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

Railways, roads & transport, 1912

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The Railway League

Forbes Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

It is evident from the attendance at the Railway League meeting on Wednesday night, that the business people of Forbes are not alive to their own interests…

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Sandford and Motor Cars

Forbes Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 8
Also in Cowra Free Press

The name of Mr. Roy W. Sandford is nowadays as closely identified with the motor car trade as was that of his respected father Mr…

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Railway League Meeting. Inquiry Sought for River Route

Forbes Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

A meeting of the Railway League was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Mr, W. H. Sly was voted to the chair, and there were…

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The Crookwell=Cowra Railway. CONTINUED

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 2

From the plateau two practicable routes havo been explored by Mr. Surveyor Kennedy. One of these passes down the Burrowa River…

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Fall From a Train. Driver Graham's Miraculous Escape

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 2

Driver Frank Graham, in charge of the "pick-up" engine leaving Forbes at 7.20 p.m., had a miraculous escape from being killed on Friday…

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For the Motorist

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 4

In these articles, which will appear from time to time in these columns, I propose to deal with the car and its care, in such a manner, that they…

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Local Railway League

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 2

Following are some interesting figures, gleaned from the local railway office:—Number of passengers leaving Forbes during the month of…

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The Railway Trouble. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 2

There are now indications that the disagreement between the Chief Railway Commissioneor and the Government will end without serious…

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John Bridge & Company

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 2

As an item of special interest, we give an extract from the speech delivered by Mr, James Ch[?]ey as President of the Young Chinese League, at…

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A Miraculous Escape. Fall From a Railway Engine

Forbes Times · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. F. Graham, driver on a mixed train that left Forbes for Orange on Friday night, met with a miraculous escape from death. From what can be gathered it…

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The Stockinbingal Railway. Work at Forbes End in May

Forbes Times · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 2

We have been handed for publication a letter received by Mr. J. P. Lynch, M.L.A., from which it appears that no work will be…

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For the Motorist

Forbes Times · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 3

In these articles, which will appear from time to time in these columns, I propose to deal with the car and its care, in such a manner that they will be read by…

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Condobolin Broken-Hill Railway. Evidence by Mr. P. V. WOOD. Phillip Valentino Wood, stock and station agent, Condobolin, sworn and examined

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 10

470. Chairman.] I understand that you have prepared a statement? Yes. It reads as follows:--"I am a stock, station and land agent, residing in…

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A Bad Piece of Road

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

There is a piece of road about half a mile this side of the Wowingragong hotel, that calls for the notice of the authorities. The place in…

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Railway Returns

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

THROUGH the courtesy of our local goods porter (Mr. Percy Barnes) we publish herewith the Grenfell railway returns for February, together with a…

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Mr. Beeby at Wyalong. Inspection of Railway Routes. Optimistic As to Land Settlement

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 6

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Beeby, visited the Wyalong district from Saturday to Monday last, and made a personal inspection of the country along the railway…

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The Railway Confusion

Forbes Times · Saturday 23 March 1912 · page 6

Two main points protrude prominently in connection with the confusion the railway business of the State has drifted into. The first is…

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For the Motorist. the Selection of a Car, New or Second-hand

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 1

In dealing with this subject, I think the best plan to adopt is to treat all my readers as novices, as should a prospective buyer already…

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The Eugowra Railway Inquiry. Local Investigation in June

Forbes Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. J. P. Lynch, M.L. A., forwards for publication the appended self-explanatory communication from the secretary of the Parliamentary Public Works…

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