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

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

641 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 33

Motor Accident Alleged Careless Driving

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 2

A nasty accident occurred bn Sunday afternoon, last, when a sulky driven by Michael O'Malley emerged from Court Street into Lachlan Street…

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Seliceous Kaolin Discovery on Bogan Road

Western Champion · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 24

Just off the Bogan road, and lying between the site of Strickland's ree[?] and the old Monmouthshire mine, travellers along the road during the…

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Concession Railway Tickets

Western Champion · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 15

Some little time ago the Municipal Council sent along a request to the Railway Commissioners the burden of which was that country…

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Through Train

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

We give a reminder that a public meeting will be held at the Shire Hall to-morrow afternoon to advocate a through train to…

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North Shore Bridge in 1931

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 13

Mr G. H. Tarver, general manager of the Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Co., of Darlington, England, arrived in Melbourne on…

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Motor Notes the Finer Points of Driving (Continued from last week)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 15

A great many drivers fail to descend steep grades properly The steeper the grade the lower the gear to be used. A very steep…

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Railways and the Primary Producers (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 9

Sir,—Col. Bruxner in a recent speech said the primary producer was taxed to keep the railway system working for the benefit of…

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Motor Cycle Club

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

The recently-formed Forbes Motor Cycle Club is at, present having a two-mile racing track put down on a site three miles out of town, and It…

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Railways and the Primary Producer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 6

Mr. A. G. Hule writes:— Col. Bruxner In a recent speech said the primary producer was directly taxed to keep the railway…

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Through Passenger Train And Other Improvements Deputation to Commissioners

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 5

A public meeting called by the Shire President was held in the Shire Hall on Saturday afternoon The Chair was occupied by the…

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Garage Alight Six Motor Cars Burnt

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 2

Parkes.—A fire broke out at 3.30 a.m. on Thursday in Mower's garage. Four jets were immediately turned on to the fire, but…

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Missing Motor Cars Alleged Theft from Temora

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 1 May 1923 · page 2

At North Sydney Police Court on Friday, Edgar David Wells was charged with stealing a motor car, valued at £350, from the…

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Memorial Bridge

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 5

Plenty of enthusiasm prevailed at the committee meeting held in the School of Arts on Monday night, and it was apparent that no effort will…

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Pioneer 4-Wheel Motor Street Cars Supplant Electric Cars

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 7

For the first time in history, gasoline-propelled cars have been put into city railway service to replace electric trelley cars, Manhattan, Kansas,…

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Motor Train

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 4

The much-discussed motor train, that ran daily on the Tamworth-Barraba line, was eventually found to be unsatisfactory and…

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The Recent Train Smash (Continued from another page)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 9

Lights on the train when aonther train is behind. There Was only one on this occasion. The two lights are required for the…

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Australian Railways Control of the Industry Mr Bavin's Suggestion (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 4

Mr. Bavin, at the Australian Railway Union annual dinner last night, suggested that the control of the industry should be by a…

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Through Train Mr Thom in Support (The Editor the "Advocate.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 3

Sir,—Re deputation to Railway Commissioners for through passenger train to Sydney, vide report of May 1st. I am quite in…

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Motor Notes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 7

Editorial Note.—The series of articles which are now appearing in these columns are specially designed to lay bare to the…

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Renting the Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 8

Thousands of landholders all over the State, and nearly all the shire councils, are in a tangle over the question of unused roads. Up till…

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