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

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

1,357 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 68

Town Stock Route the Bridge Proposal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 10

There was a very good attendance at the meeting held in the Royal Hall to consider the proposal made by the Municipal Council respecting the…

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Motor Notes Strengthening the Speedometer Cable

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

A useful method of strengthening the speedometer cable was noticed on an expensive continental car the other day which might prove of…

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Proposed Wam-boyne-Nyngan Railway Migration Executive Inspection

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 6

As briefly mentioned in last issue, the Migration Agreement Executive visited Condobolin last Monday week. That afternoon they were given a…

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Creeping Railway Lines

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 5

It is not generally known that railway rails creep. They do, however, and an American authority tells us that "on lines running north and…

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Motorists Fined Traffic Act Breaches

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 8

For allowing an unlicensed person to drive his car, Chas. Rath was fined 10, with 8 costs, at Forbes Court yesterday…

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Hangar Wanted Aerodrome Site. Aero Club Progress

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

The erection of a hangar on the aerodrome site is a proposal which the Parkes Council should consider at an early date, according to local…

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Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 2

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. Barrett and Seth met at the residence of Mr. G. H. Pereira to bid farewell to them on Friday evening…

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On the Main Southern Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 5

The drays cost about £40 a piece, and carried about—oh, well, up to three tons, with ten or twelve bullocks to do the tugging. Of course…

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Motor Transport and the Railways. Effect of Competition

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

A good deal of criticism has been levelled by Government authorities at pastoralists who forsake the railways and send their goods to market…

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No 48 Hours. for New South Wales Railwaymen. Minister's Statement

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

"The suggestion that the Government would be likely to dishonor the promise made by Mr Bavin that the 44-hour week would be retained, is…

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Three Months for Beer Railway Porters Sentenced. Cask Found Broached

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

Three months hard labour for stealing two gallons of beer each were the sentences passed by Mr. Arnold, P.M., at the Parkes Police Court yesterday upon John William Sheean and Herbert Molloy, two railway porters, and well-known Parkes residents…

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Motor Cycle Lubrication

Western Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 12

A simple explanation of the important part played by high grade lubricating oil in the motor cycle engine…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. reports that East Maitland Council has decided to co-operate with the Wallarobba Shire in having the suggested route of the…

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Stuck in the Road

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

The torential downpour of rain on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the stranding of many race goers. The rain came down shortly before the…

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Motoring in America Experiences of Mr. Jim Gerald Few Horses Seen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

Coast to Coast motoring in America has been the enjoyable experiences of Mr. J.m Gerald, popular comedian, who is apparing again on the Fuller…

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Motor Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 11

In continuation of her round the world motor car trip, Miss Gladys de Havilland left Mebourne for Adelaide last week aboard her Dunlop shod 7…

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Sell the Railways

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 9

The Tamworth Chamber of Commerce passed a motion at its monthly meeting urging that immediate steps be taken to sell the State railways to…

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BRIBBAREE Motor Lorry Overturns Minor Injuries To Driver

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 10

At a meeting to consider the conducting of a bazaar in aid of the R.C. Church funds, held on Sunday last, it was decided to hold the affair about…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists. Front Axle Troubles Results of Balloon Tyres Some of the Ills

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 8

Front-wheel camber, axle caster,, toe in and steering geometery are perhaps four of the most neglected mechanical adjustments in the…

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Hints for Motorists Easily Made Socket Wrenches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 8

Sections of seamless steel tubing, cut from the frame of a discarded bicycle can be made into strong, serviceable socket wrenches, which…

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