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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 19 of 33

"Hello!" Saved a Train

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 3

On March 23rd last a cablegram from Atlanta, America, stated that a main dreamt he saw a bridge collapse. He was so impressed that he went to the…

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Late Fee Letters on Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 16 July 1913 · page 2

REPRESENTATIONS were made to the Postmaster-General on Friday last, that the Department should permit letters to be posted at…

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Oversea Items. Automobile and Train

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 27

Mr. Earle Hermann, his wife, and three children, and his aunt, were killed close to Los Angeles last Friday night, when their automobile was run…

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The Day Train. Deputation to the Chief Commissioner

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 13

A largely attended deputation, representing Shire Councils, Municipal Councils, and branches of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association in the…

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Tottenham Railway

Western Champion · Thursday 17 July 1913 · page 19

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. White ("Farmer and Settler"), J. Robertson, representing the Tottenham Railway League, W. E. Rathbone…

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Train Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 18 July 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 2.25…

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Chief Railway Commissioner

Forbes Times · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 4

The Chief Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. Johnson, with Mr. Harper, passed through Eugowra on Tuesday. Pulling up at the…

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English Railway Accidents. a Year's Record. the Butcher's Bill

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 5

The annual report has just been made to the Board of Trade of the accidents that have occurred on the railways of the United Kingdom during the year…

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Rival Railway Routes. Commissioners at Eugowra. No Fresh Developments

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 3

There was an unusual stir at Eugowra last Tuesday, when a large number of the farming community came into town attracted by the news…

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Barmedman towards Hillston Railway League

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 19 July 1913 · page 5

A MEETING of the above league was held at Buddigower on Saturday, 12th inst. There was a good attendance of members. The…

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Train Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 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 Motor Frauds

Forbes Times · Tuesday 22 July 1913 · page 2

The Australian motor trade case, in which a number of persons are charged with defrauding between January, 1905, and June, 1910, His…

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Lachlan Shire Council WARNING. Notice to Owners of Gates on Dedicated Roads

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 7

All Gates not kept in proper [?] and in keeping with the Condi[?] as shown below, will, after one [?] his notice, be considered as obstructions…

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The Rival Railway Routes

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 2

Last week, in compliance with a promise made to Mr. T. Waddell, M.L.A., the Chief Commissioner for Railways and his confrere, motored over the Canowindra to…

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A Popular Railway Official. Mr. James Farewelled

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 2

A number of friends of Mr. W. James and the heads of departments assembled at Bowen's Railway Hotel on Monday evening for the purpose…

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Bull Stops Train

Western Champion · Thursday 24 July 1913 · page 21

A Parramatta train was held up at Flemington Railway Station on Monday afternoon by a large bull which had escaped from the saleyards…

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Local Racehorses in Train

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 6

Mr L. Laneyrie has in work Wilton Rose and Silent Alice, Mr Greenhalgh has Haut Ian and Piregrove. These horses look exceptionally well…

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Damaging a Road

Forbes Times · Tuesday 29 July 1913 · page 2

W. Dixon, for whom Mr. Broderick appeared, was proceeded against by A. J. Booth, Engineer of the Jemalong Shire, at the local…

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Damaging a Road. a Carrier Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1913 · page 2

At the Forbes Police Court this last Friday, before Mr J. Jamieson, P.M., Walter Dixon was charged with damaging a section of the Marsden…

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Village Mystery. Unclothed Woman on Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 3

Villagers in Ringland, Norfolk, were startled by the apparition of a woman wearing no clothes wandering along the road. A constable took charge of her, and a search resulted in her clothes being found two miles…

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