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

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

393 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 20

Goolagong Railway League

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 3

At the annual general meeting of the Goolagong Railway League, the following officers were elected [?]or the coming year: President, Mr. W…

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How to Reduce Railway Charges

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

Mr. A. G. Huie, the well-known long-distance writer, to the press on political and economic questions, delivered an address in Lachlan Street…

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Railway Improvements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 4

I notice further improvements being carried out at our local railway station, and on inquiries find that a rest house for the driver and others…

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Fire Brigade. New Motor Engine & Station Wanted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 6

At Friday's meeting of Die Bland Shire Council, the Fire Brigades' Boards forwarded particulars of necessary procedure for new fire station…

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Motor Cycle and Sidecar Record

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

Queanbeyan) Wednesday.—Mr W. D. Freebody, an old Monaro boy, who comes of a family of athletes, put up a record by riding a motor…

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Fire at Temora Brigade Motor Useless the Mysterious Cork

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 5

A destruetive fire broke out at 9.30 on Sunday night in Mr H. Gust's cabinet making and machinery store in Hoskins Street The flames quickly…

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Sydney Motor Show

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 2

Dalgety & Co., Ltd., have just been appointed sole distributors fur Rolls Royce, Ltd., and are exhibiting a magnificent chassis of this make. In…

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New Railway Station

Western Champion · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 13

The plans for the new railway station came up for consideration at the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night. Ald. Geddes pointed…

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Railway Institute

Western Champion · Thursday 3 February 1921 · page 13

The local branch of the Railway Institute has just taken on a fresh lease of life, and with the increase in the number of Departmental employees…

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About a Motor Cycle Its Repair and Damage. In a "Joy-Riding Stunt." Case at Forbes Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 7

In the local Small Debts Court on Tuesday last the attention of Mr. C. B. Helm, Police Magistrate, was occupied for some time in the hearing…

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Latest Telegrhaphic. Sydney Tram Smash. More Robberies. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

A serious tram smash occurred at North Sydney last evening, when a car crashed into a motor lorry and then collided with a packed tram…

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Shire Road Map

Western Champion · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 12

One of the many duties which Parliament, in its wisdom, has imposed upon Shire Councils is that of preparing elaborate road maps of their…

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Special Rate Foe Road and Bridge Construction. on Roads Leading to New Sidings on Eugowra Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 7

At Tuesday's meeting of the Borce Shire Council it was decided to impose a special rate of 1d in the £1 in the area devined below, for the purpose…

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Railway Dreams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 6

If the Wyalong-Condobolin railway were built, men such as Paddy Berrill would not have to cart their produce such long distances. Unwilling…

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Local & General Motor Car Agent Wanted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 6

Australian Motors Ltd., who adver tise regularly in our columns the Australian Six Motor cars write that they are prepared to accept an…

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Canowindra to Eugowra Railway

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 7

The "Government Gazette" of the 4th inst. contains a notice of confirmation of plan and book of reference in connection with the Canowindra to…

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Road Rollers

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 4

At Friday meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. G. Wilson moved his notice of motion given at the January meetin:—…

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Finer Metal Tor Streets and Roads Council to Purchase a Screen

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council following complaints which had been made regarding the size of metal used on the streets and…

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Dam of 2,000,000 Gallons Railway Work Begun

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 7

Temora, Wednesday—The Railway Department has commenced excavations for the big dam on the railway site to serve the local requirements…

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As Others Bee Us. A Holiday Trip By Motor

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 3

Mr. T. E. G[?]igg, who with his wife and son, is haying a two months' holiday trip, and is taking a motor ran through different parts of the West,…

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