The Railway debate was a very lengthy one. The proposal was opposed by Messrs. John Fitzpatrick, Dr. Ross, Haynes, Hogue, Wood,…

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Train Alterations

Forbes Times · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 8

THE following is the official time-table which comes into operation on Tuesday, October 6th. WESTERN LINE. The 8 p.m. mail train, Sydney to Bathurst, will…

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Temora-Wyalong Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 2

THE debate on the motion to construct a line of railway from Tomora to Wyalong was resumed. Mr. Donaldson thought that the line should be via Cootamundra. This railway was passed…

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The Railways

Western Champion · Friday 11 October 1901 · page 10

The annual report of tho Railway Commissioners for the year ended 30th June is to hand. From it we learn that the line from Orange to Molong,…

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Federal Railway League

Western Champion · Friday 11 October 1901 · page 10

At a meeting of the Committee of the above, held on Wednesday evening a letter was received from the Secretary of the Peak Hill League, Mr A…

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Our Open Column. (To the Editor.) Canowindra to Forbes Railway Line

The Canowindra Star · Friday 11 October 1901 · page 2

Sir.—Monday's "Sydney Morning Herald" publishes a wire from Eugowra which states that a monster public meeting was held in that town on…

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Temora-Wyalong Railway

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 11 October 1901 · page 11

THE following circular has been issued by the Wyalong and District Railway League, and supported by the following towns: Temora, Barmedman,…

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Concerning the Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 2

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH thus summarises the debate on the Temora-Wyalong railway proposal: The leader of the Opposition leaned confidentially across the table; would the leader of the Government…

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"Railway Night."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 2

THUS THE TELEGRAPH:—The Government entertained Parliament at the "railway nigh," which usually forms such a grateful feature of the sessional programme. It was under the liberal management of the…

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Grenfell Railway-Local Revenue

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 2

BELOW we publish returns showing the traffic earnings, &c., for the Grenfell station alone during the month of September; this is, of course, irrespective of large traffic returns from…

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Railway Matters

Western Champion · Friday 18 October 1901 · page 10

The Parkes delegates assisted in a most successful railway meeting at Peak Hill on Wednesday evening, and are highly satisfied with the result of…

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Railway Revenue

Western Champion · Friday 18 October 1901 · page 10

The local Stationmastor kindly uupplies as with the following return for the month of September Passengers, 522, £398 8s ld; livestock, outward,…

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