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

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

653 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 33

Repairs to Roads in Proposed Curtailed Area

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 6

Whether or not curtailment of the Forbes Municipality is decided upon by the Land Board next Wednesday, the repairs to the New…

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Motor Over Cliff

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 6

A motor got out of control 3 miles from Penrith last night, went over a steep embankment, and smashed to pieces. The occupants were…

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For Motorists

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1924 · page 4

FOR MOTOR OWNERA.—Recently motor owners have learned that a new section added to the Motor Traffic Act makes it compulsory for all motor vehicles to carry…

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For the Motor Queen

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 April 1924 · page 2

Several functions are impending in aid of the Motor Queen's candidature in the Hospital Queen Competition. These are Dance in the…

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Condobolin's Motor Record 50 New Ones in 5 MONTHS

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 30 April 1924 · page 4

Condobolin has come to light with what must be considered a record in the purchase of motor cars. Daring the last five months the following…

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Accelerating the Train

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1924 · page 12

We understand that when the winter time table comes into operation on the railway an alteration in the running time of the Sydney-Forbes mail…

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Eugowra-Parkes Railway. Combined Committee Meet

Western Champion · Thursday 1 May 1924 · page 21

The President of the Chamber of (Commerce (Mr. E. C. Best) occupied the chair at a combined meeting (Railway League Executive and Railway…

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Railway Administration Commission Opening Shortly (By Wire.) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 4

The Railway Commission to open shortly will provide for a thorough inquiry into all phases of railway administratin…

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Motor Notes "Bucks" in the Transmission. Looseness of Working Parts the Source of Trouble

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 13

Your wife (if you be so blessed) has probably asked, as your ear slowed down below eight miles per hour and started a series of…

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Illegal Use of Motor Conviction at Police Court

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 4

At the West Wyalong Police Court this morning, before Messrs A. Emmett and A. Josephs, J's.P., John Albert Morgan 26, electrician, and…

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Motor Notes (Specially written for the “Free Priess”).CHEAPENING Motoring Costs. Care of Car has Far-reaching Effects

Cowra Free Press · Friday 2 May 1924 · page 7

Even if it can be shown to the motorist that he may, by a little judicious and systematic attention, greatly prolong the useful life of his tryes,…

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Proposals Clash District Interests at Stake Cr. Elliott Question's Eugowra Motives Will South of Lachlan be Served with Bridge or Railway ? An Accusation and a Challenge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 4

A deputation from the South of the Lachlan Progress Association waited on the Jemalong Shire Council last Saturday afternoon to discuss…

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Motor Cycle Fatality Woman Killed—Two Others Injured. (By Wire) Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 4

A motor cycle, driven by Alfred Peterson aged 43, ran into a cow on the road at Balwyn last night. Mrs Peterson was killed and…

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3000 Stopped Work Melbourne Tram Men (By Wire) Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 May 1924 · page 4

A Melbourne message states that whether the general strike of cable tram man that threatens is extended to the whole electric service will be…

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Our Motor Column. Where Knocks Develop

Western Champion · Thursday 8 May 1924 · page 8

The principal and most frequent knocks occur at the foollowing places: Main bearings, connecting-rod bearings (either end), wrist pin, piston…

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Bridge or Railway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 6

The bridge at Collits' Crossing and the South of the Lichlan line arc still receiving their share of discussion by the many, people…

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Travelling Horses by Train

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 4

A son of the well-known W.A. trainer, George Hoskins, has patented [?] device which will ensure greater safety for horses travelling by train. The…

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Motor Smash Girl Killed Others Injured

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 14

In a motoring smash near The Rock on Sunday' afternoon Miss Eileen Scott, only daughter of Alderman J.J. Scott, was killed…

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Motor Notes the Auxiliary Spark Cap a Simple Precaution Against Leaky Plugs

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 9

There are many people who do not quite grasp the purpose of the auxiliary spark gaps which are now sometimes seen on ears. Usually, the…

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Motor Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 6

Whilst Mr. S. Frost, of McDade's Shoe Stores, Forbes, was riding a motor cycle from Eugowra to Forb's on Tuesday afternoon, the setting…

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