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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 9 of 33

Broken Hill Railway Work May Begin Soon

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 5

The construction of the missing link in the New South Wales railway system, the railway line from Trida to Broken Hill, was strenuously…

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A Mammoth Motor Bus

Western Champion · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 14

Mr. Wm Jarrett, whose purchase of one of the latest and largest motor busses was referred to in our last issue, announces that his bus will meet…

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Bridge Over Lachlan

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 4

In connection with the deputation from the Eugowra and South of the Lachlan Progress. Associations which, as recently reported in our columns,…

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Quicker Train Facilities Wanted

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 2

At the request of Mr. Donaldson, Mr. Frazer promised to have inquiries made as to whether a three-quarters of an hour delay at Blayney on the…

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Through Train From Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 2

Mr. Westphalen regquested the running of a ‘through” train from Sydney He said there were only two carriages capable of accommodating…

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Tram Men Out In Melbourne Suburbs (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 12

The electric tramway men are all on strike in Melbourne suburbs, owing to the management's intention of a change of pay day,…

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Charge of Dangerous Driving Motorist Before the Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 14

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr H. H. MacDougall, P.M., Robert Herbert Young was…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners. Deputations Favorably Received

Cowra Free Press · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 2

The Railway Commisioners paid their annual visit off inspection to Cowra[?]on Thursday afternoon. The following comprised the party :—[?]…

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Motor Notes Helpful Hints for Owner Drivers No. 1.—MISFIRING

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 5

Any attempt to cure misfiring without systematic effort usually results in a waste of time and three or four units thrown out of…

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Railway Collision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 3

The Forbes-Stockinbingal train was delayed on Saturday owing to a collision between a special goods train and another goods train at Bauloora…

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Motoring--for Those Who Do Magistrate Frowns on Speed Hogs

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1923 · page 2

When John William Anderson did a speed-hog stunt on his motor cycle in Sheriff Street, on April 9th last, little dreamed of the Nemesis…

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Through Train Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 2

THE request of Cowra public bodies for a through train service from Sydney has been refused by the Commissioners…

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£100,000 Roads Loan Bland Council Wants None of It

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 3

At Saturday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, a letter was read from the Local Government Department, asking if the…

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Proposed Railway The Rival Routes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 12

When the Wamboyne people were battling for a railway to that centre, as part of the full line from Wyalong to Condobolin…

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Motor Trains Failure Alleged

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 5

Addressing the annual meeting of the Madgee Branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association Mr Thorby, M.L.A. declared that…

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To Users of Motor Power

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 4

Everybody requiring motive power, whether it is a public body or a private person, is invited to get into touch with us…

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Through Train Wanted

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 4

A public meeting is called by the Shire President for Saturday next to urge the Railway Commissioners to provide a through…

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Constable, Motor Car, and Dog

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 3

A case of interest to motorists was heard in the Parramatta District Court, before Judge Armstrong, last week, when Oscar…

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Between Two Trams Temora Residents' Narrow Escape

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 1

Mr and Mrs Hade, of Temora, who are holidaying in the metropolis, must have had a very narrow escape from being killed,…

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Motor Notes (By "Spark Plug.")

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 7

The average motor owner would strongly resent the suggestion that his driving was below standard, yet it may be definitely…

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