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

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

464 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 18 of 24

This Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

A surveying party of returned.soldiers is just now stationed in Goolagong in connection with the recently selected railway station site, and it…

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Proposed Merriganowry Bridge

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 September 1919 · page 1

At the Farmers' & Settler's meeting on Saturday last, Mr. Thompson said he had been asked by a number of persons to bring forward a motion…

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Public Information. Railway Time Table

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 13 September 1919 · page 4

Passenger train from Harden to Blayney arrives 12.45 a.m., departs 1.15 a.m connecting with western mails. Passenger from Blayney to Harden…

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Proposed New Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1919 · page 2

A meeting is to be held in the Eugowra School of Arts at 3.30 p. m. next Saturday to discuss the site of a proposed new bridge over the…

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The Eugowra Railway. Question of Bridge at Collet's Crossing

Forbes Times · Tuesday 16 September 1919 · page 3

Mr. Lance Kirby, secretary of the Eugowra Railway League, was in Forbes yesterday, and he informed us that a meeting is to be held at…

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Special Train for Temora Show

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 September 1919 · page 2

We give a final reminder that the special train for Temora Show tomorrow will leave West Wyalong Siding at 8.55. We believe that the…

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water Shortage Difficult Problems Ahead. Railway Supplies Short

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 September 1919 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Cootamundra Town Council a letter was read from the Railway Department asking if water could be secured…

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Railway Tarpaulins

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 16 September 1919 · page 3

The Minister for Works recently [?] that the Railway Department [?] [?] [?] million yards of canvas on [?] [?] [?] tarpaulins for the…

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Hires Conference Main Roads Board

Western Champion · Thursday 18 September 1919 · page 7

At the Shires Association conference there was a long discussion on the following motion:— "That this conference enters an emphatic…

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Railway Grievances

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 September 1919 · page 6

The attention of the railway authorities) may be drawn to the fact that stock are allowed to indiscriminately roam in the precincts of the…

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Proposed Merriganowry Bridge

Forbes Times · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 2

At the last Farmers & Settlers meeting at Cowra, Mr Thompson said he had been asked to bring forward a motion of the Shire Council to [?]…

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Current Topics. Aeroplane Arrives To-day

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 2

At the public meeting on Saturday afternoon arrangements were made for Captain Wilson's visit in connection with the Peace Loan…

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£600 for Road Work Returned Soldiers' Job

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 2

The Common wealth has granted Forbes municipality a sum of £600 for road-making, etc, the money to be expended in the employment of…

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Railway and Tramway Institute. (Contributed)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 3

On Friday night, 12th inst., a very enjoyable evening was spent in the Centennial Hall, where a representative gathering of Railway employees…

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EUGOWRA (From Our Own Correspondent). Proposed Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 6

A public meeting was held in the school of Arts Hall on Saturday afternoon last, in reference to the proposed bridge across the Lachlan…

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Eugowra. (From our Correspindent). Bridge Over the Lachlan River

Forbes Times · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 6

A public meeting was held in the School of Arts meeting room on Saturday, September 2[?]th just, for the purpose of placing before the Minister for…

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General News. Humorous Stories Re Old-time Train Service

Forbes Times · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 1

There can be no complaints now at the local train service as compared to that of 15 years ago. The trains r[?] well to time, and a good speed is also…

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Railway Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 6

Moved by Mr Wheatley and seconded by Mr Laneyrie, that the car expenses incurred during the recent visit of the Station Sites Board, be…

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Eugowra Motor Garage Cliff Nash, Proprietor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 6

CARS FOR HIRE. Oil, Petrol, and all Motor Accessories stocked. Agencies:…

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Cycling & Motoring Notes

Forbes Times · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 5

It is ramoured in England that the Ford Co. intend establishing huge motor works in Ireland for the production of a low-priced met[?]r cycles…

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