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

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

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Railway to Hillston

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1903 · page 2

THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, consisting of Messrs. McFarlane (Chairman), W. R. Campbell, John Hughes, and A. Kethel, M's.L.C. and…

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Concerning the Celebration. The Progress of Arrangements The Beer Supply Assured Two Railway Men Slighted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 3

The Railway Opening Celebration Committee met at McKee's Hotel, Central Wyalong, on Friday night. Mr. C. R. Sadler presided. There…

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Need of a Railway

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 4 December 1903 · page 2

As showing the need which exists for railway communication, Mr. J. B. Williamson, of Warge Rock, informs us that off a 6¼ bag crop of wheat…

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Railway Matters. (Continued.) (To the Editor of the "Champion")

Western Champion · Friday 4 December 1903 · page 18

SIR,—Shortly after this the political atmosphere became unsettled, and affected the minds of those who had the directing of the affairs pertaining…

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Railway Reception Committee

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1903 · page 3

A MEETING of the Reception Committee was held on Thursday night last. Mr. C. R. Sadler occupied the chair, and about 30 others were present…

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Correspondence. Railway Official Opening. (To the Editor of the Wyalong Star)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1903 · page 3

SIR,—Kindly grant me space in your valuable paper for a few remarks on the above. All must be aware that Sir John See will officially open our railway on the…

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Railway Opening

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1903 · page 2

IN to-day's issue we publish a letter from MR. S. WILSON, of Lake Cowal, impressing on the public generally the necessity for making a good demonstration on Saturday…

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Correspondence Railway Official Opening. (To the Editor)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 December 1903 · page 3

Sir—Kindly grant me space in your valuable paper for a few remarks on the above. All must be aware that Sir John…

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Railway Opening

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1903 · page 2

MUCH regret is expressed at the turn which events have taken in regard to the visit of the Ministerial party. The Reception Committee has been officially informed…

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Railway Reception Committee

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1903 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the above committee was held on Tuesday night last, at Dwyer's hotel. Mr. C. R. Sadler occupied the chair. Twenty other members…

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The Harvest Heavy Whfat Arrivals. Railway Arrangements

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 December 1903 · page 2

Large quantities of wheat are arriving in Sydney daily. Yesterday's arrivals were 6,500 bags The Railway Commissioners have 9,000…

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Opening the Railway. the Day's Programme. Celebration Comment. the True Spirit of Economy

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 12 December 1903 · page 2

This is a public holiday. Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, will perform the opening ceremony in connection with our…

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Wyalong Railway Officially Opened

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1903 · page 2

THE opening of the Wyalong railway on Saturday, 12th December, was a huge success, both for numbers and enthusiasm. The efforts of the Reception Committee in…

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At the Station Before the Train Arrived

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 December 1903 · page 2

Before the arrival of the train con veying the Ministerial party, the railway station presented a fairly animated appearance. The display of bunting,…

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Opening the Railway. The Ceremony Described. Speeches at the Luncheon Doings of the Day

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 December 1903 · page 2

The opening ceremony in connection with the Temora Wyalong railway extension was performed on Saturday by the State Treasurer…

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Wyalong Railway

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 December 1903 · page 4

The official ceremony in connection with the opening of the railway took place at noon on Saturday in the presence of a large gathering. The…

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Railway League

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1903 · page 2

A MEETING of the members of the Wyalong Railway League was held at Cook's Hotel, on Thursday night last, for the purpose of disbanding the League. There…

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A Boat Train

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 19 December 1903 · page 5

An "amphibious boat," now in practical operation In Denmark, would seem to have paved the way for the solution of the problem involved In the…

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Wyalong-Temora Railway. Opening Ceremony on

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 19 December 1903 · page 2

WHILE declaring the line open on Saturday, Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works,. sketched the history of the line in Parliament. More than ten years ago he had proposed it as a member of the Public…

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Wyalong Railway. Opening Ceremony

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 19 December 1903 · page 2

The official ceremony in connection with the opening of the railway took place at noon on Friday, in the presence of a large gathering. The weather was…

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