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

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

916 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 46

Repairs to a Woodstock Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. E. Mudge, lion, sec., Woodstock Progress Association, asked that repairs be effected to a road leading to Woodstock…

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Forming and Gravelling on Darby’s Falls Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 4

At the instance of Crs. Grauss and Elliott it was decided to call for tenders for 25 chain of forming and gravelling near Mr. Goodacre’s…

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Fearful Train Outrage. Passengers Shot and Burned. New York

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 3

Twenty-two armed bandits held up a passenger train between New Mexico and Guadalajara and killed the majority of the…

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Train Hold Up Majority of Passengers Killed Atrocious Crime in Mexico (By Cable) New York, Monday Night

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 1

Twenty-two armed bandits held up a passenger train between New Mexico and Guidallajara, and killed the majority of passengers, including a…

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Motor Spirit Supplies

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 6

Thursday next will be a red-letter day in motoring circles in West Wyalong. It will mark the extension of bulk distribution of motor spirit to…

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Motor Spirit Benefits of Bulk Delivery

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 6

A few months ago the motoring public all over the country was very much interested in the announcement by the Vacuum Oil Company, Pty, Ltd., that…

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Cowra Motor Carage Coy, District Sheep and Lambs

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 January 1926 · page 2

Pennings at the Homebush sheep and Iamb sales last Thursday totalled 31,000 head. Some irregularity was noticeable in competition, but rates…

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Motor Notes. Losing the Sheen of Newness

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 9

One not infrequently hears totally opposed views expressed on the quality of the paintwork on different popular cars. One owner says that he…

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The Lady and the Motor Man

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

All travellers by sea know the legend "Passengers are requested not to speak to the man at the wheel." The advent of the motor car in the United States has…

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The Great White Train

Western Champion · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 2

To arrive in Parkes on Thursday, 18th February…

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Great White Train. Reaches Parkes, February 18

Western Champion · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 2

The "Australian-made" Preference League's Exhibition Train, which will arrive in Parkes on Thursday, 18th February, comprises twenty vehicles…

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Great White Train. Preliminary Public Meeting. Local Executive Elected

Western Champion · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 9

There was an excellent attendance, including delegates from various public bodies and representatives of local business houses at a public…

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Motor Spirit Supplies

Western Champion · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 5

To-morrow will be a red-letter day in motoring circles in Parkes. It will mark the extension of bulk distribution of motor spirit to this city…

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Local & General Tour of Australian Preference League Exhibition Train

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

In connection with the visit of the Great White Train to Cowra on 27th, [?]8th and 29th January, we are Informed by the Mayor (Ald. Whitby), and…

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Improving Main Street Tar Paving and Gravelling Application to Main Roads Board

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the Clerk submitted the following report:- "Portion of the Shire Engineer's…

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Bridge Over Barmedman Creek M.r.b. Asked to Do the Work

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of Bland Council Cr. Wilson referred to the Shire Engineer's complaint that the preparation of plans for the bridge on the main…

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The Great White Train Visits Forbes in February. Public Meeting Held Last Night

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 11

A largely attended meeting of the representatives of business houses and sporting bodies, was held in the Town Hall last night. The Mayor, Ald. A…

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Bourke to Cloncurry Railway Advocated by Mr. Manning (By Wire) Melbourne

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 1

In the Federal Hones yesterday. Mr. A. G. Manning urged the building of railway from Bourke, N.S.W. to Cloncurry and Barkley Tablelands,…

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Man Killed Run Over by Motor Bus (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 1

Another man unknown was run over and killed by a motor bus in Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. He is believed to be a resident of…

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Motor Notes (By "Spark Plug.") Maroubra Speedway

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 7

Motorists will recall that the accident which happened to Cooper's Ballot car on the speedway at the last meeting when in trying to pass other…

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