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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 7 of 68

Motor Notes Removing the Cylinder Head

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 3

In nine cases cut of ten no difficulty is expetienced in lifting a cylinder head by jerking the staring handle sharply against compression when all…

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Cheap Railway Excursions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 6
Also in The Forbes Advocate

A further notification is given regarding the cheap excursions to be run during the second week in February. Intending travellers are…

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Taxing the Motor Owners Should Protect Themselves

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 5

Motoring now plays such an im[?] part in our home, business and industrial life that no one associated with automobile activities in…

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Motor Industry Exchange of Executives Surprise Announcement New York

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 5

Mr. W. C. Durant announces through the American press new management of Durant Motors as follows:—"It is with deep pride that I now…

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Driver's View Railway Control No Union Chief

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 9

"Despite all the criticism, the administration of the railways under the present Commissioners compares favorably with that of any other railway…

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Inspection of Motorists'

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 6

From information submitted to the N.R.M.A., it would appear that from time to time the production of motorists licenses' has been demanded by…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists Car Depreciation. an Expert's Analysis

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

Some details associated with appraising used cars were given recently by the manager of a well-known Melbourne firm of motor dealers. He…

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Police Court Travelling Without Having Previously Paid the Fare. Railway Commissioners Lose Their Case. [Before Mr. J. B. Scobie, S. M.]

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

William Perritt was charged with having travelled between Cowra and Canowindra on the 15th Inst, without having previously paid his fare with…

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Cowra’s New Sergeant Welcomed by Mr. Scobie, S. M. Legal Men and Railway Staff Also Join in

Cowra Free Press · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

Before the commencement of the Court business on Wednesday, Mr. J. B. Scobie, S.M., said that he wished to welcome Sergeant Burke who…

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Record Aeroplane Engine Run

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 6
Also in The Forbes Advocate

The monthly bulletin for December, issued by Queensland and Northern Territor y Aerial Services Ltd., reports what probably constitutes a…

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Pyrmont Bridge

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

The effect of the new time-table under which Pyrmont Bridge remains open to road traffic during the peak hours each morning and evening…

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Traffic Bridge at Meadowbank

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

The proposal for a bridge over the Parramatta River at Meadowbank, to replace the present obsolete punt, is taking definite shape after many…

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On High Horse? Weddin Wasn't Willing. Forbes-marsden Road Trouble

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

The last has not been heard of the complaints about the alleged faulty condition of that portion of the Forbes-Marsden-Wyalong road, which…

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HIBERNIANS v. RAILWAY

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 5

Railway defeated Hibernians at the Trotting Track by an innings and 6 runs. Railway getting 82 runs, and Hibernians 48 in the first innings, and…

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THE Western Champion and the Parkes District Representative Monday, February 4th, 1929. Cheap Railway Excursions

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 4

A further notification is given regarding the cheap excursions to be run during the second week in February. Intending travellers are…

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Motoring & Cycling Notes (Written Specially for the "Champion.") a Heavy Impost

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 6

The manner in which the existing system of car registrations in the various States without any reciprocity operates is illustrated by a case…

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Inspection of Motorists Licenses

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 6

From information submitted to the N.R.M.A., it would appear that from time to time the production of motorists licenses has been…

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Railway Link. Broken Hill-Port Augusta As Others See It

Western Champion · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 8

The revival of the campaign for the construction of a standard gauge line from Broken Hill to Port Augusta is naturally attracting some attention…

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