Wanted a Bridge
It is a good many years now since the first agitation was commenced for the construction of a bridge across the Lachlan River at Colle[?] Crossing,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1925
743 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 38
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce Snail Train Can't Hurry. Another Railway Proposal
The monthly meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce was held on Wednesday night, those present being: Messrs. C. T. H…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Gravel for Roads Large Area in This District. Said to Be the Best in the State
Referring to the need of securing a good gravel pit in Waugoola Shire, Cr. McCarron (President) said there was in this district, only a few miles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Legless Digger Wants to Sell Motor Cycle
Five years ago, the Red Cross Society gave a Motor-cycle to a digger whose legs were badly shattered at the War, and were subsequently…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Problem of Weighing Motor Lorries
All the products of the State as well as our imports are weighed at some period over weighbridges; therefore information about these large…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Page of Interest to Motorists Motor Notes
The advent of the large-sized low pressure balloon tyre has brought in its train a perplexing problem, viz., "front wheel wobble." Much has been…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway News
Mr. H. Whitehouse, relief officer, Orange district, has been appointed S.M., Urngarie. Mr. J. A. Dransfield, Clerk,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Attempt to Wreck Royal Train
Madrid.—Young students from a school of engineering in the Pyrenees were responsible for the recent attempt to wreck the royal train…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queensland Railway Smash. Another Death- Recorded. Brisbane
Another death as a result of the Gympie railway smash is that of Harry Clark, of Nundah, Brisbane, who was very seriously injured. The others…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Property Stolen Railway Tarpaulin Found in Rabbiter’s Possession. Case Dismissed
At the Police Court this morning Edward John Sylvester Stanford was charged with having a tarpaulin reasonably supposed to have been stolen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Clarissa and the Post Road
On a certain famed highway, known as the Post Road, there are two well-known points of interest which have much to do with this adventure of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cycling
AT a meeting of the Young Motor Cycle Club, held on June 12th, it was decided to promote a grand picnic on Sunday next at Tipperary recreation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Traffic. Municipal Council Move
At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening the following report from the Special Committee appointed to confer with the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Minister for Works and Railways
The Hon Martin M. Flannery, Minister for Works and Railways in the new Labor Administration, is a native of the electorate which he has…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →New Railway Station. Deputation to Miniser
At the Council meeting on Monday evening the Mayor (Ald. Howard) presented the following minute: "As the plans for the proposed…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Is Forbes P.P. Board Beaten? Parkes Aerodrome Site Approved What Will Happen Tomorrow?
The Parkes Aviation site, which has been the subject of much controversy between the Parkes petitioners, and the Forbes…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Run Down by Train Lorry Driver's Narrow Escape Thornycroft Badly Damaged
Mr. Dick Vest had a sensational experience whilst driving Mr. A. Andrew's big Thorycroft motor lorry on Thursday morning. He was crossing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Labor Ministry Mr. Flannery's Good Fortune Minister for Works and Railways
The new State Labor Ministry was elected by Caucus on Wednesday, and the allotment of portfolios was made subsequently…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →South of Lachlan Railway
The agitation for the proposed South of the Lachlan Railway should again be renewed. That is the opinion of one of its most ardent supporters, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Motor Notes
Most of the trouble with motor car electrical starters is due to over load. This fact has been so well authenticated by makers of starter equipment…
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