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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 6 of 46

Trundle Train Off Line

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 9

The Tullumore mixed train had a mishap about 3 miles from Trundle on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. A water truck and 10 goods trucks left the rails and…

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Great White Train Further Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 11

The local committee in charge of the organisation for the arrival of the Great White Train met on Wednesday, afternoon. Those present were…

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Local Land Board Before Messrs. D. J. Kenny (Chairman), J. C. Ryall, and T. Healy. Enclosure of Roads

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 6

Essington O. Rutter applied for the confirmation of his right to enclose road through his occupation Crown lease, portion 71 of 1001 acres, parish…

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KYOGLE-BRISBANE Railway Agreement Work to Begin Promptly BRISBANE, Wednesday

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

The Minister for Railways stated to-day that agreement had been reached between the Commonwealth, New South Wales, and Queensland…

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Motor Notes (By "Spark Plug.") Reserves of Petrol, Oil and Water

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 5

The car owner who is contemplating anything in the nature of an extended tour should never omit to inelude in his outfit an emergency…

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Thefts From Motor Cars Left in Hotel Yard Articles Located at Tallimba

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 9

At the West Wyalong Police Court on Monday, before Messrs H. R. Helyar and A. Josephs, J's.P. Edward Parry and William Parry…

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Country Railways

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

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

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Interesting Parkes Case Stealing Railway Wheat. Porters Before the Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 14

A good deal of interest was again evinced in a couple of railway cases at the Parkes Police Court on Wednesday last, when Ernest Edward…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists. Motor Notes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 10

The large number of accidents, fatal and otherwise, in which the automobile is a factor, is directing attention to the subject of efficient brakes…

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Radio in Motor Car

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 4

A Sydney motoring man who has interested himself in the development of portable radio sets, has returned from Melbourne much intrigued by…

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Motor News and Notes Around Australia by Motor Car. Noteworthy Feat by Woman Driver

Cowra Free Press · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 3

“Thanks to Plume motor spirit and Gargoyle motor oils, Oldsmobile car running splendidly. Having beautiful run. Kind regards—Marion Bell,…

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Big Railway Smash. Twenty Seven Trucks Jump Rails. Sensation at Amaroo

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 2

THE biggest railway sensation to occur in the western districts for some time happened early yesterday morning, when 27…

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White Train[?]

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 6

There were ructions while the Great White Train was at Cowra. Crowds gathered at the turnstiles, and because they could not get into the…

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Camp Street Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 6

Mr. Taylor (Town Clerk) read correspondence from the Public Works Department in connection with the erection of a concrete bridge over the…

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Current Topics the White Train

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

Owing to Stockinbingal being included in the itinerary of the Great White Train, which town will be visited on February 24, the stay of the…

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"Great White" Train Enthusiasm Waxes Stronger

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 3

The "Australian-Made" Preference League's "Great White" Train continues on its triumphal tour through New South Wales…

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Next Rail Motor For the Parkes District

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

The Parkes Chamber of Commerce has been notified by Mr M. M. Flannery, Minister for Works and Railways, that it is proposed to place the next…

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Railway From Bourke Mr. Manning's Move Federal Debate

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 7

Under cover of private members' business in the House of Representatives Mr. A. G. Manning moved for a railway from Bourke through…

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Breaches of Motor Act

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1926 · page 2

William James Shaw, John Edward Acret, and George Washington Casey were each fined 5-, court costs 8-, in default 24 hours, for breaches of the…

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The Great White Train. Spectacular Displays

Western Champion · Thursday 11 February 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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