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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 8 of 33

Forbes-stockinbingal Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 5 April 1912 · page 2

THE ceremony of turning the first sod of the Forbes to Stockinbingal railway was performed on Saturday by the Attorney-General, Mr. W. A. Holman…

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Seeing Sydney by Motor

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 7
Also in Cowra Free Press

DURING the coming Easter holidays residents from the country who visit Sydney should make a point of calling at the Immigration and Tourist Bureau…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes (From the Dunlop Rubbor Company of Australasia, Ltd.) Great Relay Ride. Linking Two Capitals. a Plucky Project

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 3

Facing the dawn while the earliest rays of the sun cast the glitter of gold on glossy green hills, two hardy, plucky cyclists will swing o[?]…

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For the Motorist

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 4

How many times has the question been put to me: "What does it cost to keep a car?" And how many believe me when I tell them…

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Forbes Stockinbingal Railway

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 4

The ceremony of turning the first sod of the Forbes to Stockinbingal railway was performed on Saturday by the Attorney-General, Mr. W. A. Holman, (says…

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Local Railway Extension

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 2

Mr A. J. Kelly, M. L. A., forwards us the following:- Itinerary in connection with the inspection of proposed railways to…

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Railway Traffic Congestion Royal Commission

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 6 April 1912 · page 2

The Royal Commissioner (Mr W. Blacket, barrister-at-law), accompanied by Mr J. Day (Goods Manager) and Mr T. A. Reynolds…

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The Western Champion and Parkes and [?] Representative Friday, April, 12, 1912. Tullamore-Tottenham Railway

Western Champion · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 13

Mr A J Kelly, M.P, has received the following letter from the UnderSecretary, Public Works Department: —Sir,—With reference to your…

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For the Motorist. Driving

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

This article I intend to be short, and to the point. Not being a firstclass driver myself, I have had to supplement my remarks by those of an…

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Grenfell-warraderry Railway. "South of the Lachlan" Route Attacked

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 7

The following interesting correspondence has been evoked on the above questions:—Sir,—In a recent issue of your…

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Quarterly Railway Returns

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 5

Following is the summarised return of business done at the Forbes station for the quarter ended March 31:—Tickets issued, 4025; passenger…

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Railway Goods Traffic Congestion

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 2

A Royal Commission, appointed to enquire into the matter of railway goods traffic congestion throughout the State, and the general state of…

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Warraderry Railway League

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon last about a core of the members of the Warra derry Railway League met at the "Myamyn " woolshed (Mr. Edwards')…

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Ladies' Compartments. on Englich Railways. Male Intruders Fined

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1912 · page 6

As a result of the alarm caused by the Merstham and Crick Tunnel tragedies, the Midland Railway Company have recently reserved special compartments…

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Robbed in the Train

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 5

Mr. J. J. Higgins of Cudal, and well known as a stock dealer in the west, had the misfortune to be robbed of a valuable gold watch chain…

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Railway Returns

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 5

The following is a comparative return of the business done at the railway station for the months of March 1911-12:—1911. Number of…

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Up-to-date Motor Garage

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 5

We draw special attention to Messrs Summers and Peppercorn's change of advertisement in this issue. Having personally inspected…

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For the Motorist. DRIVING

Forbes Times · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 7

This article I intend to be short and to the point. Not being a first-class driver myself, I have had to supplement my remarks by those…

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Railway Traffic Congestion. Royal Commission

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 2

THE Royal Commissioner (Mr W. Blackett, barrister-at-law), accompanied by Mr J. Day (Goods Manager) and Mr T. A. Reynolds…

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