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

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

1,241 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 63

Unable to Help Bridge Proposal for Eugowra, "More Urgent Needs," Says Jemalong Council

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 1

The erection of a bridge across the Mandagery Creek, for the erection of which the financial help of the Jemalong Shire Council was solicited, was…

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Motor Notes Pack Ford Coils Firmly

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 10

Misfiring in the case of the Ford engine can sometimes be traced to the coils being loose in their metal box. Pieces of card may be used to pack…

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Motor Traffic Cases at Forbes Police Court

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 6

The Traffic Department once again was busy filling its coffers at the Forbes Police Court yesterday, when there were several cases of breaches…

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Broken Hill Train a Period of Trial

Western Champion · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 15

One of the tasks taken in hand by the Mayor (Hon. F. W. Spicer) and Town Clerk (Mr. Fox) while in Sydney last week was to interview the…

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

Western Champion · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

The year 1927 was a notable, one for motoring achievements, both in organised competition, record attempts and endurance tests. In the way of speed…

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Municipal Motor Mower

Western Champion · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 11

The Municipal Council recently decided to purchase a motor lawn mower, for use on the local parks, as it was found that cutting the lawns, r…

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A Page of Interest Ot Motorists Motor Notes Road Sense Worth Acquiring

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

It has been said that the pedestrian has developed keener instinct for observation than the motorist, simply because he gives himself time to see where…

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Motor Traffic Railways' Serious Rival

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 14

The Railway Department is concerned at the increase of motor lorry competition in some directions for goods traffic, and urges that the…

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Tramp's Lament Lang Govt. Blamed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 11

Samuel Crozier, who is "humping his bluey" in an effort to hold life together, says that it is now almost impossible to earn a crust by the…

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Railway Line Damaged Trains Delayed for Hours

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 1

On Wednsday, due to a washaway of a culvert four miles on the Girral side of Ungarie, the Lake Cargelligo mail train was delayed 18 hours. Due…

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Motor Notes the High-tension Cables

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 5

In external appearance there is not much difference between good high-tension cable and bad, but the insulating qualities under test may be…

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Trip to Conaobolin Motoring in the Rain. "In Their Little Short Shirt."

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 5

A party of local business and professional men are some of the few who have little cause to thank Jupiter Pluvius for the wonderful downpour…

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Forms of Bad Driving Skilful Motorists May Be Guilty of Many Mistakes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 3

There are many ways in which a motorist may prove himself to be a bad driver just when he is thinking how other drivers must be admiring…

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“Second City” Manly and Warringah. Electric Railway

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

The visit of the Manly Delegation to the country towards the end of last year was returned in a measure last week by an official tour of Manly…

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Shannon's Bridge Opening Ceremony

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

After years of pleading with Weddin Shire council for a bridge, over the Tyagong Creek, at what is known as Roberts' Crossing, the farmers of…

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Mock Banquet "Opening the Bridge." Debating Club's Opening Night

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

To the accompaniment of much clinking of glasses and congratulatory remarks, the Debating Club's mock banquet, celebrating the opening of…

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Train in Trouble Engine Derailed on Stockinbingal Line. Eight Horses Killed

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 2

The Forbes-Stockinbingal line was blocked on Friday, when the engine on the mixed train from Cootamundra was derailed between Wirrinya and…

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Recent Rains Mail Train Held Up Floods at Ungarie

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

Further particulars are to hand concerning the washaways of the railway line near Ungarie on Wednesday last, some of which were not…

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Blayney to Canbeerra Road Shire President Dickson Wants Special Grant. But Council Decides Against Same

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

At last meeting of Waugoola Shire Council the President (Cr. Dickson) suggested bringing before the Minister for Local Government the…

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Corwa - Canowindra Road £500 to Be Expended on Same. Cr. Hinton Says It Really Wants £5000

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 1

For some years the people living at the Canowindra end of the Waugoola Shire Council have been asking for the Cowra-Canowindra…

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