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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 8 of 24

Marsden Bridge

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Shire Council, the Engineer was instructed, on the motion of Crs. Roberson and Wilson, to have the necessary repairs…

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Bridge Over Back Creek

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Shire Council it was decided, on the motion of Crs. Wilson and Robertson, to make application for a special grant…

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John Bridge Easter Arrangements

Forbes Times · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 5

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

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"John Bridge" Easter Arrangements

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 1

John Bridge and 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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EUGOWRA. (From our Correspondent) Railway League Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 3

A meeting of the Eugowra Railway League and others interested in railway matters was held in the School o[?] Arts on Saturday afternoon, 21st inst…

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"John Bridge." Easter Arrangements

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 8

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

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The Mails. Train Mails

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 1

Canowindra and Grenfell 7.30 a.m. daily. Sydney, West and South, 5.45 p.m daily…

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A Wattamondara Complaint. Regarding Camping near the Railway Station

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 23 April 1919 · page 2

A letter was read at the Shire Council meeting, in which it was stated that in a petition forwarded through Mr. Bushell, M L.A., and…

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The New Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 4

The much discussed bridge over the lagoon at the foot of Lachla[?] Street is now in the first stages of construction. The contractor has his…

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Man Killed near Bendick Morrell. Cut to Pieces by a Train. Bendick Morrell

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

A frightful accident occurred about 1½ miles from here, towards Cowra, at midnight last night, whereby a well-known resident of the district,…

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Soldier Shot Dead Fight with Escort on Train

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

Some soldiers who were being brought to Sydney to undergo detention attacked their escort on the Melbourne express on Friday, and…

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Fighting the 'Flu How to Train and Use Voluntary Aids. the Cessnock System

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 6

Learning through Mrs W. Brown (nee Millie Condon), who up till quite recently had been a nurse in the Cessnock Hospital, of the manner in…

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The Shorter Road

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 6

Residents are now putting up the gates for the road along the line, which will obviate the big circuit round "Youngie" property that now…

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Daring Mail Bag Robbery. From Wollongong Train

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 2

Two men approached the station master at North Wollongong, and asked for permission to telephone the station master at Balgownie…

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Railway Travelling

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 4

The Railway Department has issued a proclamation to the effect that passengers will not be booked for distances over 10 miles from the…

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Railway Stocks Exempt

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1919 · page 2

It is not intended to acquire the stocks from the Railway Commissioners or public utilities at present. The price will be determined next…

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The Eugowra Road

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 5

Editor Condon, of the Condobolin "Luchlander," who occasionally pays a visit to Canowindra, per medium of a "tin lizzie," has something to say…

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Late Telegrams John Bridge Bought Outright by Farmers' Co. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 2

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operatio Co. has purchased the business of John Bridge and Co. The price is not stated, but exceeds £200,000. The…

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Late Wires. John Bridge Sells Out. Big Price Paid. Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 2

The Farmers and Graziers' Co-operative Company has purchased the business of John Bridge and Co. Ltd. The price is not stated, but exceeds…

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New Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 1

The construction of railways, as shown below, at an estimated expenditure of £840,834 would open up some two million acres, principally…

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