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

Railways, roads & transport, 1905

274 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 14

Trundle Railway. Official Correspondence

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 May 1905 · page 7

Mr A. J. Kelly M.L.A., is in receipt of the following official pondence:-- The Treasury, N.S.W…

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Road Race

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 3

THIS event, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, caused much excitement among cyclists, and was a very successful affair. For this, much of the credit is due…

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Railway Matters

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 11

The Secretary of the Tomingley Railway League is in receipt of the following communication from Mr. Eden George, M.L.A.:"—Dear Sir,—I have…

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Motor Musings

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 9

The reflections of a lonely amateur, lying prone beneath his car, vainly endeavoring to locate the cause of a weird and woful effect.) Ye clodhoppers crude, as your faces…

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Do New Zealand Railways Pay?

Western Champion · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 19

In the financial and commercial supplement of a recent issue of the London "Times" there is a letter from Wellington which will probably…

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Gur Open Column. Cowra to Canowindra Railway. (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 2

SIR,—In reference to the Cowra to Canowindra Railway movement. Some few years back every other man you met discussed the then live movement of…

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Road Race

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 2

On Wednesday the first local race of the road racing season took place in the presence of a large number of interested spectators. The limit…

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John Bridge and Co., Ltd

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 2

Messrs. John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report, for the week ending 19th May, 1905:— Horns.—A shade higher, 20½oz 7[?], 13½oz, 47/-, 9½oz 30/-, 7½oz 10/-, rough and scaly…

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The Railway a Peacemaker

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 4

For preserving the peace in a party civilised country a railway, according to a famous statesman, is worth more than an array corps. Although the railways which…

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The Bulbodney Railway

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 7

The Under-Secretary for Finance and Trade has written to Mr A. Kelly, M.L.A., in the following terms:—"With reference to the letter…

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Bulbodney Railway

Western Champion · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 21

The following letter, addressed by the Treasury to Mr A J Kelly, M L A., has been forwarded to us for publication: Sydney, 26th May.—Sir,—With…

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Railway Freight on Wirenetting

Western Champion · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 12

Some time since the Railway Commissioners announced that wire-netting for rabbit-proof fencing would be carried at a low rate to rabbit-infested…

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Cowra-canowindra Railway. (To the Editor.)

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 3

SIR,—Having read "Old Railway Languor's" letter which appeared in your issue of 26th ult., I cannot help regretting to say that I acquiese in what…

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Railway League

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 June 1905 · page 2

We understand that the Secretary of the Railway League has convened a meeting of the above for Saturday afternoon June 10th, at 3 p.m. It is to be…

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The Bulbodney Railway

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 3 June 1905 · page 4

The Under-Secretary for Finance and Trade has written to Mr, A. Kelly, M.L.A., in the following terms:—“With reference to the letter addressed to you…

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Railway Carriage Windows Struggle for His "Rights."

The Peak Hill Express · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 4

A keen love of fresh air resulted in Mr Gerald B. Francis,, a member of the Stock Exchange, being summoned at Chertsey on March 8th for…

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The Bulbodney Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 4

The Under Secretary for Finance and Trade has written to Mr. A. Kelly, M.L.A., in the following terms:—"With reference to the letter addressed to you…

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Special Cheap Railway Excursion

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 2

The Railway Department announces in this issue particulars of Special Cheap Excursion Train to Sydney on Saturday June 24th. The fares will be at the…

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Railway League

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 9 June 1905 · page 2

THE Hon. Secretary of the above, Mr. J. J. Finn, in this issue announces a public meeting under the auspices of the above for Saturday (to-morrow)…

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A Ducal Clerk. Starts a Railway Career

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1905 · page 3

A "Daily Mail" correspondent writes on April 11 from New York:—The Duke of Manchestor has decided so engage in railway business in the…

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