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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 13 of 33

Eugowra-parkes Railway

Western Champion · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 13

An urgent wire just to hand announces that the Public Works Committee will be at Parkes on Wednesday, June 11th, for the purpose of…

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Railway Royal Commissioners

Western Champion · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 12

The members of the Royal Commission (Sir Sam Fay and Sir Vincent Raven) on the railways of the State, with their staff, arrived, in…

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Railway Extension

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 2

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

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Eugowra's £1000 Duo Concerto a Concrete Proposition. For Bridge at Collett's Crossing. Guarantors and Solid Cash. Standing Behind the Promise

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 7

The Eugowra £1000 is not another Art Union. It is the four figures in L.s . d. which Eugowra promised the South of the South of the Lachlan…

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Yass-canberra Railway Possible Commencement (By Wire.) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 4

Though the Federal Works Committee reported against the Yass-Canberra railway it is possible that the Federal Government will authorise…

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The Motor World Balloon Tyres Question

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 2

The most discussed subject to-day in the automobile trade throughout the world and also amongst many millions of car owners is the balloon…

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£50 for a Finger Mrs. Herrick Succeeds in Claim Against Railway Commissioners

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 5

Before his Honor, Judge Bevan, and a Jury of four, Mrs. Laura Emily Herrick proceeded against the Railway Commissioners in the District…

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Local & General Motor Grand Prix

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 4

The Auto Cycle Club of N.S. Wales is out with a fine programme for June 23rd, whereat the Grand Prix Motor Cycle Race will be decided. It…

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Motor Notes (Specially written for the “Free Press”).KEEPING That New Appearance. Car Cleansing Routine for the Owner - Driver

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 3

To the proud possessor of a new car there is probably no more disturbing circumstance than the problem of preserving the polish and platework of…

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Ticket Office Robbed Bendick Murrell Railway Station. Keys Stolen From Hotel

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 7

By breaking the glass in the ticket window on Sunday night a thief gained access to the safe at the Bendick Murrell railway station and took…

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Bookmaker’s Appeal Alleged Trespass in Railway Carriage

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 7

An interesting legal point was raised in a case heard bofere his Honor, Judge Bevan, at the Goulburn Quarter Sessions last Thursday, when…

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Train Alterations

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Evans, stationmaster, advises that the following alterations in the time-table will be observed as from the 1st proximo:--…

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Day Train to Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 6

As a result of agitation on the part of the Cootannindra Progress Association, the day train to Sydney is to be restored shortly. The train will…

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Motor Csase Detectives Leap from Car

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 1

A motor chase for a mile and a half along Parramatta Road on Saturday afternoon, during which two detective leaped from one car to…

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£50 for a Painful Injury. Local Lady Secures Verdict Against Railway Commissioners

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 3

In the District Court on Friday, Mrs. Laura Emily Herrick sued the Railway Commissioners claiming £400 damages for Injuries received to one…

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Motor Cycle Club Combined Motor Cycle and Cycle Sports on June 18th. in Aid of Cowra District Hospital

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 2

A very well attended meeting of members of the Cowra Motor Cycle Club was held at Mr. Fred Loudon’s Depot last night, Mr. H. Davis…

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Mail Train Alterations

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 13

Long threatening sometimes comes at last. It is many, many moons since the first whispers of an alteration in the running of the Sydney-Forbes mail…

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Collen's Crossing Bridge. MOVEMENT [?]

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon last (21st inst.) a very large meeting of residents of Eugowra and from the surrounding district took place in the…

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The Motor Column, the Silence That Is Golden

Western Champion · Thursday 29 May 1924 · page 5

Noiseless Gear Changing for the Novice.—It is safe to say that certainly not more than 10 per cent, of private motorists on the road to-day…

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Bridge Deputation

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 4

The Jemalong Shire Council will receive a deputation of representatives from the South of the Lachlan Progress Association and the…

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