Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

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

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

1,241 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 15 of 63

Bad Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

Mr. F. A. Baker moved, Mr. A. B. Grellman seconded, and it was carried that the road running from the eastern portion of the racecourse gate to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Spare Trucks In Local Railway Y[?]

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

Mr. J. Frank, Hon. [?] of the West Whalong C[?] of [?] has received the following [?] from the Southern A[?] Co[?] in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dodge Bros. Motor Body Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

It is characteristic of the Standar[?] Motors Limited that they have continually improved the body work as fitted to Dodge Brothers products,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Motions for Conference Railway Administration Silos and Weighbridges

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

Mr. D. A. Gagie, speaking at the annual general meeting of the Wyalong branch of the F. and S. Association on Saturday, moved " that a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor Notes New Australian Records. Studebaker on Goodyear Tyres Smashes all Australian Records from 1 to 24 hours

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

On Thursday, 15th March, Norman Smith, the veteran speed driver, driving a Studebaker Commander, equipped with Goodyear balloon tyres,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Motorist Plays Kelly Pool with Autos; Three Damaged

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Following is from the San Francisco “Advocate” re a serious motor collision: It was only a short ride, but a lot of things happened. Bosey…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cowra’s Motor Ambulance

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 1

Within about a month’s time the ambulance station at Cowra will be an established fact. A Hudson motor chassis has been purchased at a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motorist Fined for Driving While Drunk and License Suspended

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

For driving his motor car while under the influence of liquor, a Cowra resident was fined £5, in default six weeks’ gaol, and his license was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Traffic Control New Railway System. Trial at Dubbo

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

The Railway Department has selected the Dubbo district, because of its compactness, for the launching of a new train control…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Federal Aid Roads Forbes Proposal Adopted. Matter for Ministerial Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 4

Some time ago the Forbes Municipal :Council wrote to the Minister for Local Government and the Federal Minister for Public Works, suggesting…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Opposition to Railways Motors a Menace, DUBBO

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 5

At the railway picnic yesterday, special trains were run from Bourke, Brewarrina, Coonamble, Molong and Wellington. At the lunchcon all…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Dodge Brothers Motor Body Work

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 8

It is characteristic of the Standardised Motors Limited that they have continually improved the body work as fitted to Dodge Bros. products, and…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Motor Notes Cylinder Head Studs and Their Troubles

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 8

Car owners often cause themselves quite a considerable amount of trouble by breaking off short the cylinder head studs. One frequent cause of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Local Court Matters Recent Tragedy Recalled Motor Traffic Act Charges "Dangerous Practice"

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 1

For breaches of the Motor Traffic Act, the police proceeded against Ralph Peters and W. Wakefield, at the, Forbes Court of Petty Sessions…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motoring & Cycling Notes (Written Specially Bor the "Champion.")

Western Champion · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 14

Australia's Expending Industries. New Rubber Factory for Tasmania. On Monday, March 12th, Sir James O'Grady, Governor of Tasmania,…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Dodge Bros. Motor Body Work

Western Champion · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 14

It is characteristic of the Standardsed Motors Limited that they have continuely improved the body work as fitted to Dodge Brothers products, and…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Excursion Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 5

Messrs. A. Andrew and W. B. McDonald (representing the Chamber of Commerce) asked that a train from Central Wyalong; connect with…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Train Alterations

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 9

We understand it is probable that when the new time-table is announced the evening train for Sydney will depart nearly an hour later white…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Motor Collision On Temora-Young Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

A serious motor accident occured on the Temora Young road on Monday evening last, as a result of which a young man named Lawrence Clarke…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Cowra Chamber of Commerce Important Business Transacted at This Week’s Meeting. Insurance Classification—main Roads—telephone Complaints—appointment of Male Teachers—railway Extensions—annual Conference—wyangla Dam Scheme

Cowra Free Press · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

One of the best attended meetings of the Cowra Chamber of Commerce held for some time took place on Tuesday evening, when there were present: Messrs. Jas. Smith (President), E. Steel (hon. sec.), R. N. Breden, J. P. McPhee, Rochaix, P. H…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →