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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 25 of 38

Motor Notes

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 6

Something new, ye motorists;there are many. inventions in these times, but the item under discussion merits at least passing, interest. Whether or…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists Motor and Cycling Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 2

An effort is being made in England to influence the British Government in releasing more rubber under the Stevenson Restriction scheme, and…

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Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Night's Meeting Broken Hill Railway Line Discussed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 10

The Forbes arid District Chamber ef Commerce held its monthly meeting in the Council Chamber's on Wednesday night. Present were: Messrs. C…

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North Goolagong Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 3

In reply to Cr. McWilliam, the Engineer said be thought the above road was being gone on with. Cr. McWilliam: It was not a…

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Orange Forbes Road

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 2

The Jemalong Shire Engineer, Mr. Booth, waited on the Municipal Council last Thursday night and outlined a scheme to them whereby the Main…

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Holman Bridge Approaches at Goolagong

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 3

On the suggestion of Cr. McWilliam, 50ft of a three-rail fence is to be erected at each approach to the above bridge…

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[?]54 for Waugoola Shire From Main Roads Board. with Which Much-needed Work Will Be Carried Out

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 1

At the opening of Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council, the President said a grant of £1554 had been received from the Main…

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Dazzling Head Lights. Cause Motor Fatality. Wellington (N.z.)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 2

In the rain and darkness last night a motor car dashed into a party of pedestrians at Lower Hutt, a man being killed and a woman seriously…

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Motor Notes High Speed and Spills at Penrith

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 8

Saturday week the postponed race, meeting was held on the Penrith Speedway. The fixture has been set down for the preceding week-end, but…

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Colletts' Crossing Bridge "Where to Inquire."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6

News of when a commencement will be made on the Collitts' Crossing Bridge is still unascertainable. Mr Eric Hill…

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Motor Cars

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 2

As non-competitive exhibits there were quite a number of cars parked for the inspection of the public. The West Wyalong Motors, Ltd…

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Motor Notes the Cars

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 10

It may be that when the Olympia Speedway opens at Maroubra interest in the motor races at Penrith will wane, but at present they create as…

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Farm Machinery, Vehicles, Motors, Etc

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 2

The International Harvester Co. (Messrs. Wood and Brissenden, local agents) had a most comprehensive display which included power driven…

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Motor Lorry Overturns One Killed; Another Seriously Injured (By Cable) Greymouth, N.Z.

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 2

A motor lorry carrying 20 workmen overturned near Greymouth, N.Z., One man was killed and another seriously injured…

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Second Victim Dies Motor Smash Near Hexham (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 2

Stanley Woodward aged 28, who was injured last week end in the motor smash near Hexham, died last night This is the second victim of that…

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Motor v. Horse Horse Breeding

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 9

Although the day of the horse is by no menus past, urges a writer in the "Agricultural Gazette," the day of the inefficient, horse is numbered. Horse…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists Motor and Cycling Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 8

The modern, automobile is becoming so dependable that manufacturers are finding it a difficult matter to organise tests that will demonstrate to…

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Motor-car Smash

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 10

When a motor car, containing a demonstrator and three other persons, crashed about 16 miles from Bathurst on the Orange road on Sunday, the…

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Motor Lorry Overturns. Was Carrying 20 Workmen. Greemouth (N.z.)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 10

A motor lorry carrying twenty workmen overturned here. One man was killed and another seriously hurt…

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Motor News and Notes Ford Company Announce New Models

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 9

The advantage of the establishment of Ford Industries in Australia are being demonstrated in quick succession…

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