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

Railways, roads & transport, 1912

644 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 33

The Lake Cudgellico Railway. Wheat Growing Possiblities

Forbes Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 4

The "Herald's" special representative who accompanied the Minister for Lands on his recent week end tour to Lake Cudgellico and…

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The Stookinbingal Railway

Forbes Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

A meeting was held at Stockinbingal last week to arrange for the reception of Ministerial visitors in connection with the turning of the first sod of the…

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For the Motorist. the Selection of a Car. (Now or Second-hand.)

Forbes Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 4

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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New Railway Engines

Forbes Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

It was stated in the Assembly that since 1910 up to the present month no fewer than 333 new engines have been put into use on the railways. Of these 218 were…

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Road Bicycle Race

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 5

A short bicycle race, under the auspices of the Forbes Bicycle Club. was held on ednesday afternoon. The course was from the monument in…

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"Rules of the Road."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

At the Municipal Council meeting on Wednesday night, Alderman Delohery drew attention to the manner in which drivers of vehicles disregard…

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Railway Matters. Interesting Address by Superintendent Milne

Western Champion · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 10

In replying to the toast of the Chief and Assistant Commissioners and Officers at the Dubbo Railway Picnic, District Superintendent Milne, of the…

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Canowindra's Railway Attitude

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 2

This paragraph from the Canowindra "Star" will be or interest to the Forbes Railway League:—"It has been stated in some quarters that…

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Railway Carriage Windows Struggle for His "Rights."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 3

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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Five Milks Road Race

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 4

A five miles road race was hold on Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Federal Bicycle Club. The route was along the…

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Another Railway Wanted. Wyalong to Condobolin

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 3

Being apparently satisfied with the prospect of the early authorisation of the railway from Condobolin to Broken Hill, residents of the…

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Regulating Motor Traffic. Street Speed Limits

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 4

The appended interesting letter was read at the Council meeting on Wednesday night with reference to the speed of motor vehicles. Motorist's will do well to…

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Interesting Railway Returns. Rapidly Increasing Traffic

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 8

In replying to the toast of the Chief and Assistant Commissioners and officers of the Dubbo railway picnic on Monday last, District…

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The River Railway

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 4

Our Condobolin contemporary, the 'Lachlander' is not very generous or polite in its comment on the desire of the Forbes railway league for a…

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Railway Duplication. Governments New Policy. Labor to Be Imported

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, Mr. Griffith moved the second reading of tho Government Railways (Duplication Board)…

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In And Around Sydney. Written Specially for Country Readers. Trams, Traffic, & ENGINEERS

Forbes Times · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 6

The traffic of Sydney is one of the most pressing questions the authorities have to deal with. It is some time since the trams ceased to…

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North Coast Railway. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

It is expected that the section of the North Coast railway from Taree to Gloucester will be completed by the end of the year…

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Trans-australian Railway. Perth

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1912 · page 2

It has been decided in Perth that the construction of the trans-Australian railway shall be celebrated by an exhibition…

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Shot in a Train. a Baron's Experience

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 6

The "Daily Mail" of 8th March writes:—Baron von Latzwic, a member of the Prusian Upper House, sixty-eight years of age, was travelling from Stettin to…

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Limiting the Speed of Motors

Western Champion · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 15

Ihe following should prove of interest to our civic fathers: —The Wellington municipal council recently passed a motion requesting the…

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