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

Railways, roads & transport, 1914

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Merriganowry Bridge Wrecked

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

The low-level bridge across the Lachlan River in the vicinity of Merriganowry, which was completed about six months ago, has been…

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114 Cattle Succumb. During Cruel Train Journey in New South Wales

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

Says a Melbourne message: —"Owing to the treatment meted out to 850 head of cattle purchased at Armidale, New South Wales, by…

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Superintendent of Railways Injured. Found on Southern Line

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 2

Superintendent Meiklejorn, of the Railway Department, was found lying unconscious near the line at Cullerin on Saturday morning. He…

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The Congested Railways Serious Position in Riverina

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 March 1914 · page 3

At a meeting of the Lonkhart Farmers and Settlers' Association, Mr. R. S. Drummoud said that some effort ought to be made to…

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A Motor Trip

Western Champion · Thursday 26 March 1914 · page 18

On Thursday last Dr. Johnson, returned from a holiday trip of nearly 1000 miles which was accomplished without a breakdown or puncture…

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The Railway Bridge

Forbes Times · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 4

This week's rise in the Lachlan has considerably retarded work in connection with the railway bridge which is being thrown across the…

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Merriganowry Bridge

Forbes Times · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 4

The low-level bridge across the Lachlan River in the viciuity of Merriganowry, which was completed about six months ago, has been…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Request From Tom's Lagoon. Altering the Suspension Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the aldermen of the Forbes muunicipality was held on Tuesday night. In attendance were Aldermen Patterson…

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Exeter Railway Smash. Driver Committed for Trial

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 2

The inquest on the victims of the Exeter disaster was concluded on Tuesday. Neither the driver nor the fireman of the Temora mail gave…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners. Large Deputation

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 27 March 1914 · page 8

A few minutes after 10 o'clock on Wednesday morning last the railway commissioners' special train slipped into the Canowindra station yard, and…

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A Runaway Horse. Collides With Motor Car

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon last, Mr. W. H. Davies' motor car was stationed opposite Mrs. Melville's establishment in Main Street, when…

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Forbes F. and S. Association. Big Increase in Membership. a Railway Proposal. Mr. Pigott's Nomination Endorsed

Forbes Times · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Forbes branch of the above Association was held at the Jemalong Shire Chambers on Saturday afternoon…

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FARMERS & Settlers' Association. Mr H. R. M. Pigott's Nomination Requests to Railway Commissioners

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1914 · page 1

A meeting of the members of the Forbes Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Saturday afternoon. Present were Messrs H. L. Beasley…

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Railway Commissioners. Government's Decision. Present Officers Appointed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Holman, announced on Friday the.Cabinet's decision regarding the appointment of Railway Commissioners…

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Western Railway Running

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 12

In responding to the toast of the Railway Commissioners and officers at the Western Railway Employees annual picnic at Dubbo on the 23rd…

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Ford's Ten Millions. Big Profit-sharing. Motor-maker and Workmen

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 10

The Socialists seem a little bewildered by Mr. Ford's dazzling distribution of 10,000,000 dol. among his employees. In Milwaukee the Socialist organ regards it as a…

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Italian Railway Men

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 11

The railway men in Italy are agitating for more pay, and if they don't get it serious trouble will ensue. The increased rates they are claiming…

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Railway Smash in Tasmania

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 7

A shocking tragedy occurred at North Bridgewater (Tas.) about 7.30 last Friday night. Albert Victor Bailey, aged 30, was going home…

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Motor Car and Cycle Collide

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 7

An accident occurred about 6 o'clock on Friday evening, at the corner of Percy-street and Nanima Crescent, Wellington, which might have…

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School Children and the Railways

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1914 · page 23

In the State Legislative Assembly on Monday evening Mr. Henley asked whether it was correct, as stated in the press, that the Government was…

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