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

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

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Cycling Comment. To-day's Road Race

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 22 August 1903 · page 3

Crack road riders from every part of Australasia will meet to-day in the annual Dunlop Road Rice, which is the biggest road event of its kind held…

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Municipal Council Record of a Special Meeting. Railway Requirements. Concerning Common Affairs

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 26 August 1903 · page 3

The special meeting called for Friday night last was attended by Aldermen E. A. Neeld (Mayor), F. Neeld. Sully, Peach and Frisken, and the…

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Enthusiastic Meeting of Cyclists. at Mrs. Reynold's Hotel. 6 Mile Road Race, League of Wheelmen Formed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 2

IN response to an advertisement in last week's LACHLANDER, calling a meeting at Mrs. Reynold's Family Hotel for Thursday night last, a…

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Sydney Trams

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 28 August 1903 · page 5

During the last four years the number of persons using the Sydney and Suburban trams has increased three hundred per cent…

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Bridge Building Ain the Kaiser’s Army

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 1

All German cavalry regiments are now supplied with a certain number of boats made of water-tight canvas which they can carry with them on campaigns. The…

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The Show. Meeting of the Committee Will the Train Run? How the Booth Rights Were Sold

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 August 1903 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the P.A.H. and I. Association was held at Hartigan's Hotel, West Wyalong, at 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Mr…

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Cowra-Gregra Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 4 September 1903 · page 3

In the Assembly Dr. Ross asked the Secretary for Public Works.—1. Is it a fact, as reported in the HERALD of last Friday, that the told a deputation that…

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The Show the Committee in Counc[?] How the Entries Are C[?] Ing In. a Train Pares Bogey.[?]

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the P H. and I. Association Committee was sumed at Hartigan's Hotel, West W[?] long, at 2 p.m. on Thursday. T[?]…

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The Railways the Commissioners' Report. Prospects of Hervest Traffic

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 5 September 1903 · page 2

The annual report of the Railway Commissioners was tabled in the State Parliament yesterday. This document revealed the existence…

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A Jump From A Train

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 5

Henry Carter, who was committed for trial on a charge of maliciously wounding a brother aboriginal, while being conveyed from Nowra to Wollongong, in charge of a…

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The Show. Judging To-day. Train as a Factor in its Success. Ground Improvements

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

The show which opens to-day bids fair to he the most successful yet held in Wyalong. The entries are in excess of those of last year;…

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Motor-Car And Mad Bull. Exciting Encounter

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 September 1903 · page 2

The following exciting story comes from America:-- It has devolved upon Farmer Philippi, of Champaign County, I[?]., to…

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Canowindra Railway League

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 September 1903 · page 2

In this issue the Secretary of the above announces a meeting to be held in the School of Arts on 19 th inst, and requests members particularly to be present…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 1

Arrangements are being made by the Railway Commissioners for re-leasing the refreshment rooms on various lines. Tenders are to be opened on September…

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Canowindra Railway League

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 2

The secretary of the above has asked us to remind members that a meeting will be held in the School of Arts hall on Saturday (to-morrow) afternoon, the…

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Railway Traffic

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

OUR wires contain a letter from the Traffic Manager to the Hon. John Meagher, M.L.C., with reference to the carrying of wool from this district during the present…

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The Wonderful Bridge. a Fable

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

Two friends, Russians, were once taking a walk together; one was a wealthy Count, just returned from foreign travel; the ether had never been out of his native…

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Another Railway Works Minister Favourable

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 2

A large deputation waited upon the Minister for Works yesterday, and urged upon him the necessity of constructing a railway from Mudgee…

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Cycling. THE 6 Mile Road Race

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 September 1903 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon last a big crowd of spectators gathered to witness the running of the 6 mile road race. It might be mentioned…

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A Railway Grievance. Platform Wanted. the Mayor on the Member

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 23 September 1903 · page 3

The residents of Wyalong are anxious to have railway accommodation provided in the vicinity of the town, and in furtherance of this object…

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