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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 3 of 46

Motor Spirit Supplies Plans for Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 3

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

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­­­­­A Page of Interest to Motorists Motor Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 8

One hears a great deal now about chassis lubrication and all kinds of ingenious devices are introduced to do away with trouble and discomfort…

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Motorosities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 8

The editor of "The Forbes Advocate" when going along Rankin Street one day this week saw a Ford car he owned in 1913-1916. A little later…

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Speeding Motor Cyclists Parking of Motor Cars

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 11

At the present time there is a large number of motor cyclists in Forbes, who dart in and out the main streets at a speed which is…

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Lucky Motorists

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 10

A party of four gentlemen motoring from Forbes to Sydney had a remarkable escape from injury on Monday. When near Cudal, and…

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Motor Spirit Supplies

Cowra Free Press · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 5

Today will be a red-letter day in motoring circles in Cowra. It will mark the extension of bulk distribution of motor spirit to this town…

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Mishap to Aeroplane At Coota. Aerodrome

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 6

A military aeroplane—A1—18, whilst in the act of landing at the Cootamundra aerodrome at 12.30 this morning met with a mishap and was a…

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About Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Booth, shire engineer, has some samples of road metal quarried near Orange, which seem to be of good quality, and ought to be worth a trial…

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“Australian-made” Train

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 4

At the close of each school year the sons of the people are faced with the problem of their future. What are they going to be? In what…

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An Important Road

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

With the tremendous increase in motor, traffic, the 20-mile stretch of road that connects Parkes and Forbes has become an important highway. It has…

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Local & General Great White Train.—broadcasting

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

The train will be operating on 850 metres. The best combination of colls for listeners-in to use is a 75 turn ceil on the primary, 100 or 150 on…

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Motor 'Bus Control

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

The decision of the Labor Caucus that the Railway Commissioners should draft a scheme for taking over the whole of the motor busses…

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Country Railways Work to Cease

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 5

That no further work on new construction in regard to country railways is to be gone on with for at least two years, is the latest decision of the…

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£800 INCREASE In Local Motor Revenue

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

The amount of revenue received by the local police on account of new motor licenses for the past year is £1700, being about £800 greater than…

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Motor Notes Peculiar Cause Oe Noisy Brakes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 9

Noisy brakes are due to peculiar vibrations set up in one or more parts; due to the friction of the brake lining on the drum. Usually a…

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The Great White Train. Spectacular Displays

Western Champion · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 3

The most spectacular plan of publicity undertaken by the "Australian Made" Preference League is what is known as the "Great White." Train,…

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The Great White Train

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 10

A meeting of the executive committee of the Great White Train movement was held on Wednesday afternoon, when it was decided to ask…

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Telephone for White Train

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 10

Mr. T. Kelly, acting-postmaster, has received word from head office to have the telephone connected to the Great White Train immediately on its…

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"Take No Notice." Mr. Buttenshaw and Main Roads Board. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 10

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A. has issued a warning to country Councils and local bodies to pay no heed to propaganda and discrediting…

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Discrediting Main Roads Act Mr. Buttenshaw's Warning (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 1

Mr. Bustenshaw M.L.A., leader of the Country Party, has issued a statement warning country councils and local bodies to pay no need to the…

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