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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 9 of 68

Motor Fatality (By Wire) Sydney Friday

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

Walter Cook received shocking injuries when his car crashed into a culvert on the Richmond road. The number plate penetrated his…

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UNGARIE-NARADHAN Railway Line. Traffic Begins February 11

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 12

The final inspection of the [?] [?] railway line was made by railway officials on January 25. The secretary of the Ungarie Railway…

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The Toll of the Motor More Deaths and Injuries Last Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 12

Three hundred and thirty two people were [?] [?] [?] accidents last year, and [?]24 injured—both figures showing a substantial increase over…

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Support for Hospital From Railway Construction Staff

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

During the week Matron Baker. Nurse N. Wilson, Nurse N. Wilkinson, and Miss Delaney motored along the West Wyalong-Wamboyne railway line…

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A Page of Interest to Motorists Bulk Petrol Storage. Elaborate Precautions Union Co.'s White Bay Terminal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2

A review of the activities of the Atlantic Oil Company, Ltd., in adopting precautionary measures when handling its product is intensely…

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Area Commissioner Visit to Forbes Railway News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 5

Mr. F. J. Williams, Western Area Commissioner, will visit Forbes next Thursday, and is prepared to meet deputations or any…

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Motor Industry Exchange of Executives. Surprise Announcement. New York

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 4

Mr. W. C. Durant announces through the American Press new management of Durant Motors as follows: —…

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Motorists, Read This ! An Interesting Visit

Cowra Free Press · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 7

Our representative paid a visit to the new tyre repairing and re-treading shop, which was recently opened by Mr. P. C. Winch in premises next…

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The Old Cut-rock Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 3

Out a few miles past Kurrajong Heights may yet be seen the impression of the old Cut Rock Road used in the long ago by all who passed…

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Concerted Action Forbes- Marsden Road Jemalong Moves

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 2

As reported in Friday's "Advocate," Jemalong Shire Council, at its last meeting decided to try and arrange a conference with…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. "Western Champion" [?] Parkes

Western Champion · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. says that a surface is being added to a section of Forrest Street (Canberra), leading from the Kingston shopping centre to Manuka,…

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Motoring & Cycling Notes (Written Specially for the "Champion.") Motor Accidents in 1928

Western Champion · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 8

Official figures just issued relating to the number of street accidents during 1928 make disquieting reading, says the N.R.M.A., and provide still…

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Railway Bridges at Hornsby

Western Champion · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 8

Two bridges carry road traffic across the main northern and Milson's Point railway lines at Hornsby, but the Main Roads Board, in view of the…

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Visiting Mother. Body on Railway. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 7

The body of William McFarlane was found lying between the railway tracks near Mittagong. It is believed that McFarlane went…

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The Motor World. Motor Accidents In. 1928

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

Official figures just issued relating to the number of street accidents during 1928 make disquieting reading, says the N.R.M.A., and provide…

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Cowra-Young Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

A wire had been received from Major Reid which stated that the Cowra-Young road would be proclaimed a Main Road…

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Streets and Roads Barmedman Requirements

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Barmedman Progress Association, Secretary Penberthy remarked that he had noticed in the press that Cr.Holland…

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Wyalong-forbes Road Conference at Marsden

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

Jomalong Shire Council (Forbes) wrote the Bland Shire Council on Friday as folloes—"Referring to yours of 15th ultimo…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Cowra-Darby’s Falls Road

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

Mr. Steel said that he had written to the Waugoola Shire Council with regard to the Cowra-Darby’s Falls road and had received a reply…

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Man's Body Found Between Railway Trucks (By Wire) Sydney Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 1

The body of William McFariane was found lying between railway trucks near Mittagong. It is believed he went to sleep on…

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