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

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

489 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 25

City Motor Fatality

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 July 1920 · page 4

While crossing Myrtle Street, City on the way home last night, Mrs. Ada Noveitzki was knocked down by a car which passed on without…

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Public Meeting. Railway Congestion

Western Champion · Thursday 22 July 1920 · page 13

A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night under the chairmanship of the Mayor (Aid. Geddes) for the purpose…

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The Lachlan Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 5

The Forbes Farmers ana Settlers' Association seem to be making a big mouthful about the bridge business. Might tell them that the…

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

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 6

Sir,—Regarding the Warrinya correspondence in last Friday's "Advocate," the last paragraph of the Warrinya news should have read:—…

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Correspondence Lachlan River Bridge (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 6

Sir,—Just a line regarding remarks made by Mr R. J. Heaney at the F. and S. Association meeting on Saturday last. This gentleman…

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Correspondence the Lachlan River Bridge (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 6

Sir,—Re Mr H. O. Elliott's letter to the last meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, as reported in your valuable paper. To be accused of "almost…

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Visit of Tramway Team

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 4

A tramway tacm will visit West Wya long on Wednesday next and give our local team a game. Thirty tramway men will make the trip. They will play…

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Money for Railways

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. Storey, took an early opportunity to correct a statement that had appeared in the Sydney Press to the effect, that the…

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Killed on the Railways

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday last the mutilated body of a boy was found on the railroad at Macdonaldtown, near Sydney, and later was identified as that of Jack…

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That Waugan Bridge. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 2

Sir,—I have carefully read your paper for the past twelve months. I read where Mr J. W. Lees was one of a deputation who waited on the late…

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Bridge Over the Lachlan. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 2

Sir,—In your last issue Mr Lance Kirby lashes out at all and sundry, and finally admits that the interest taken in the above matter by the…

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

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Re the correspondence appearing in your issue of the 20th instant, and signed "A Ratepayer," I beg leave for space in your valuable…

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Railway to Darwin

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 1

Mr Hughes, the Prime Minister, states that he has arranged to receive a deputation from South Australia next week on the question of the…

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Barmedman Rankins Springs Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 2

Shortage of sleepers is retarding progress on the Barmedmari-Rankins Springs Railway. The wet weather has also had a steadying effect. Gangs…

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Railway Proposals. Repatriation Lineswork' for Unemployed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 7

The State Cabinet last week decided to push ahead with the construction of certain railway lines with a view to facilitating soldiers…

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The New Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 6

The new bridge over the lagoon at the end of Lachlan Street, which has been closed to traffic since the recent heavy rains owing to the formation in…

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Shire Road Roller

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 5

The road roller purchased by the Bland Shire' Council, from the Clyde Engineering Co. (through the local agents, Messrs Archer and Hanigan)…

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Dead Carcases on Road

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 2

W. G. Dowling, Stock Inspector, versus David Robinson, leaving the [?]areases of seven dead sheep on the Orange road…

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The Lachlan Bridge. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 6

Sir—Referring to recent correspondence. As one of the delegates from Eugowra, I strongly resent having an attitude forced upon us which we did…

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Correspondence Bridge Over the Lachlan (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 6

Sir—In reply to Mr R. J. Heaney, I am very pleased to learn that he carefully reads your paper, but he must have a convenient memory, as at a…

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