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

Railways, roads & transport, 1908

226 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 9 of 12

Motor Dust and Growing Crops

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1908 · page 5

The British farmer has raised an objection to motor cars. At a largely-attended meeting of farmers, recently held at Lancaster, England, men who farmed…

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THE [?] Ad[?] Wednedsay, September 15. Rival Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 September 1908 · page 2

THE movement at Wyalong to promote an agitation for the construction of a railway line from that place to Condoblin to act as…

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Railway, West Wyalong to Lake Cudgellico

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1908 · page 8

Mr. G A. Jones, (for Mr Kelly) asked the secretary for Public Works, --(1) Has he authorised a trial survey of the proposed extension of the…

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Tottenham Railway

Western Champion · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 12

Mr A. J. Kelly, M.L.A, waited upon the Minister of Public Works in Sydney lasts week in reference to the proposed deviation in the railway from…

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On the Road to Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1908 · page 1

On Saturday last, we were driven by a friend a considerable distance along the Young road, and passed in successful a series of pleasing views,…

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Our Railway Carriages

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 September 1908 · page 4

The condition of the second-class carriages on the Parkes-Condobolin line has often been the subject of heated argument and judiciously bestowed profanity. Mr…

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Railway Transfers

Western Champion · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 11

Mr Vincent Heavey, who has filled fifae position of goods porter at the local station during the past twelve mouths has been transferred to…

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Railway

Western Champion · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 10

Messrs Usher [?], of the Railway Department Poak Hill on Saturday last purpose of selecting a site for t[?]y station…

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Deadly Motor Rage Driver Hurled Out at Top Speed. Many Cars Overtaxed. One Killed: Four Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1908 · page 4

From New York, on 9th October, the correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" wrote:— The automobile race for the…

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Stockinbingal to Forbes Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1908 · page 2

AN influential meeting of the Leagues along the route was held in West's Hall, Stockinbingal, on Saturday last. Mr Lewis, of Edgebank, Tubbul, presided…

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Hiking a Motor-car the London Practice

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1908 · page 5

For the man who cannot afford the ownership of a car, and does not wish to buy one, there is the alternative of hiring. Hiring a car is quite a simple…

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More Railway Rows

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 October 1908 · page 4

The LACHLANDER has become quite garrulous of late in voicing perpetual complaints against the powers that be in every branch of administration…

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TITE Western Champion and Parkes and Forbes Representative. Friday, October 9 Railway Matters

Western Champion · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 9

AT the meeting of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association on Saturday the Dubbo-Werris Creek railway formed the subject of some discussion, as the…

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Molong-Cumnock Railway

Western Champion · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 22

Mr Lynch, M.L.A. introduced to the Minister for Works on Thursday a deputation from residents of the Cumnook diotriot, who urged the claims of…

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Peak Hill Railway

Western Champion · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 23

On Saturday night Mr Usher, of the Railway Construction Department, accompanied by Mr Small, who is carrying out the survey of this line…

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Railway Smash Newspaper Train Derailed at Aylesbury. Three Killed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 3

A serious railway accident occurred in the fog of December, the "Daily Express" train, with newspapers for the Midlands, leaing the rails near Aylcsbury. Three…

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Stage Bridge Collapses Forty. Members of a Chorus Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 3

On Sunday, January 8th, the New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail" wrote:— Scenes of wild excitement were caused…

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The Railway Extension

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the local Railway League is called for Saturday [?] 17. We look forward with deep interest [?] the result of this meeting. It is to…

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B[?]d Results of Tram Accident. The Case of Mrs. Mackie

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 1

Nothing but good can result iu giving to the public some hint as to the various incidents in which Mrs. Kate Mackie, of No. 2 Stanley-street…

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Railway Matters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 1

IN conversation with Mr. Hinde, we learn that the wool dispatched during September was 300 bales less than the amount…

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