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

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

482 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 25

First Train on New Line. Arrived at Forbes Yesterday

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2

The first train over the ForbesStockinbingal line arrived at Forbes yesterday afternoon well up to time. From now on thetrain will leave…

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A Visit to the Sydney Zoo "John Bridge" and Their Country Friends

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 1

In pursuance of an elaborate East ter programme for the benefit of their country clients and friends, John Bridge & Co. on Wednesday,…

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A Visit to the Sydney "Zoo." "John Bridge" and Their Country Friends."

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2

In pursuance of an elaborate Easter programme for the benefit of their country clients and friends, John Bridge & Co., on Wednesday,…

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Red Cross Motor Drive

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 April 1918 · page 2

The sub-committee appointed for the above have commenced operations. A number of motor car owners in the various outlying…

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Countrysiders in Sydney Entertained by "John Bridge

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 April 1918 · page 9

For the past fortnight John Bridge and Co., Ltd., in accordance with their annual Easter practice, have been running a series of daily…

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Countrysiders in ydney. Entertained by "John Bridge."

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 8

For the past fortnight John Bridge and Co., Ltd., in accordance with their annual Easter practice, have been running a series of daily…

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Suction Gas. for Motor Lorries

Western Champion · Thursday 11 April 1918 · page 9

Users of power-driven vehicles, who attended the R.A.S. Show, were much interested in a device, the invention of Mr. Hart, of Peak Hill, for…

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John Bridge & Co

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 6

Messrs. John Bridge and Co. report under date, (5th April, 1918:— Wool.—Our next appraisements will be held on 22nd April and 1st May…

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Goolagong Road Picnic

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

A perfect day! Cars at the disposal of the public. Afternoon tea at one of the prettiest spots near Grenfell. All these induced many of the residents to…

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Countrysiders in Sydney Entertained by "John Bridge."

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 2

For the past fortnight John Bridge & Co., Ltd., in accordance with their annual Easier practice, have been running a series of daily excursions in…

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Our Railway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 6

A deputation of local, gentlemen, consisting of Messrs J. T. Noble (Shire Councillor and farmer), John W. Lees (general storekeeper), Jas…

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We Joins South Linking Up The Railways Opening of Forbes-Stockinbingal Line Rich Agricultur Al Country Tapped

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

The line from Forbes to Stockinbingal, which was officially declared open yesterday by the Premier and party, will tap some of the…

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At the Railway. the Railway Opened

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

Probably two thousand persons assembled at the railway station at two o'clock in the afternoon, when the line was officially declared open…

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Forbes to Stockinbingal Railway. Opening of Second Section. Officially Performed by the Premier. Visit of Strong Parliamentary Party

Forbes Times · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 4

The official opening of the Forbes to Stockinbingal railway or at least the second section from Forbes to Caragabal, took place at Forbes…

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Railway Carriages with Ball-bearing Wheels

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 7

Recent tests of ball-bearing wheels on [?] railway carriages are said to have been entirely successful. Two concentric rings with three grooves…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Saturday, April 13, 1918. Railway Mismanagement. a Standing Disgrace

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 April 1918 · page 2

A trip along the Cowra-Grenfell branch line is sufficient to convince even the most ardent champion of the present Railway Commissioners…

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Won a Motor Car

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 April 1918 · page 2

Inspector Jones, of Forbes, received word by wire this morning that the winning ticket in the Po[?] and Firemen's Hospital Carnival art union…

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John Bridge & Co. Ltd

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 April 1918 · page 9

Wool : The Easter recess will close to-day. The work of appraising the wool clip will be resumed on the 15th inst and continued in…

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Parkes Road. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 3

Sir,—Would you kindly remind the Municipal Council that the Parkes Road (that portion of it that joins the shire boundary) is in…

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Opening of Forbes-stockinbingal Railway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 April 1918 · page 2

Mrs J. H. Bates, Mayoress of Forbes, cutting the ribbon to let the train pass. Also in the picture, reading from left to right, are Mr J. C…

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