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

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

648 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 33

Most Economical Car for Country Roads

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 3

It is seldom that luxury and economy are intimately associated. But they are in the 20 h.p. Ford, as brilliantly demonstrated in the recent Sydney to…

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Motor Car for Divers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 10

A diving motor car or submarine sledge for the use of divers while at work in the depths of the ocean is among the latest devices being used…

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A Long Motor Ride

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

Thus the "South Eastern Times' Millicent. South Australia:—"Mr. Allan Kent, farmer, of Goolagong, N.S.W., and a relative of Mr. George Kent, of…

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Train Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 4

The arrival and departure of the train to and from Grenfell will be as follows until further notice:—Monday,wednes-Friday, arrive 10.40 a.m., depart .2.25…

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The Day Train

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 4

No movement of late, years in this part of the country has gained, more whole-hearted support than the proposal coming from the Parkes Farmers…

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Forbes-orange Day Train

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 6

This is from the Orange "Western Daily Advocate":—We have been assured that the request for the muchwanted Forbes-Orange day train, to…

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A Long Motor Ride

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

THUS the " South Eastern Times ' Millicent, South Australia :—Mr Allen Kent, farmer of Goolagong, N.S.W., and a relative of Mr George Kent, of…

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To Motorists

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

We are tailoring some very fine lines in winter-weight motor overcoats. Our contract system enables us (PURDIE & CO.) to provide for you a saving…

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Forbes-stogkinbingal. Work on the Railway. Material arrives at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 4

When at Forbes just on twelve months ago the Premier of New South Wales turned the first sod of this end of the Forbes to Stockinbingal…

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Railway Travelling. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 6

Sir,— Might I ask the privilege of occupying a portion of your space in the hope of thereby securing some better advantage to the travelling…

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Science Notes and News. Train Strikes a Heavier Blow Than a Gun

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 7

The force of a blow struck by a modern train going at high speed is greater than that of the shot from a modern gun. At least, such is the…

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The Forbes Times. Saturday, May 10Th Local and General. Forbes-Orange Day Train

Forbes Times · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 4

We (Orange "Advocate") have been assured that the request for the much-wanted Forbes-Orange day train to couple on to the…

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Railway League

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 4

A MEETING of members of the West Wyalong Railway League was held at Clarke's Globe Hotel on Thursday last…

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Train Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 4

The arrival and departure of the train to and from Grenfell will be as follows until further notice:—Monday, Wednesday, Friday, arrive 10.40 a.m., depart 2.2[?]…

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Through the District. Along Eugowra Road, Etc. (By Our Travelling Representative). "ROSEDALE."

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 4

A great fellow Mr W. Little used to be on the bike. For seven years he rode up to Queensland from these Darts on his jigger, and used to have…

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Motor Cycling Record. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 2

S. L. Bailey, of New South Wales, put up an Australian motor cycle record at Melbourne yesterday, by riding 53 miles 280 yards in an hour on an…

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Correspondence. Railway Travelling. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 2

Sir,—"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread." Therefore, might I ask for the same-privilege as "Traveller"—a little space—to help bring…

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Market Report. John Bridge & Co. Limited

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 12

A very quiet week has been experienced in the trade, principally on account of the shortage in supplies. Everything is now centered on the…

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Turning the First Sod. Of the Wyalong-Cudgellico Railway. Mr McGowen to Perform the Ceremony

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 2

Mr S. WILSON (President of the Wyalong District Railway League) had an interview with Mr McGowen's Secretary on Friday last,…

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Ungarie Railway League. Annual Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 May 1913 · page 2

THE Annual meeting of the above was held on Saturday May 3rd. Present—Mr A. G. Manning, (in the chair), and Messrs E. Bolton,…

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