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

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

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Motoring Notes

Forbes Times · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 6

Some among those who study the matter, says the "Motor-Cycle Trader" (Eng.) are predicting the days of the side-car in its present form,…

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Railway League

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Forbes Railway League was held in the Council Chambers last evening. Those present were Aldermen…

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Forbes Railway League

Forbes Times · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the local Railway League was held in the Council cham bers last night, the Deputy-Mayor (Alderman Luke McDonnell)…

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The New Railway. From Caragabal to Forbes

Forbes Times · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 4

Mr. J. Horan, District Superintendent of Railways, Junee, contributes an article to the "N.S.W. Railway and Tramway Magazine," on the new…

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Market Reports John Bridge & Co., Ltd. Sydney, May 18

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 10

Wool.--We hold our last important wool appraisement of the present season on Monday, 20th inst., when close upon 4,000 bales will be…

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Railway Accident

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 11

The Forbes mail train (says Thursday's "Advocate") had a miraculous escape from a serious accident, and probably loss of life, as it was…

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Railway Passenger Fares

Western Champion · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 14

The Chief Commissioner for Railways replying to a deputation asking for lower fares on the Brighton tramway, said he could not reduce the fares…

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Mail Train in Collision

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

On Wednesday morning the Forbes mail train from Sydney, due at Orange shortly alter 5 o'clock, collided with a goods train just as it…

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Railway Accident at Orange

Forbes Times · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

The Forbes mail train was two hours late on Wednesday as the result of an accident at Orange. Yes_ trday's Orange "'Advocate," in…

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Motoring Notes. Elimination of the Light Car

Forbes Times · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 6

All developments in connection with the light car are more or less in the melting pot, at the present time, (says the "Light Car"…

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Railway Fatality at The Rock

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

A returned soldier named John Henry Williams, aged 45 years, was killed by falling from the Melbourne express…

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Accident at Temora Railway station. Station-Master Injured

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

Me. Cahill, Railway Station Master at Temora, met with a painful accident at the local railway station at about 4.30 p.m. yesterday…

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Current Topics Motoring Fatality

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

On Friday night Mr James Dawson, aged about 40, youngest son of Mr James Dawson, of Banar, left Condobolin in his car for his home,…

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Market Reports John Bridge & Co., Ltd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 5

Wool.--A further appraisement of wool is being held by us on the 29th inst. There will be a final clearing up appraisement towards the end of…

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Railway Accident at Orange

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 8

The Forbes mail train was two hours late on Wednesday as the result of an accident at Orange. The Orange "Advocate," referring to the…

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Railway Time Table

Western Champion · Thursday 30 May 1918 · page 13

Under the railway winter timewhich will come into operation on June 9th we understand that the mail train will leave Parkes 10…

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Winter Train Service. Country Time-table Altered

Forbes Times · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 4

When the railway [?]-table goes into operation on June 9 a number of alterations will be made in country services…

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Motoring Accident Cow and Car Collide

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 3

A remarkable accident, which was fortunately without serious consequences, occurred on the Eugowraroad on Wednesday evening…

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Motor Collision At Cross Streets. Serious Accident Averted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

At about 11.30 a.m. to-day, a car driven by P HE Broadribb, and H G Edwards' car driven by J F Purtell, co[?]ded at the intersection of…

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Barmedman Deputation To the Commissioner for Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 2

A deputation from the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association wa[?]ted on the Railway Commissioners on May 7th, when…

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