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

Railways, roads & transport, 1914

598 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 30

Canowindra-Gregra Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 8

The Parliamentary Standing Committee are billed to arrive at Canowindra this morning (Friday), and at 10.30 a.m. will take…

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Great Railway Tunnels of the World

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 14

The world's greatest tunnels are to be found in Europe, and a brief summary of these shows that the greatest is the Simplon, which is 12¼ miles in…

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Cudgellico Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 4

There are at present about 150 men employed on the Wyalong Cudgellico railway. The Engincer-incharge, Mr Amos, is anxious…

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Train Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 1

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the train is timed to arrive at 10.40 a.m., depart 2.25 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, arrive 11.10 a.m.,…

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The Railway Service

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 2

An advice which was received from Sydney, dated Friday, says:— An official circular issued by the Railway Department, fell like a…

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CORRESPONDENCE. The Editor does not hold himself responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents the Shire Motor Car. To the Editor Forbes TIMES

Forbes Times · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 2

I was rather astonished to hear during my recent visit to Forbes that the Jemalong Shire Council in their generosity, had presented…

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Obstructions on Railway. Auckland

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 2

The New Zealand police have arrested John Mason in connection with the discovery of obstructions placed on the railway line near Palmerston, just…

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Of Interest to Motorists

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 4

Punctures are a constant source of annoyance, and the following information will, no doubt, be welcome:— When tubes are done with, the…

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Tottenham Railway

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 July 1914 · page 12

Matters in connection with the Tullamore-Tottenham railway are moving apace. From Mr. Grade we learn that the rails have been…

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The Call of the Past By Edward Milne, Western Railway Superintendent Written at the request of his Lachlan Friends

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 July 1914 · page 8

On the 29th of the present month the residents of the Condobolin district will have an opportunity to take part in the most interesting…

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Train Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1914 · page 1

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the train is timed to arrive at 10.40 a.m., depart 2.25 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, arrive 11.10 a.m.,…

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Forbes Municipal Council. More About Tree Planting. Orange Road Work Commented On

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 July 1914 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. In attendance were Aldermen…

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The Shire Motor Car. To the Editor

Forbes Times · Friday 17 July 1914 · page 5

Sir,—The desire to rush into print on every subject going — whether the writer has anything correct to say, or for the matter of…

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The National Railway. Vital Link Missing.—Condobolin-Broken Hill Cap. An Analysis of the Position, and an Array of Convincing Facts. 1.—A General Survey of the Situation

Forbes Times · Friday 17 July 1914 · page 7
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Among the several schemes of momentous national import that have been undertaken by successive Federal Governments since the inception of the…

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Cudgellico Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 July 1914 · page 4

Mr. R. O. Drummoud, of Lockhart, who forwarded the petition from the new settlers on Boorabil to the Minister for Works, through…

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The National Railway. Vital Link Missing.—Condobolin-Broken Hill Cap. An Analysis of the Position, and an Array of Convincing Facts. 1.—A General Survey of the Situation

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 18 July 1914 · page 7

Among the several schemes of momentous national import that have been undertaken by successive Federal Governments since the inception of the…

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Train Arrangements

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 21 July 1914 · page 1

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the train is timed to arrive at 10.40 a.m., depart 2.25 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, arrive 11.10 a.m.,…

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Latest Telegraphic. Goods Train Derailed. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1914 · page 2

A goods train was derailed near Leura yesterday morning. Six trucks left the rails. The permanent way was cut up…

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The Tottenham Railway

Forbes Times · Tuesday 21 July 1914 · page 4

It is reported that matters in connection with the Tullamore-Tottenham railway are moving apace. Mr. Gracie states that the…

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