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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 19 of 25

Railway Changes

Western Champion · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 15

Mr. P. McFadden, who has filled the position of stationmaster at Parkes since January, 1919, has been transferred to Wellington, and will be…

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Parkes Railway Improvements

Western Champion · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 15

The Municipal Council are in receipt of the following communication from the Public Works Department through the members for the district:…

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Deputations Bridge Over the Lachlan Near Eugowra. Eugowra to Forbes Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 5

Advantage was taken of the presence of the Hon. G. McGirr at the Engowra Show on Wednesday to discuss several matters of importance…

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Deputations to the Minister. Deputations to the Minister. the Lachlan River Bridge and the Eugowra Extension

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 6

A couple of deputations [?]en waited on Mr. McGirr. The first had reference to the traffic bridge which has been asked for over the Lachlan River…

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Cycling and Motoring Some Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 2

The front wheel brake on a motorcycle, where of the rim type, i.e., acting on the wheel rim, is, in the opinion of many practical riders, of…

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N.s.w. Railways Commissioner's Annual Report

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 1

We have received a copy of the anual report of the Commissioners for Railways, for the year ended June 30th, 1920. The report covers the…

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Railway to Condobolin Deputation to Minister for Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 9

A deputation representing the Wamboyne and Lake Cowal Railway Leagues waited upon the Minister for Works and Railways, the Hon. J. Estell…

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Weighing and Dumping of Wheat on Railways

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 5

In reply to a question in the House a day or two ago by Mr. M. Flannery, with reference to providing facilties for weighing and dumping wheat…

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Good Motor Trip

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 6 October 1920 · page 4

Last Saturday night Mr Ray Leese started out with Mr Leaby, bridge contractor, whom he picked up at the Lake and who received word of…

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Aviation at Forbes Captain Roy King Visits His Parents by Aeroplane. (Contributed.)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 8

On Wednesday last Captain Roy King visited his parents at "Kywong," 28 miles from Forbes, in the direction of Marsden, in his 230 h.p…

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Canowindra-gregra Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 2

Interest in the construction of the Canowindra-Grogra railway is being revived in Cudal, on Saturday last a meeting was held, presided over by…

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Motor Cyclist Fined Show Traffic Regulations Unheeded

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 9 October 1920 · page 2

The Cowra Municipal Council proceeded against Benjamin Millington at the local Police Court on Wednesday for not obeying directions…

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District Railway Superintendent

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 9 October 1920 · page 2

Mr. W. Kirkham, assistant district superintendent at Sydney and formerly of Cowra, has been appointed district superintendent for the…

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South of the Lachlan Another Railway Proposal. (From a Correspondent.)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 4

As the result of the action taken by Mulyandry F. and S. Association in calling a meeting to discuss the proposal to extend the…

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Weighbridges on the Barmbdman-r.s. Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 October 1920 · page 7

In reply to enquiries, Mr. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., has been informed by the Railway Department that weighbridges will be placed at the first five…

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Proposed Condobolin-Wyalong Railway

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 October 1920 · page 6

A deputation representing the Wamboyne and Lake Cowal Railway Leagues waited upon the Minister for Works and Railways the Hon. J…

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The Road To Ruin

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 2

IF at any period in the history of Australia, when there was serious and urgent need for its people taking stock and giving…

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South Lachlan Railway

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 16

As the result of the action taken by Mulyandry F. and S. Association in calling a meeting to discuss the proposal to extent the…

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Motor Fuel

Western Champion · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 20

The conference convened by the Commonwealth Bureau of Science and Industry to consider the future supply of motor fuel and oil in Australia, has…

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Bush Fire Danger Farmers & the Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 October 1920 · page 2

Among the matters to be dealt with at the executive meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Thursday are the Conjing Royal…

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