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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 8 of 13

The Canowindra-Gregra Railway

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 24 August 1901 · page 5

In last Saturday’s Forbes TIMES, “Theodomas” writes as follows regarding the proposed line :— “The good people of Orange are just now kicking…

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As Others See Us. No Xiii—roads and Footpaths

Western Champion · Friday 30 August 1901 · page 14

If a new estate is cut up for closer settlement in municipalities at Home, the streets are formed and drained—footpaths curbed and guttered, and…

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Peak Hill Railway

Western Champion · Friday 30 August 1901 · page 11

Owing to the lothargy displayed by the residents of Parkes regarding the long proposed Parkes—Peak Hill railway there is a possibility now of…

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Cowra to Gregra Railway Cowra Eugowra, and Forbes. (To the Editor.)

The Canowindra Star · Friday 30 August 1901 · page 4

Sir.—"Theodamus" in the "Forces Times" deals in a one-sided way with the above railway proposal of the Canowindra Railway League, and the "Free…

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Wyalong-Grenfell Railway. (From the Record.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 August 1901 · page 2

A large and enthusiasti meeting of those favourable to the Grenfell- Wyalong extension took place at the Council chambers. Grenfell, on Friday, Angust 16th. Messrs…

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Grenfell Railway Extension

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 31 August 1901 · page 2

A great effort is being made to have the two lines Grenfull-Wyalong and Temora-Wyalong placed again before the Public Works Committee. The Grenfell Railway League, acting in…

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Temora-Wyalong Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 31 August 1901 · page 4

IN the Assembly on the 21st instant, Mr O'Sullivan, Secretary for Public Works, rose to move: "That it is expedient that the construction of a line of railway from Temora to Wyalong, as…

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The Wyalong Railway

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1901 · page 3

A GREAT effort is being made to have the lines, Grenfell to Wyalong and Temora to Wyalong, placed again before the Public Works…

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Tram accident

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 4 September 1901 · page 2

A man named Webb was killed by an electric tram at Newtown last night…

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Parkes to Bro[?]gan Road

Western Champion · Friday 6 September 1901 · page 11

The secretary of the Brolgan and Warregal Farmers' Association (Mr H Bowditch) is in receipt of a letter from the Under-Secretary, per Mr J B…

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Reduction of Railway Freight

Western Champion · Friday 6 September 1901 · page 11

On Monday, 2nd inst, the revised railway freights came into operation, the following being the more important reductions in freightage, between…

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Bulboney Railway

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 6 September 1901 · page 7

As the result of several interviews held by Mr. P. J. Clara, M.P., with the Premier and Minister for Works, the latter gentleman has finally asked Parliament to allow…

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Grenfell-Wyalong Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 2

About 20 members of Parliament accompanied a deputation to the Minister for Works on Wednesday Afternoon to urge tho construction of a line of railway from Grenfell to Wyalong…

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Railway Statistics

Forbes Times · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 1

THE following items of information are compiled from the Report of the Railway Commissioners for the year ended June 30th. 1901. The railway to Forbes was completed and opened…

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More Railway Extension

Forbes Times · Saturday 7 September 1901 · page 4

MR. O’SULLIVAN is generally credited with taking an optimistic view of matters, especially in those connected with his own department, and this seems to be borne out by his remarks…

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Railway Meeting

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

A PUBLIC meeting in connection with railway matters was held at Crouch's Australia Hotel, Central Wyalong, [?] to consider the [?] lcoal [?]…

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The Railway. Temora-wyalong Line to Be Submitted Direct

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 2

JUST before going to press Mr. J.P. Meagher hande[?] us a telegram, received from his brother Mr. M. Meagher, as follows:—"Temora…

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Railway Matters

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 10 September 1901 · page 3

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal says:—"The Grenfell—Wyalong railway has entered on to a new phase. The route is to be re-discussed. That is owing to J…

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The Railway. Grenfell Wyalong Route

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 2

A large deputation of those interested, accompanied by some 20 members of Parliament, waited or the Minister for Works on Wednesday, and…

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Railway Extension. Temora to Wyalong. Meeting at Wyalong

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 September 1901 · page 2

A very large meeting of Wyalong residents was held at Crouch's Hotel on Monday night, to urge the Minister for Works and Premier to at once…

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