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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 6 of 31

Finance and Railway Construction. Mr. Holman's Policy Speech

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 4

In delivering his policy speech at Gundagai on Thursday evening of last week, Mr. Holman said that "it was impossible to enter into a controversy…

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Suspension Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

Much dissatisfaction is expressed by residents of South Lead at the protracted delay in commencing the re-building of the suspension bridge…

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John Bridge & Co. a Third Appraiser

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

WITH the appointment, a few days ago, of Mr John Leo Bridge, as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of New…

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"John Bridge" Progress. a New Service

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia will…

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John Bridge & Co. Growth and Extension

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 2

We have been supplied by John Bridge and Co. with some recent figures indicating the continued progress of the firm's business. Even…

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John Bridge and Co. a Third Appraiser

Forbes Times · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 3

With the appointed, a few days ago, of Mr. John Leo. Bridge, as an appraiser under the war Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of New South…

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Wool Appraisement. Appointment of Mr J. L. Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 1

The appointment or Mr John Leo Bridge, a member of the staff of the wool department of John Bridge & Co., as an appraiser under the War…

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The Road to the Little Island. How the Kiel Canal Was Made As a Highway to England.the Story of the Prison-house of the German Fleet

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1917 · page 4

" A thousand years scarce serve to form a State," said one of our poets" "an hour may lay it in the dust " We see it before our eyes ; ice see the power of a once…

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John Bridge & Co. Growth and Extension

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

We have been supplied by John Bridge & Co. with sotue recent figures indicating the continued progress of the firm's business…

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John Bridge & Co. a Third Appraiser

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 5

With the appointment, a few days ago, of Mr. John Leo Bridge, as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of…

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John Bridge Progress. a New Service

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 12

With the disruption pud disturbance rising out of the third year of a World war, it is not anticipated the great trading houses of Australia…

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Market Reports. John Bridge & Co., Ltd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 5

Wool The work of wool appraising is still held up, but it is generally thought that it will be possible to resume on, or about the 5th…

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John Bridge & Co a Third Appraiser

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

With the appointment, a few days ago, of Mr John Leo Bridge as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulation for this State and…

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Wool Appraisement. Appointment of Mr. J. L. Bridge

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

The appointment of Mr. John Leo Bridge, a member of the staff of the wool department of John Bridge & Co., as an appraiser…

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Mount Hope Mine Railway Connection (Continued from last issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

Mr Hambridge, continued :-- I do not think or say that Ave are deserving of any special consideration because we spent money. We put in…

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Railway Accident

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 February 1917 · page 2

Yesterday (Tuesday) moroiug a Borious breakdown occurred on the railway line about 1½ miles on the Carcoar side of Stanfield. A goods…

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John Bridge Progress. a New Service

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 18

With the disruption and disturbance arising out of the third year of a world war, it is not anticipated that the great trading houses of Australia…

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John Bridge & Co. a Third Appraiser

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 3

With the appointment, a few days ago, of Mr. John Leo. Bridge, as an appraiser under the War Precautions Wool Regulations for the State of…

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Railway Mishap

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 9

While the passenger train from Wagga to Humula was travelling over a curved embankment, a quarter of a mile on the Humula side of Tywong…

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A Motor Tour. How Studebaker Looks After Its Own

Western Champion · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 7

Not content with sending their representatives out into the country districts, to appoint local dealers, to look after the interests of buyers, the…

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