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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 12 of 33

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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Railway Mis-management

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 4

A NUMBER of local residents who visited the Bathurst Show last week, are very loud in their complaints of their treatment at the hands of the Railway officials. On leaving Cowra on Thursday they were informed that arrangements had been made for the special train from…

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Railways Eugowra-parkes Line

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 1

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

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Motor Notes (Specially written for the “Free Press”).AN Ever Present Risk. Prevention and Suppression of Fires on the Car

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 8

All motorists know that there Is a risk of a car catching fire, but most of us being happy-go-lucky, do not wor[?] about it until something does…

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News and Notes a Motor Driver’s License

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 6

The question of whether a Magistrate has the power to order the cancellation of a motor driver’s license, was answered in the negative…

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Cowra Motor Cycle Club

Cowra Free Press · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 5

The following officers were elected at a meeting held on Friday night last at Mr. Fred Loudon’s Motor and Cycle Depot., Mr. Davis presiding:…

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Seven Motor Accidents Ex-A.I.F. Captain Killed (By Wire) Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 May 1924 · page 4

Seven motor car accidents occurred in Melbourne during the week-end, several of a serious nature. Captain Bingle, formerly of the…

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Mallee Land Between Town and Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 13 May 1924 · page 3

The Bland Shire Council recently requested the Lands Department to make available the large belt of mallee land between West Wyalong…

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New River Bridge

Western Champion · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 4

A deputation waited on the Jemalong Shire Council at their meeting on the 3rd inst., presenting a petition which asked that the Council assist…

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Our Motor Column. (Specially written for the "Western Champion' by an expert.) Good Lights for Winter [?]Ving

Western Champion · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 25

How the Driver may Care for his Lighting System.—With the much shorter periods of daylight that now prevail, it is time to look to the lamps…

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State Railways

Western Champion · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 11

Among the passengers who arrived List, week by the R.M.S. Orvieto were Sir Sam Fay and Sir Vincent L. Raver, who have come out from…

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Railway Institute. Highly Successful Social

Western Champion · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 22

A highly successful social, organised by the local branch of the Railway Institute, was held in the Parkes Picture Palace last Friday evening, the…

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Temora Again Coming by Special Train Wednesday Next

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 1

The Temora Football Club have decided to charter a special train for Wednesday next when they will again visit West Wyalong. These…

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Forbes Chamber of Commerce Wyangala Dam Evidence. S. of L. Railway League Conference. Sectional Mail Bags

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 3

The Forbes Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday night last those present being: Messrs. L. Clemens (president), G. D. Bassett, F. H…

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Warning to Motorists Order Must Be Obeyed

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 1

It having come to the notice of the Chief Traffic Inspector that many owners of motor vehicles have not complied with the amended…

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Motor Notes (Specially written for the “Free Press”). the Carbon Curse. Cause of Its Appearance and Method of Removal

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 1

The formation and getting rid of carbon is much less a bugbear of motoring to-day than it was 20 years ago. Yet it is remarkable what a…

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The Roads Question a Big Proposition to Confront Shires' Conference Much Money Needed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 3

In a report specially prepared for the conference of shire's next week the question of roads is thoroughly gone into. How the shires are…

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Back to Work Melbourne Tram Strike Over. (By Wire.) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 4

The Melbourne tram men went back to work this morning, claiming a moral victory. Gripman Howard, in compliance…

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Evidence for South of Lachlan Railway

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 3

The Public Works Committee will arrive in Forbes oh June 3, and will commence the taking of evidence on the proposed South of the Lachlan…

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The Motor Picnic

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1924 · page 2

The motor picnic, which was hold at Wowingragong in aid of the motor queen on Sunday last, was a huge success. The organisers had…

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