At the Billabong Bridge
The Billabong Creek, at the bridge on the Parkes-Molong road, reached a higher point on Saturday than ever previously known. At least the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1928
1,241 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 63
The Ghost Train. Sensationally Successful Play Coming to Parkes
One of the most important theatrical engagements of the year is that announced by Mr. E. J. Carroll, who is to present the big London and New…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Still More Rain Both Storage Reservoirs Benefit Bumbury Overflowing: Beargamil Approaching Overflow. Widespread Damage on Shire Roads
It never rains but it pours. The brief respite last Thursday morning was followed by further rains, which were particularly heavy on Saturday, and left a trail of damage in their wake. Dams are everywhere overflowing, and the water shortage in the storage reservoirs, of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Western Railways. Proposed North-west Link
Sir Graham Waddell, president of the Graziers' Association, said on Monday, it was most encouraging to note that the Premier of Queensland (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →The Northern Rivers a Flying Visit by Motor Car. The State's Dairying Area
My, annual holiday at the seaside was supposed to terminate at the end of January, but a few, days later, as I was making preparations for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motoring & Cycling Notes (Written Specially for the "Champion.") the Starter
The fact that there is considerable misusage of the starter will be obvious to those who are observant as regards novice-owned cars. It is not…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Railway Troubles Rainy Weather Plays Havoc. Keeping the Wheels Moving
The closing days of last week brought further trouble to the railway service in many parts of the State. The heavy soaking rains were responsible for innumerable washaways, some of which were of considerable magnitude, and trains were more or less delayed. In our own…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Police Court. Wednesday, 22nd. FEBRUARY. (Before Mr. C. A. Arnold, P.m.) Motor Traffic Cases
William Kelly pleaded guilty to failing to return a certificate of registration, an& was fined 10/- and 8/- costs. B. C. Williams was fined a similar…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →“The Ghost Train”
Unquestionably the most outstanding theatical attraction of this generation is “The Ghost Train” which is to be presented for one big night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Crown Sells Unused Roads One Estate Includes 315 Acres
Carcoar.—A case of unusual interest to landholders was dealt with by the Local Land Board at Carcoar. James Carr applied for permission to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motor Driver Committed Charge of Manslaughter (By Wire) Sydney
John Oliver Schier, of Flnley, N.S.W. who is alleged to have driven a motor car, and knocked down and fatally injured Mrs. Beatrice Gibson was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Trams to Run Through Church Hour
The Railway Commissioners have decided that next Sunday and on subsequent Sundays trams will be run in the city between eleven and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Railway Bosses Drop Prohibition. (Published by Arrangement)
"Railway executives in U.S.A., who as a group backed the movement for Prohibition, have in many instances reversed their attitude as a result of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motoring in N.S.W. Growth in 1927
Every twelfth person in N.S. Wales owns a motor vehicle, and about every ninth is allowed by. law to drive one, says the N.R.M.A. Incidentally, about…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Page of Interest to Motorists Motor Notes Economy in Running B.SA's Figures
THE actual detailed running costs of cars and motor cycles are, as a rule, difficult to obtain as the figures need to be very carefully tabulated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Bosses Drop Prohibition (Published by arrangement)
“Railway executives in U.S.A., who as a group backed the movement for Prohibition, have in many instances reversed their attitude as a result of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Motor Notes Dodge Brothers Senior Touring Car
Dodge Brothers Senior Six Touring Car is the latest addition to the Senior line. This new car has proved itself to be no less an aristocrat…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Ghost Train
On Saturday night "The Ghost Train" was the attraction at the Town Hall. The play is on tour direct from Sydney where it was featured at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Motorists' Prayer
The following is the motorists' prayer, according to "The Churchman" of New York:—"Teach us to drive through life without skidding…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In Two Train Uncoupled Crash Derails Trucks
Shortly after 9 o'clock on Friday morning at a spot ten miles from Cootamundra, and between Tanyinna and Bethungra, the automic coupling…
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