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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 9 of 20

500 Mile Motor Race Success of Tommy Wilton

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 4

Vancouver, Monday — A message from Indianapolis says that Tommy Wilton won the 500 miles Speedway race in 5 hours 17 mins. Ralph…

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A Natural Bridge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 June 1921 · page 3

In Argentina there is a natural bridge that is one of the most wonderful in the world. It spans the Rio Mendoza, and is known as the Inca Bridge. It is…

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Grawlin Road

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 4

Regarding the road required at Grawlin settlement, letters from several of the landholders were read, suggesting the best place to carry…

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Good Roads Loan £500,000 Subscribed Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

Only £500,000 has been subscribed to the Good Roads Loan. If sufficient is not forthcoming the scheme may be abandoned…

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Railway Matters

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 2

Last week our energetic Railway League secretary, Mr L. Pearce, received the following letters from our worthy member, Mr M…

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The Eugowra Railway Stoppage of Work Resented at Eugowra

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 2

There is an intense feeling of resentment in the Eugowra district over the stoppage of construction work on the Canowindra Eugowra railway line,…

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The Oberon Railway Joke

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

Is it any wonder that an earthquake shock was felt at Edith in the Oberon district (says the Orange "Leader"), when the Parliamentarians, headed by…

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Insulting Language at Woodstock. To a Railway Official. "You Rotten Mongrel. I'll Kill You, You Cow."

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 11 June 1921 · page 1

According to the story told by Claude James Carroll, a porter at the Woodstock railway station, at least one of the residents of that locality…

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Railway Concessions for Schoolchildren Public Works Dept, N.S.W. Sydney, 9th June, 1921

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 1

Mr E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. for wards us the following:—Sir,—With reference to your representations on behalf of the Town…

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The Coolagong Bridge

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 2

Cr. Bourke spoke very strongly regarding the state of disrepair of the decking of the above structure. He stated it was an absolute disgrace,…

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Help From the Builders of Roads and of Homes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 7

One billion dollars has been made available for road work in 1921, announces the American Road-Builders' Association, which held a national…

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Proposed Bridge at Bangaroo. Settlers Decide for Themselves at a Public Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 3

A well attended meeting of those interested in the above was held at Bangaroo on Wednesday last, and Cr. Crossley reported the result of same…

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The Cowra Free Press Use Soft Words and Hard Arguments Wednesday, June 15th, 1921 Local and General "Worst Road in the Shire."

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 2

This was how Cr. Bourke referred to that portion of the Darby's Falls road near the Ryan Vale Church. The Engineer was instructed to…

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Miscellaneous. the Aero-lorry May Come. But Meanwhile Farmers Need Good Roads

Western Champion · Thursday 16 June 1921 · page 21

The campaign for better roads, which is just now attracting attention, is one of significance to the farmer. Farm produce will doubtless travel to…

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Good Roads Loan

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 4

The Mayor and Town Clerk were the only people present at a public meeting at Ashfield in favor of the Good Roads Loan…

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Bridge Over the Lachlan

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 2

As soon as a start was made on the construction of the Eugowra railway the residents of the district approached the authorities, with reference to…

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Football Special Train From Barmed Man

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 7

Always providing that Mildil does not take the Chigwidden Cup next Sunday, Barmedman will visit here on Wednesday per special train. In…

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Bridge Over the Belubula Public Meeting Decides Location

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 5

The Wangoola Shire Council is in earnest in its desire to provide a bridge across the Belnbula near the Soldiers' Settlement and so give access to the…

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Benefits of Motor Power

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 10

We are selling large numbers of "Monitor" Oil Engines, 1¼ h.p. for operating the large size 'Alfa Laval' hand power separators, and for…

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Fedeeal Railway Committee. Unpleasant Experiences

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 4

Members of the Federal Committee inquiring into the North-South Railway, are having a bad time in Central Australia…

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