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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 7 of 31

"John Bridge" Progress. a New Service

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 March 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…

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'John Bridge' Progress. A New Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 2 March 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 this…

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John Bridge & Co. a Third Appraiser

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 1

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

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Late Fee P.o. Box at Railway

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Fountain, Postmaster, informs as that a late fee letter box is now being prepared for crection outside the local railway station, so that persons may…

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Railway Smash Near Carcoar

Forbes Times · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

A message from Bluyney on Tuesday says:—At one o'clock this morning a goods train, to which was attached two engines, was proceeding up the hill…

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"John" Bridge Progress. a New Service

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 3 March 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…

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N.s.w. Govt. Railway and Tramway Institute

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 2

A meeting for the establishment of a branch of the above was held in Simeon's Macquarie Hall, on Monday night last…

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Science Notes & News. Acetylene Gas Keeps the Motor Going

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 7

Acctylene gas as a substitute for gasoline in the operation of an automobile was recently used with great success by a New York motorist who…

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John Bridge and CO.s. PATRIOTISM

Forbes Times · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

On the opening day (the 13th) of their forthcoming special sale at Orange, John Bridge and Co. will start the proceedings by offering a fat…

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Jemalong Shire Council Contruction Work Cut Down Councillor Elliott and Goonigal Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 March 1917 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Councillors was held on Saturday. In attendance were Councillors W. H. Sly (President), J. H. Noakes, M. Brown,…

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Parkes Railway Institute

Western Champion · Thursday 8 March 1917 · page 19

At a special meeting held on Wednesday evening last, it was decided to held a euchre party and dance on 28th March, 1917, with a…

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DAIRYING. The Care of Creain while on the Road

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 4

Farmers who live close to the butter factories do not suffer, as a rule, by having their cream reduced in quality while it is on the road, but it…

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Damaged Motor Car. Claim Against Council. Case at Forbes District Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 7

In the Forbes District Court bufore his Honor Judge Docker, Dr. Delohery claimed £75 from Forbes Municipal Council as compensation…

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Dairying. the Care of Cream. While on the Road

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 3

Farmers who live close to the butter factories do not suffer, as a rule, by having their cream reduced in quality while it is on the road, but it is a very…

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An Interesting Address Railway and Tramway Institute

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 6

Mr. J. H. McCarthy, orgahiaing lecturer of the above, addressed a meeting here recently as follows: Although the Railway and Tramway…

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Railway-men for England. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 13 March 1917 · page 2

The selection by a Special Railway Board of the N.S. Wales quota for a thousand laborers for England has been delayed untill definite instructions…

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John Bridge & Co., Ltd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 8

Wool: The latest news points to increased difficulties in the matter of shipping. The presence of an armed enemy raider in the Indian Ocean…

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Dairying. the Care of Cream. While on the Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 10

Farmers who live close to the butter factories do not suffer, as a rule, by having their cream reduced in quality while it is. on the road, but it is a very…

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A Submarine Motor-car

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 4

One of the most curious vessels ever devised is being constructed for Mr. Simon Lake, the well-known American submarine engineer and inventor…

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Our Shire Roads

Western Champion · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 21

"Hermit" writes that in his recent extensive travels in the west he has been struck by the excellence of the roads in Coobang Shire as compared…

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