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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

1,010 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 51

Walked on to Railway Line

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 2

This morning about day break a man named Arthur Simpson (35) was knocked down by a train and is now in the Young Hospital in a serious,…

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Motor Notes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 March 1927 · page 8

Cause of Difficult Gear Changing. Difficult gear changing on a car which has aways been an easy one on which to change gear often comes…

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Roads for Motors. Discussion atc Shire Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 7

The article. "Roads for Motors," by Mr. D. Kelly, which appeared recently in the "Western Champion," was discussed freely at a meeting of the…

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Good Road Movement

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 5

Good transport is vital to the development of a nation. And good transport is impossible without good roads. The railways have done and…

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Tine Motor Era. Forces the Good Road Movement Along

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 5

Good transport, is vital to the development of a nation. And good transport is impossible without good roads. The railways have done and…

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Proposed Railway. Wamboyne to Bogan Gate

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 19

The Public Works Committee are at present, considering the expediency of constructing a railway from Wamboyne to Bogan Gate, and the official…

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The Motor Era Forces the Good Road Movement Ahead

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 2

Good transport is vital to the development of a nation. And good transport is impossible without good roads. The railways have done and…

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Knocked Down by Train Man’s Narrow Escape From Death

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 3

The accident happened at about 5 o’clock, at the wheat dump, 100 yards past the Lynch Street level crossing. The driver of the engine, which…

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International Motor Contest 5000 Miles Relay Despatch Drive Townsville to Perth Interesting, Proposal

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 7

The feasibility of organising a great International Motor Car Relay land) via Brisbane, Sydney, Melboure contest from Townsville…

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Robberies in Parkes Motor Car Stolen

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 7

A Ford motor car owned by Mr. Collison was stolen from the front of the P.P.P. last evening. Mr. Collison was attending, the pictures, and when he…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists International Motor Contest 5,000 Miles Relay Despatch Drive Townsville to Perth

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 10

The feasibility of organising a great International, motor car relay contest from Townsville (Queensland) via Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and…

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The Condobolin Broken Hill Railway

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 1

Mr. Foster asked the Minister for Railway in the Assembly—(1) The date of authorisation of the construction of the Broken Hill railway? (2)…

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Motor Notes Ladies’ Great Journey by Essex Coach

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 8

Mrs. G. Sandford and Miss S. Christie set out from the Obelisk, Macquarie Place, Sydney, at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 4, on a trip to Perth,…

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A Motor Smash “Ford” v. “DODGE.”

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 9

At about 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday last a head on motor car collision occurred at the corner of Brisbane and Vaux Streets, which might easily have…

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Orange Road Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 2

The bridge over the lagoon, known as the Orange Road bridge, was closed to traffic last week, and will remain so for about six months. A new…

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Struggle on Footboard Of Moving Train Woman Alleges Assault (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 1

While the mail train was between Nyngan and Dubbo on Saturday, a man and woman were seen struggling on the footboard…

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The Cry for Roads In New Settlement Shiro Council's Tour of Inspection (Continued from last issue.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 4

When the Councilors of Thullo Siding [?] proceeded along the railway line to Moeyong Siding (the fourth on the new line) passing…

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A Lonely Death Body of Unknown Man Found on Reserve on Young Road. No Suspicious Circumstances

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 3

This morning the Cowra Police were notified that the body of a man between 60 and 70 years of age was found on the reserve on the Young…

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Ungarie-naradhan Railway Cartage of Wheat Next Season

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 6

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., forwards copy of the following letter:— N.S.W. Govt. Railways & Tramways Office of the Commissioners,…

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Railway Commissioners' Edict Weighbridge Facilities

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 4

If the farmers want extra facilities at railway weighbridges, they will have to pay for them. This is the edict of the Railway…

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