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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 7 of 24

Overhead Bridge at the Railway. Work to be Proceeded With

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 2

A communication from the Railway Commissioners to the Municipal Council on Monday evening stated that the overhead bridge from Station-street to…

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Producers' Necessaries. "John Bridge" on Markets

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 8

The Country Service and Supply Department of John Bridge & Co. Ltd. writes:-- "With the desire to be helpful to…

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Sale of Shire Road Plant (To the Editor.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 8

Sir,--Shire councilors appear to be divided almost equally regarding the sale of the Shire roadmaking plant. It is surprising that there is even one…

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Producers' Necessaries. "John Bridge" on Markets

Western Champion · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 3

The Country Service and Supply Department of John Bridge and Co. Lt. writes:— "With the desire to be helpful to…

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John Bridge & Co

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 3

Messrs. John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report under date, 29th March, 1919: Wool.—There has been little or, no relaxation of the adverse climatic…

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Producers Necessaries "John Bridge" on Markets

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 7

The Country Service and Supply Department of John Bridge and Co., Ltd., writes:— "With the desire to be helpful to…

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EUGOWRA (From Our Own Correspondent). Railway Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 6

The misfortune that attended the proposed deputation from these districts in connection with the Canowindra-Eugowra railway some time…

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Producers' Necessaries. "John Bridge" on Markets

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 5

The Country Service and Supply Department of John Bridge & Co., Ltd., writes:— "With the desire to be helpful to…

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Caught by a Train Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

While two fettlers were returning to their camp near Ungarie they were overtaken by a special train. One, Grey, had his head hurt, an arm…

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Motor Car Burnt. Sydney

Forbes Times · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 2

A garage at Katcomba caught fire yesterday morning. The damage is estimated at £1500. One car was totally destroyed and one severely damaged,…

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Railway Accident. Two Men Narrowly Escape Death. on Wyalong-cargelligo Line

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 3

An accident of a rather serious nature occurred on Saturday night last on the Wyalong Cargelligo line, between Ungarie and Winunga. Shortly…

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A "Tramp King."

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 3

Maurice Vancam, the "King of Tramps," passed through Bega last week. He left Vancouver in 1911 he states to walk 43,000 miles round the…

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Circus Men Charged Goods Missing From Railway Case at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 1

c. A. Fry, W. Little, J. Miller, G. W. Davies, C. R. Nelson, E. Fishburn, H. R. Lockwood, and M. Gower were before Mr Helm, P.M., at Forbes…

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Motor-cars That Consume Their Own Dust

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 4

It is reported that a Manchester engineer has invented an apparatus which, it is claimed, will prevent the clouds of dust raised in dry weather…

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Darby's Falls Bridge

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

This boundary work continues to ba a bone of contention between the Murrungal and Waugoola Shire Councils, and at Saturday's meeting…

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"John Bridge" Easter Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write:- "The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will no doubt, cause many producers, who…

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"John Bridge." Easter Arrangements

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 5

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., write: — "The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will, no doubt, cause many producers, who…

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A Disputed Road

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 2

Considerable discussion ensued At Saturday's Shire Council meeting re the now famons road throagh Lyons' property, Crs. Elliott and Rowlands,…

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J[?]hh Bridge. Easter Arrangements

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 16

John Bridge and Co. Ltd., writes:— "The fact of the Easter Show having been abandoned this year will, no doubt, cause many producers, who…

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Cash and Motor Car

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 13

At the Central Police Court Sydney, on Friday William Edward Stanley Pears (29), motor driver, of Peak Hill, was committed for trial on several…

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