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

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

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The Motor in Australia

Western Champion · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 15

The greatest exhibition of motor cars the world has even seen, was staged at Olympia and White City. London, during November last. The…

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Novel Railway Strike. Threat to Premier. "Strictly to Regulation." (By Wire)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 4

The Australian Railway Union (N.S.W. Branch) threatens something novel in the way of strikes if Mr Dooley's promises of…

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Warning to Motorists

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 5

The local police wish it to be made widely known that in future any rider of a motor eycle, or driver of a ear exceeding the…

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Mr. Tout on our Railways

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 4

Speaking here last week Mr. Tout said with reference to the railways he favored entire separation from political control. He considered the rail…

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Enclosing Roads

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 15

Several applications for permission to enclose public, roads by the erection of gates across them were placed before the Shire Council at their last…

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"The Motor in Australia"

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 8

It's the brightest, most informative and best produced Motor Journal in Australia. It catalogues all Cars on the Market, and is indispensable to…

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"The Motor in Australia."

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 15

It's the brightest, most informative and best produced Motor Journal in Australia. It catalogues all Cars on the Market, and is indispensable to…

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Alleged Trespass on Railways

Western Champion · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 15

Mervyn Payne, Geo. Jolly, and Walter Murpl[?]y pleaded guilty to trespass on the railway premises at Parkes…

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Farmers' Excursion Train

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 5

Four hundred and ten passengers took advantage of the cheap excursion train on Saturday after noon. There were only 37…

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Motors Collide Three Persons Injured (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 6

A taxi and a motor car collided at Anzac Parade at midnight. Three people were injured, one seriously…

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New Motor Garage

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 5

Mr. A. Mackenzie, who will be well remembered as proprietor of the Langham Motor Garage, next Railway Gales, Canowindra, has returned to…

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Railway Institute Notes

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. W. Sullivan (Cowra Branch.), won first prize for N.S.W. Congratulations The 1922 class sessions will…

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Week-End Cricket. The Lewis Cup-Successfully Defended by Railway-Pioneers

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 2

After a very exciting finish in the match for the Lewis Cup last Sunday the Railway Pioneers successfully defended the trophy against Darby’s Falls,…

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Big Day at Lake Cargelligo. Special Train Next

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

Saturday next will be a gala day in the history of Lake Cargelligo, when a big sportscarnival will be held under the auspices of…

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Our Railway Service Accountants' Report "Compares More Than Favorably." (By Wire). Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

Messrs Smith and Johnson, accountants, who were commissioned by the Railway Commissioners to conduct an examination into…

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Fatal Motor Accident Returned Soldier's Death Car Collides with Tree

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

A shocking accident occurred during the early hours of Friday morning in the vicinity of Calleen, as a result of which Mr…

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Loss of £500,000 South Australian Railways

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

Speaking to a deputation which requested reduced freights and fares, the Minister for Railways (Mr Hague) said the loss…

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Forbes Court Matters. Tuesday, March 7, 1922. Before Mr. Helm, P.M. Motor Traffic Breach

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 3

H. W. Garling pleaded guilty to driving a motor car without displaying a tail light. He said that the light had inadvertently gone out and…

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Motor Cars Cheaper

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 6

There has been a sharp decrease in the prices of leading American cars, and this is nowhere more noticeable than in the Hudson and Essex cars…

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Noisy Motor Sike

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 2

William Elwyn McCorabie.—Riding motor cycle at excessive speed ; failing to produce driver's license ; and not having an efficient silencer attached…

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