Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

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

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

707 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 36

Open Column. Bumpy Roads. To the Editor Forbes "Times."

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 2

Sir,—Would you be good enough to [?]lighten me us to who is responsible for the upkeep of the roads landing out from Forbes to Parkes uud Orange…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Heavy Tram Traffic. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

Over 82,000 more passengers were carried on the city trams this Xmas season that last year, the total number being,3,822,200…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Lost £760. Dropped From a Motor Car. Bookmaker's Sovereigns and Notes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

Mr. Perey Pileher, the well-known bookmaker, living at Kensington, is the loser of £760 which disappeared, from a motor car in which he was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

John Bridge & Co. Ltd

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

Report under date December 31st 1915:—Wool.—Sales have been made by us at advances upon the previous austion bid right up to the time appointed for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lachlan Shire Council and Fifield Roads. (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 11

Sir,-- I trust that it may please you to allow space in the columns of your paper to draw the Public attention of this district to the…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

RELIABLE and Economical Motoring

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 3
Also in Cowra Free Press

Just a few years ago a motor car was considered a luxury and the farmer that could afford one was looked upon as being very wealthy. But now-a-days a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Motor Lorry for Country Hauling

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

The farmer of New South Wales has been quick to utilise machinery in every possible branch of his vocation. The harvester, if not actually invented in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Runaway Train

Western Champion · Thursday 6 January 1916 · page 20

Particulars were made available on Monday of an unusual railway smash near Clyde station on Saturday afternoon when a train of 22 trucks broke…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

Railway Business. Good Month at Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 4

On Saturday last there were 48,484 bass of wheat stacked at Forbes railway, and 4696 at [?] balgie. In addition to this, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Country Motoring

Forbes Times · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 7
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

As the roof of a pudding is in the cating, so the proof of a motor ear is in the service and satisfaction it gives. Our readers Will not be surprised to learn…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Motor Traffic

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 1

From January 1 a new system will be introduced in connection with the issue of renewal registrations of vehicles and licenses of drivers…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Country Motoring

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 4

As the proof of a pudding is in the eating, so the proof of a motor car is in the service and satisfaction it gives. Our readers will not be surprised to learn…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Jemalong Shire Council Road Work Policy

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 1

The, usual monthly meeting of Councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday. Those present were Councillors R. E. Rawlins…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Big Smash At Clyde. Runaway Goods Train. Trucks As Matchwood

Forbes Times · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 3

A terrific smsash occurred at Clyde during shunting operations on Saturday Two goods trains came into collision, and great damage was done to rolling…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Market Reports. John Bridge and Co., Ltd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 6

Wool:-- The London January sales are expected to open with prices firm at the recent advance established in that market…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Stock Trespassing on Roads. Shire Assn. Solicitor's Opinion

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 4

In reference to the above the following opinion has been furnished by the Shire Assn. solicitors:— "I do not think it necessary to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Country Motoring

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 3

As the proof of a pudding is in the eating, so the proof of a motor car is in the service and satisfaction it gives. Our readers will not be surprised to learn…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Serious Motor Accident. a Prominent Townsman Seriously Injured

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

On Sunday evening as Mr. W. H. Wordsworth, accompanied by Mr. Harold McLean, was driving in his motor car in Liverpool-st. towards his home, an accident…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →