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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 16 of 68

Roads Paved With Copper Rich Stone Found at Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 8

Port Kembla, Sunday.—A city with its streets paved with gold is the dream of youth ; but in the Cowra district they pave the…

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Porter Killed By Fast Train (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Leslie Hewitt, 23, a railway porter. was crossing the lino at the Strathfield railway station, when he was run down by a fast train and sustained…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists Hints for the Motorist Decarbonising the Engine

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 8

Although the following tip on decarbonising an engine may not be new to everyone, it is well worth reiterating owing to the trouble…

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Electric Motor Pumping Operations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 7

The electric motor is now in commission at the pumping station, and is giving satisfaction, according to a report by the electrical engineer at last…

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Motor Racing on Roads

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 8

Endorsement of the N.R.M.A.'s opposition to stunts by cars specially stripped and tuned up for racing is given by the decision of the…

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Road Traps for Motorists

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 8

The existence of short but exceedingly rough sections of roadway at the end of lengths of concrete is beyond the understanding of motorists…

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Pennant Hills Road

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 8

Numerous members of the N.R. M.A. have expressed astonishment at the announcement that the reconstruction of the important roadway…

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The Forbes Marsden Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

In connection with the above much debated road, the Weddin Shire Engineer has something to say very much to the point…

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Owners Show Disregard Public Road Gates "Gradual Removal"

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

The president, Cr. Griffith, submitted the following minute at Friday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council:--…

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Motoring & Cycling Notes City Railway and Street Traffic

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 8

Traffic in he city, difficult enough in any case, is being impeded by the continued fencing off of unnecessary areas for city railway work since…

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[?]He Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. reports that Junee Council proposes to register the names of all stockowners in the municipality, and to make animals bear…

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Ran Off Rails. Motor Tricycle. Dubbo Man Hurt

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 10

When a motor tricycle ran off the rails at Dubbo last week, Charles Dwyer, aged 63, railway sub-inspector, was seriously injured…

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N.r.m.a. Motor Mechanics Examination

Western Champion · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 8

Motor mechanics wishign to qualify for the N.R.M.A. certificate are reminded that an examination will be held at the Sydney Technical College…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reports that Junee Council proposes to register the names of all stock-owners in the municipality, and to make animals bear…

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Shire Roads

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

A large number of ratepayers forwarded cheques for the payment of their rates, and enclosed requests that roads in their vicinity be…

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DEFERRED 'Road Maintainer and Tractor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

At a previous meeting of the Bland Shire Council the Engineer recommen ded the purchase of a Road Maintainer and Catorpillar Tractor from…

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Morongla Creek Bridge Old Structure to Be Demolished

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

At last Saturday’s Shire Council meeting Mr. White asked if the Council desired to have the old Morongla Creek bridge dismantled as the new…

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Cars Held Up on Cowra-mandurama Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

The Shire Engineer furnished the following report in connection with the application re the Cowra-Mandurama road by Mr. J. Gavin, at the…

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Munificent Grant for Repairs to Cowra-darby’s Falls Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission fully realise that repairs are needed on the Cowra-Darby’s Falls road, and have, in a…

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Breaches of Motor Act

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 7

Joshua Patten was charged with failing to deliver up an expired motor license. Constable Conway, of Marsden, said…

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