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

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

601 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 31

Big Price for Wethers. John Bridge and Co

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 2

A top price of 45/-, with an aver age of 40/3, for a lot of 900 sheep consigned by W. A. and J. Y. Bell, of Marshmead, Walgett, goes to the…

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Market Reports. John Bridge & Co., Ltd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 5

Wool The 8th series of apraisement's will commence on the 14th inst. The 9th series will commence on the 14th June; this will…

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Big Prices for Wethers John Bridge & Co

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 5

A top price of 45s., with an average of 40s. 3d., for a lot of 900 seep consigned by W. A. and J. Y. Bell, of Marshmead, Walgett, goes…

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"John Bridge" Directors' Report. Higher Selling Charges! Reference to Firm's Expulsion

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 May 1917 · page 2

There has come to hand from John Bridge and Co., Ltd. an advance copy of the directors' report and balance-sheet for the year…

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John Bridge Director's Report. Higher Selling Charges! Reference to Firm's Expulsion

Western Champion · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 21

There has come to hand from John Bridge & Co., Ltd., an advance copy of the directors' report and balance sheet for the year ending 31st March,…

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Railway Institute

Western Champion · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 17

Mr A. G. Williams, secretary of the Parkes Branch of the Railway and Tramway Institute, writes asfollows:—As you are no doubt aware…

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Transcontinental Railway. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 10 May 1917 · page 17

Owing to a shipment of rails being diverted to West Australia it is now believed that the Transcontinental Railway will be ready for opening in…

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John Bridge & Co

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 3

Messrs. John Bridge and Co[?]report under date, May 5, 1917:— Wool.—The eighth series of appraisements will commence on the…

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"John Bridge." Directors' Annual Report, Selling Charges and Expulsion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 7

We have been favored by John Bridge and Co., Ltd., with an early copy of their balance-sheet and directors' report, covering the firm's…

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Forbes Pastures Protection Board. Gates on Roads. Landowners to be Prosecuted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 7

A meeting of the Directors of the Forbes P.P. Board was held on Wednesday. Those prosent were: Messrs W. Hunter (chairman), J. H. Noakes,…

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John Bridge Directors' Report. Higher Selling Charges. Refernce to Firm's Expulsion

Forbes Times · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 6

There has come to hand from John Bridge and Co., Ltd., an advance copy of the directors' report and balance sheet for tho year ending 31st March,…

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' John Bridge ' Director's Report Higher Selling Charges. Reference to Firm's Expulsion

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 2

There has come to hand from John Bridge and Co., Ltd., an advanced copy of the directors' report and balance sheet for the year ending 31st…

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"John Bridge" Director's Report. Higher Selling Charges. Reference to Firm's Expulsion

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 1

There has come to hand from John Bridge & Co., Ltd., an advance copy of the directors' report and balance-sheet for the year ending 31st March,…

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Motor Car Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 3

Mr. G. T. Weaver, of North Hill, sustained a loss, early yesterday morning, when his motor shed, contents, and a Renault car were…

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Latest Telegraphic. Railway Works. Proposed to Resume May 17. A Motion About Photos. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 3

The official Labor section of the Parliamentary Labor Party in West Australia, has deposed Mr Seadden from the leadership, and elected Mr…

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Interesting War Notes Wonderful Siberian Railway

Forbes Times · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 7

The great railway, of 5,000 miles in length, that runs across Siberia, is one of tho most marvellous in the world, first because of tho difficulties that had…

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Local and General. Motor Car Destroyed

Forbes Times · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 4

A fire occurred at the residence of Mr. G. T. Weaver, North Hill, on Wednesday evening last, when a car belonging to the firm of Messrs. Ed. Weaver…

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No Money for Railways

Forbes Times · Friday 11 May 1917 · page 5

The Chief Commissioner for Railways told a deputation from West Maitland that he had not pound to spare for improvements. He had been compelled…

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"John Bridge" Director's Report. Higher Selling Charges! Referenda to Firm's Expulsion

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 12 May 1917 · page 2

There has come to hand from John Bridge & Co., Ltd., an advance copy of the directors' report and balance sheet for the year ending 31sfc March,…

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Forbes P., A. and H. Association. the Coming Show. Getting Arrangements in Train

Forbes Times · Tuesday 15 May 1917 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the committee of the above Assoication was held at the council chambers, Town Hall, on Saturday afternoon last…

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