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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 22 of 38

Local Farmers Knocked Down by Tram in Sydney. Morongla Delegates to F. and S. Conference

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 August 1925 · page 5

Two delegates to the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association Conference in Sydney were run down and injured by a tram…

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Motor Cycle Hill Climb

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 August 1925 · page 9

On Sunday afternoon next Cowra Motor Club are conducting a grass hill climb on the well known bald hill situated on Mr. E. J. Bourke’s…

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“Australian Made” Train Some Interesting Details

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 3

Already the chief topic of conversation throughout the country towns of N.S.W. is the “Australian-made” Train and, as the time of its…

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Naradhan Railway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 1

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards the following:- Public Works Department, Sydney, 12th August, 1925…

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Motor Cycling Successful Hill Climb by Local Club

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 1

Cowra Motor Cycle Club held a successful glass hill climb on Sunday last at the Bald Hill (on Mr. E. J. Bourke’s property) near Cowra…

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An Ingenius Local Craftsman Constructs a Modernly Finished Motor Hearse.to the Order of an Enter- Prising Local Under- Taking Firm

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 18 August 1925 · page 3

Every day evidences are seen of the superseding of the horse by motor power, and recently yet another example was brought under our…

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Motor Trucks Help Business. Growth of Truck Transportation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 August 1925 · page 4

How closely motor truck transportation is woven into industrial life and the tremendous strides this form of transport has made the last few…

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Motor Notes a Traffic Awakening

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 August 1925 · page 7

Traffic matters are livening up in Sydney from the political standpoint; and whatever may be the political outlook of the individual motorist,…

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Motor Train Service Wanted. and Badly Needed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 6

There is talk in Eugowra of agitation being made for a motor train service, between Cowra and Eugowra. At the present time the journey of just…

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The White Train

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 12

At the meeting held on Tuesday night to, discuss the "Australain-Made" Preference League and the visit of the White Train to Forbes, it was…

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A Flooded Road

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 9

Tuesday morning the main road Young to Cowra was impassable for a time owing to the heavy rain of the previous night. Two car loads…

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Motor News and Notes Durban-johannesberg Road Race

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 8

Some makes of motor cycles seem to have a monopoly on winning classical motor cycle races. The above race is an instance of this fact. Most…

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Making Main Roads Who Will Do Work?

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 2

The Main Roads Board has its office full of plans for roading; but who will make and repair the roads? The question is the subject of a…

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The Snail Train Will Not Arrive Earlier

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 13

Mr. D. J. Murphy, secretary of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce, has received a letter from the Minister for Public Works and…

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The White Train Wanted Here for a Week Forbes Supports "Australian-made." Storekeepers Co-operation Necessary

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 3

Naturally, everyone in Forbes is anxious to see the White Train, advertising Australian-made goods, visit Forbes, and if the proper support and co-operation are forthcoming'that desire should be realised. A meeting was held In the Council…

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Motor Accidents

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 1

Between 1st January and 30th September 1924, there were 4888 motor accidents in New South Wales, 84 of which were attended with fatal…

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Motor Notes (By "Spark Plug.") Durable Body Finishes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 12

Amongst the many problems with which producers are now grappling in a determined manner is that of body finishes. It would seem that the…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists Motor and Cycling Notes Points for New Drivers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 10

Nothing is more calculated to encourage a lazy and even dangerous style of driving amongst novices than the oft,-repeated rfhrase concerning…

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Cowra Motor Club Committee Meeting

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 4

A meeting of the above Club was held on Wednesday night last. There was a good attendance of motorists, and Mr. Ken. Richards presided…

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Higher Duty on Motor Spirit and Kerosene Means Higher Cost to Country Consumer

Cowra Free Press · Friday 21 August 1925 · page 7

Widespread interest has been created throughout the Commonwealth in regard to the recent application made by the British Imperial on…

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