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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 7 of 51

JAMMED Bus and Trams 15 Injured (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 1

A motor bus became jammer between two trams in Pittwater Road, Manly, last night. As a result 15 persons were…

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A Joy Ride Costs Motorist £3

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 3

Before Mr. Scobie, S.M., this morning, Julian James Bates was charged with driving a car along Kendall Street at a pace dangerous to the…

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Motor Notes Electrical Troubles

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 9

The fact that the modern car is reliability itself where the lighting system is concerned should not induce you to neglect being prepared to deal…

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The Same Tramp

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 7

Mrs. Green : " Oh, any dear ! That magnificent watchdog you brought home yesterday is gone." Mr. Green : " Eh ! Did he break the…

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Main Roads

Western Champion · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 11

The Engineer also presented the following special report concerning the general conditions and requirements of the Main Roads within the Shire: —…

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Broken Hill Railway. Menindie Bridge

Western Champion · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 1

Speaking in the Assembly on the 9th inst., Mr. Flannery said: Mr. Horsington asked me a question yesterday regarding the construction of the…

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Better Farming Train

Western Champion · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 15

Numerous inquiries are being received by the Minister for Agriculture with regard to the Better Farming Train, now being equipped for a tour…

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Menindie Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

During the past few days, Hon. M. M. Flaunery, Minister for Railways, stated in reply to a question that there had been delay, in the construction…

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APPROVED New Railway Sandy Hollow to Maryvale. (By Wire) Sydney

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly has upproved of the construction of a railway from Sandy Hollow via Gulgong to Mary vale, at an estimated cost or…

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Sheep Transport by Motor

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

An interesting Queensland Experiment Details of [?] interesting experiment in the transport of sheep appear in the Queensland "Agricultural Jounrla." The…

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Radio Motor Hunt a 2 B. L. Stunt

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

The motor hunt arranged by the Sydney broadcasting station 2 B. L., on two nights last week, proved amusing and entertaining to radio listen[?]…

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Marvellous Motors Britain Gives 'Em Beans

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

To every man versed in motoring lore, the word "English" applied to truck or car at once calls to mind visions of exceptional sturdiness…

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A Page of Interest to Morotists Motor Notes Drying a Wet Distributor

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 10

If water is poured carelessly into the radiator while the bonnet of the engine is raised, some of it is quite likely to spill over the distributor,…

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Motor News and Notes Britain Gives ’Em Beans. the Bean Truck: Its Unique Australian Performance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 1

To every man versed in motoring lore, the word “English” applied to truck or car at once calls to mind visions of exceptional sturdiness…

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258 Killed in Year’s Motor Accidents. Western District Heads Country List

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

Motor accidents throughout the State totalled 1339, resulting in 258 people having been killed on 4580 injured…

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"Better Farming" Train

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

A feature of the Better Farming Train, which will leave Sydney in March, is its bearing on the marketing question, which has given rise to…

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Tichborne Siding Road

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

The new construction of the road at Tichborne is now complete, and the Goobang Shire Engineer is waiting for rain in order to roll it before…

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Tram Men And the Duke

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 8

The New South Wales tramway enployees have requested the Railway Commissioners to consider extra payment for employees during the…

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PRESSURE On Minister Railway Act Amendment Bill (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

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

Pressure is also being brought to bear on the Minister to introduce a Railways. Act Amendment Bill before the close of next session…

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The Railways Demand for Legislation

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

A request from Waverley A.L.P. that the proposed amendment of the Railways Act should be introduced without delay was read at a meeting…

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