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

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

743 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 38

Earliest Motor Cars

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 3

The collection of pioneer motor cars at the Science Museum, South Kensington (reports the "Westminster Gazette") has been enriched by the…

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Motor Train Service

Western Champion · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 10

The motor train service for which the Chamber of Commerce has been agitating for some time will shortly come into operation. Two motors…

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Aeroplane Coming to Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 2

SATURDAY—Douglas McLean in "Going Up," a comedy-drama that will rank with the best of the season. It starts with a thrill and will thrill one to the…

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New Railway Station Minister's Favorable Reply. (By Urgent Wire.).. SYDNEY, Thursday 12.40 p.m

Western Champion · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 11

The deputation from Partes to urge the erection of the new railway station waited on the Hon. M. M. Flannery, Minister for Railways, this…

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Colletts' Crossing Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 10

The proposed bridge at Colletts' Crossing, near Eugowra, seems now very close to reaching the final stages preparatory to commencement of the…

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Damage to Main Roads by Floods

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 4

In reference to a letter from the Main Roads Board inquiring the extent of the damage to Main Roads by the recent floods, on the motion of…

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Colletts' Crossing Bridge- an Enthusiastic Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 9

On Wednesday afternoon the postponed meeting in connection with the proposed bridge at Colletts' Crossing was held in the Eugowra School of…

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EUGOWRA Topics of the Week More About Colletts' Crossing Bridge. Personal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 9

Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Nilon, both daughters of Mrs. D. O. Douglas, are spending a holiday with their mother, and will remain in Eugowra for some…

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Through Train for Cowra Question Being Thoroughly Gone Into by the Commissioners. a Question of Proving Its Necessity and the Provision of the Necessary Rolling Stock

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 2

A “Free Press” representative had the p[?]sure of an interview with Mr. [?], Railway Superintendent of this district, whose headquarters are…

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Honoring Mr. Flannery Minister for Works and Railways Social Evening to be Held

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 1

A public meeting, convened by the Shire President, was held at the Shire Hall last night to consider the matter of suitably recognising Mr Flannery's…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists. Motor Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 6

The fact that the modern car is relability itself where the lighting system is concerned should not induce, you to neglect being prepared to deal…

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Motor Trains Starting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 10

It is understood that motor trains will commence running between Narromine and Cootamundra in about a fortnight's time, the present…

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Motor News and Notes 42000 Miles of Motoring at 1⅝d. Per Mile

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 1

The cost of running a car varies considerably. Similar cars, as regards make, horse power, etc., will show a surprising difference in cost…

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Protection from Floods. Flood Gates Suggested. Public Works Officer to Be Asked to Report. and Railway Commissioners to Be Approached

Cowra Free Press · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 5

A petition was read at last meeting of the Municipal Council, signed by residents and the property owners at the river end of the town asking that some steps be taken to protect them from future flood visitations and…

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Money for Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 2

It is believed that the Commonwealth's surplus for the financial year which ended on June 30 will amount to over £3,000,000. The Treasurer…

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Concrete Roads Some of Their Drawbacks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 4

Some interesting observations on the durability of concrete roads are made by. Mr. W. Calder, chairman of the Country Roads Board of…

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Jemalong Shire Council Saturday's Meeting. Main Roads Board

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 3

A well-attended meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday. Present were:--Messrs. J. J. Sweeney…

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Current Topics Motoring De Lux

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 2

The July issue of "The Motor in Australia" contains a photo of the first Ford car imported toAAustralia. The car is shown seating a group of…

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Fatal Accident Young Man Killed. Through Overturning of a Motor Cycle

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon last Mr. Walter Roberts, accompanied by his brother, Arthur, left Cowra in a motor cycle and side car for their home…

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A Narrow Escape Railway Porter’s Awkward Predicament

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 3

Mr. A. Dakers, of Blayney, had a narrow escape from death at Cowra railway station last week. In his capacity as porter he attempted to…

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