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

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

707 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 36

The Motor Lorry for Country Hauling

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 4

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

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Country Motoring

Cowra Free Press · 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…

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Railway Links

Western Champion · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 23

The Quaensland Premier, Mr T, J. Ryan, stated on Saturday that the Cabinet would consider the question of linking up the New South Wales…

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Cutting Up the Roads. (To the Editor Forbes "Times.")

Forbes Times · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

Sir,—I noticed a letter or a paragraph in your journal a weeke or two ago concerning the roads leading into Forbes. [?] might say that the aldermen of Forbes…

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Our Telegrrams. Trams Collide. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 5

Two trams collided at Rose Bay last night. Several passengers were injured by the broken glass…

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World's Motor Cycle Record. 930 Miles on Road in 24 hrs

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 5

E. G. Baker, the American motor cyclist, completed his task in Victoria on Tuesday night at 8 o'clock, by which time he had ridden 930…

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Wool Travelling Discontinued. John Bridge & Co., Ltd., Avoiding Useless Expenditure

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 2

There appears to-day an important announcement by John Bridge & Co., Ltd., who have foreseen that the everincreasing taxation, and cost of labor and…

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Forbes-Stockinbingal Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 4

The railway line from Forbes to Stockinbingal is being pushed forward rapidly, (says un exchange). The big viaduct across the Forbes…

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The Motor Lorry for Country Hauling

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 2

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

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Loads and Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 1

"Ibex" writes on a growing absurdity: Riding in a sulky along our road (Grenfell Road) is becoming exciting. You find yourself in all sorts…

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Wool Travelling Discontinued. John Bridge & Company, Ltd. Avoiding Useless Expenditure

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

There appears to-day an important announcement by John Bridge & Co., Lid., who have foreseen that the ever-increasing taxation, and cost of labor…

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Charges for Wool Selling. Shall They Be Increased? John Bridge & Co. Say "No"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 1

Our readers will notice in our business columns a very important manifesto over the name of John Bridge & Co., Ltd. This is or intimate…

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Latest Telegraphic. Motor Car Ablaze. Exciting Escapes. The Premier Slated. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 2

Three hundred and fifty men were accepted yesterday at the various recruiting depots in Sydney. The Prime Minster was…

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Bridge Over the Lachlan

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 2

Mr. Tom Brown, M.L.A., has received a notification from the Director of Public Works intimating that the Lachlau Shire Council's…

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CHARGES for WOOL-SELLING Shalt they be Increased John Bridge & Co. say "No."

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

Our readers will notice in our business columns a very important manifesto over the name of John Bridge and Co., Ltd. This is of…

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Condobolin-Broken Hill Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

Mr. Tom Brown, M.L.A., has received a notification from the Director of Public Works intimating that it is not deemed expedient to…

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The Motor Lorry for Country Hauling

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 1

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…

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Train Wrecking

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 21

What may be nothing more than a boyish prank, but at first blush looks like an attempt at train-wrecking, took place on the North Shore Line…

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Sheep and Lamb Sales. "John Bridge" Record. Average of 19s. 9d

Western Champion · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 20

John Bridge & Co. state that there has lately been decided activity in the market for store sheep, the recent fine rains probably being the reason. The…

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Our Telegrams. North Sydney Bridge Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 21 January 1916 · page 4

The Minitser for Works says the building of the North Sydney bridge will occupy seven years…

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