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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 9 of 36

City Railway. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 19

It was stated in the Assembly yesterday that nearly £250,000 compensation will be paid for resumptions in connection with the City railway…

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Train Delays

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

Travellers from Sydney have lately been much aggrieved over the delays that occur outside of the Cowra [?] way station in the morning, to say…

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"John Bridge " Hide Sale. Australasian Record Price!

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 6

The produce section of John Bridge [?] Co.'s activities has long been down as being responsible for some outstanding results to producers. A…

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Balance of Clip. More "Bridge" Results. Market Holds Good

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 8

Every succeeding sale now brings as nearer the close of the season, and seeing that the bulk of the clip has already been dealt with, it is…

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Cycling & Motoring. Engine Overheating

Forbes Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 6

At this time of the year, motorists who do much travelling are apt at times [?] strike overheating troubles. There are various causes which lend to an…

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Bathurst Railway Workshops

Forbes Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

Much progrss has been made at the Bathurst railway yards during the past two years, (says the Bathurst "Advocate".) The work has increased to an…

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The Motor World. Dodge Bros Motor Car. a Great Success

Forbes Times · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 4

First shipments of the Dodgo Eros. Motor Cur have been landed, and more than fulfil the anticipations formed concerning the general excellence of its…

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Motor Cars Getting Dearer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 4

"The high price of freight and the scarcity of it has materially increased the landing cost of motor cars," says Mr. Roy W. Sandford,…

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The Motor Lorry for Country Hauling

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 3

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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The Motor Lorry for Country Hauling

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 18 March 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…

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Current Topics. Motor Car Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. F. H. Brook struck a piece of bad luck ou Friday night. He was motoring between Forbes and Parkes, and when near Mr. Judd's…

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Railway Service

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 3

Mr. Tom Brown, M.L-A., forwards the following:— Sir—in reply to your representations in relation to that portion of…

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Dodge Brothers' Motor Car

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 6

Attractive in Design and Finish As forecasted in a recent edition, Dalgety and Co's. representative (Mr C. H. Kloster) duly arrived in town…

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Opening of a Railway Tunnel in Turkey

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 9

Undoubtedly the most important event in railroad construction in Turkey to date is the recent completion of the large tunnel on the Bagdad railroad, piercing the Amanus…

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Motor Cars Getting Dearer

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

"The high price of freight and the scarcity of it has materially increased the landing coat of motor cars," says Mr. Roy W. Sandford, of Roy W…

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New Railway Bill. Four Commissioners

Western Champion · Thursday 23 March 1916 · page 24

The Government will propose four Railway Commissioners instead of three in the new Bill. This was announced by Mr. Holnan when…

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Our Roads and Streets

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 5

Two councillors of the Waugoola Shire paid Goolagong a visit last week. On their recommendation the following forming and gravelling…

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The Road Hogs

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 3

Of a verity some of these people who drive motor cars should be brought up with a round turn, and a severe keel hauling administered…

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GOOLAGONG. (From Our Own Correspondent). ROADS

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 6

On the recommendation of the Engineer, the Waugoola Shire Council has decided, to carry out the following forming and gravelling on…

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Road Plant Makes a Profit

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

The Wa[?]goola Shire made a profit of £180 out of its road plant during the wheat carting season, as well as keeping its employees engaged…

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