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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 3 of 68

Australia's "Scratch" Motor Cyclist. Seven Records in Four Meetings

Western Champion · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 11

Four meetings, seven records, four firsts and four seconds in finals! This is the extraordinary performance of Paddy Dean, the international…

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

Western Champion · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 5

The N.R.M.A. states that nearly 1,700 motor vehicles were stolen in New South Wales during 1928. This is a great increase over the figures…

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Darby’s Falls Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

The Secretary of the W.C. and I Commission, re Cowra Darby’s Falls road, wrote as follows: In reply to your letter of llth inst., I am…

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Main Road No. 243

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

Wallendbeen Shire Council wrote: This Council has for some time been advocating the claims of the road which junctions with Main…

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"The Worst Road" Quilty's to Buddigower

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

Which is the worst road in the Shire? Mr. A. B, Grellman says he is prepared to swear by all the [?] [?]n…

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Deputation with Regard to Cowra Young Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

Major A. D. Reid, M.L.A.. Sydney, wrote as follows: Your letter to hand re arranging a deputation to the Main Roads Board. I will get in touch with…

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Road Signs Board Complains of Abuse Utility Destroyed ALBURY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

At a meeting of the Hume S[?]re Council a letter was read from the Main Roads Board with reference to advertising signs placed by various…

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Road Maintenance Up-to-Date Methods Necessary Council to Purchase Maintainer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

Dealing with road work at the Bland Shire Council meeting on Friday, the Engineer (Mr. H. F. Wilkinson) recommended the purchase from Wm. Adams…

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The Motor Show Studebaker's Two Exhibits New Field Entered

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 6

At this year's motor show in Sydney Studebaker is exhibiting at two stands. Cars on show include the new President Straight Eight Roadster, new…

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Wyalong-nyngan Railway

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

The following appeared in the last issue of the Condobolin "Lachlander": That the patience of all concerned in seeing the construction of the…

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One for Every 11 Motors in N.S.W.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

The number of motor cars in New South Wales is still increasing. At June 30 last there were 209,059 cars in the State. Allotted to the present…

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Accidents MR. E. Kerwick’s Son Falls Under Motor Lorry

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 3

Edward Kerwick, son of Mr. E. Kerwick, of the “Renown” Bakery, met with an accident on Sunday evening when cycling up Kendall street,…

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Noxious Weeds on Railway Property

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

The Secretary Railway Commissioners of N.S.W. wrote: With reference to the request contained in your letter of 16th November, that the…

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Motor Notes Misplaced Curtain Fasteners

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 11

Although we are told that the day of the closed car is here, the fact remains the many owners who like touring models still rely on the side…

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Wamboyne-Nyngan Railway Hopeful News

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. Stenhouse, secretary of the executive council of the railway league, has received the following from the Premier, Hon. T. R. Bavin:--…

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Motorists Fined Forbes Cases

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 1

Robert Arthur Pearce was fined £1. and 8- costs, at Forbes Court yesterday, for failing to register the transfer of a car…

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At the Motor Show

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 8

At this year's motor show in Sydney Studebaker is exhibiting at two stands. Cars on show include the New President Straight Eight Roadster. New…

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At the Motor Show Chrysler Display

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

Visitors to the Chrysler stand will be instantly impressed with the entirely new creations presented this year. A full range of models are…

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More Trains Parkes Wants Them. Railway's Refusal

Western Champion · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 7

Another refusal to allow travellers to and from Parkes to be conveyed by the Broken Hill express was received by the Parkes Council on Monday…

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Get the HABIT.—Read Howard's Advt. Broken Hill-port Augusta Railway

Western Champion · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 9

On Monday afternoon a deputation representing the Broken Hill branch of the Country Traders' Association and Broken Hill Chamber of…

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