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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 23 of 25

B.r.s. Railway Conditions of Receiving Wheat

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 23 November 1920 · page 7

Mr. Max McCrone, Hon. Sec. Barmedman Rankins Springs Railway Line, has received, the following' let. ter from the Wheat Board:—…

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Railway Picnic

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 November 1920 · page 3

It was fitting that the first railway picnic of the new district of Parkes should be held in Condebolin, for whilst in the Orange district we…

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Railway News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 2

THE silos are nob to be constructed at the present time. Large consignments of chaff are being despatched…

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Railways are Ready to Bring the Wheat Down

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1920 · page 2

The railways are ready, according to a statement made by the Chief Traffic Manager (Mr. C. A. Hodgson) to the Select Commutes of Enquiry, to carry…

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Railway Smash Train Off the Line

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 5

On Thursday evening of last week, as the Canowindra-Cowra train was hearing Glen Logan Siding, fifteen trueks left the road, also two wheels…

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Wyalong to Condobolin Agitation for Railway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wamboyne Railway League was held on Saturday afternoon last in the Wamboyne Hall, there being a good…

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The Motorists' Paradise

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 2

The owner of a car in search of an ideal holiday should visit the Illavarra district, for every turn on the road reveals fresh scenic charms,…

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At the Railway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 November 1920 · page 6

Everything that needs attention at Forbes railway station and yards is being put in order for one of the biggest wheat harvests ever handled…

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The Lagoon Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 3

The bridge over the town lagoon in Camp Street is just now in need of some attention. The asphalt formation which was spread over the decking…

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Barmedman Rankin Springs Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 6

Good progress is being made with the laying of the rails on the Banned man. Rankins Springs line, about a quarter of a mile of the track being…

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No Funds for Removal of Local Railway Station

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 30 November 1920 · page 5

Mr E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards the following:—Public Works Dept. N.S.W., Sydney, 25th November…

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B.-r.s. Railway Growers Accpet Boards' Conditions

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 9

A largely attended meeting of wheat growers along the Barmedman Rankins Springs railway line was held at the Buddigower woolshed on…

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Weighbridges for Eugowra Railway Line

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 3 December 1920 · page 2

The local Farmers and Settlers' Association has been informed by the Secretary for Railways, through Mr. Hugh Main, M.L.A., that owing to…

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The Motorists' Para[?]se

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 December 1920 · page 2

The owner of car in search of an ideal holiday should visit the Illa[?]arra district, for ovary turn on the road reveals fresh scenic charms, and on route the…

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Chamber of Commerce Railway Matters

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 December 1920 · page 2

ON Thursday morning the Railway Committee of the Grenfell Chamber of Commerce, and the Mayor (Ald. Jno. Taylor)…

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Condobolin-Broken Hill Railway

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 December 1920 · page 4

Mr Harry C. Moulder (Mayor), president of the Condobolin Railway League, is in receipt of the following communication from Hon G. Cann,…

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Bankstown Labor League. Railway Fares

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 8 December 1920 · page 1

At the last meeting of the above League attention was drawn by [?] member to a statement that Mr. Dooley had made at Lithgow prior to the last…

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Railway Lines. Cowra to Condobolin

Western Champion · Thursday 9 December 1920 · page 7

There are various proposals for new railway lines to develop the rich Lachlan Valley, and the danger appears to be that the conflicting…

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Railway Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1920 · page 2

WE had an interview yesterday with Mr. Reid, Railway Superintendent, who informed us that he could see no way in which to improve the Grenfell…

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The Goolagong Station and the Road Leading to Same. Matter Again Before Boree Shire

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 December 1920 · page 5

The matter of the construction of the road to connect with the proposed railway station at Goolagong North came before th Boree Shire Council…

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