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

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

1,233 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 62

Fell From Train Girl Critically Injured. SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 4

Iris Beddow met with a shocking accident when, finding she was being over-carried from Hurlstone Park, she tried to alight at Dulwich Hill station…

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Fell From Train Girl's Recovery Doubtful (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 1

Iris Beddow met with a shocking accident yesterday afternoon. Finding she was being overcarried from Hurlstone Park it is thought she…

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City Railway Serious Delays Likely (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 1

It is reported that as a result of a shortage of loan money constructions that are proceeding at Circular Quay railway station are likely to be…

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W.W. Police Court Breach of Motor Traffic Act

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

Included in the cases dealt with at the West Wyaloug Police Court on Wednesday by Mr. E. Harrison, P.M., were the following:—…

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New Plan Railway Management Like Canada?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

A new basis of control whereby the railways will be able to raise their own loans and issue their own securities was foreshadowed by the…

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N.S.W.BAD But Vic. and S.A. Worse A 2,000 Mile Motor Tour

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

Mr. L. Block, of "Glenlea," Tullibigeal, recently completed an extensive motor tour of portions of New South Wales, Victoria and South…

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Motor Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 12

When the engine is hard to start, and you are uncertain whether the fault is with the ignition or the mixture, open the throttle wide and spin…

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Flying and Motoring Items of Interest

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 9

More than £100,000 is already invested in the Australian aeroplane manufacturing industry, apart from money spent in development by the…

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In the Motor World Closed or Open Cars. Tourers Favored

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 9

According to a writer in "The motor" (London), there is a decided tendency on the Continent in favor of the open touring car…

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Marquette Experienced Motorists Judge on Performance

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

Marked interest in a car which climbs in top gear, and climbs several times in succession to satisfy the sceptical, who have only heard, and…

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Motor Notes Vacuum Oil Co. in Australia From Pioneer to Leader in Oil Industry

Cowra Free Press · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

In a booklet entitled “Pioneering,” the Vacuum Oil Company Ply. Ltd. tells the story of its growth from its beginning as a pioneering company…

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Train Strikes Car. Four Killed; Five Injured. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 7

Four people were killed and five injured when a motor car, in which they were travelling, was struck by a train at a level crossing near Werribee…

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Huge Losses. Railways and Tramways

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

In addition to the tramways showing a loss of £25,000 for the first seven months of the financial, year it was stated on Wednesday that…

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This was a Record. Old Car Races Train. Cheap American Travel

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 11

From time to time Australian Studebaker dealers find instances of exceptional stamina of Studebaker cars. The Sydney-Bourke record and the…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Vacuum Tank Pipe Connection

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 11

On some cars there is a good deal of relative movement between the engine and the dashboard, due to frame flexion. When these two are bridged…

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Sheedy Cup. Semi-final Stage. Railway v. Coradgery. PACKHAM 128, RETIRED

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 12

Play in the second leg of the Sheedy Cup final opened yesterday on Woodward Park, when Railway met Cradgery…

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A Decent Motor-house Essential for the New Owner

Western Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 11

We have used the term motor-house in order to avoid any suggestion of some magnificently equipped garage, with hot and cold water laid on, and…

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Spirit of the Road Showmen's Tribute Train Fatality Recalled

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

Travelling showpeople form a community apart from their fellows, and perhaps because of their calling, which brings them…

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Harbour Bridge Ready Next Year Ferry Shares Slump

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 3

With the completion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge timed for the end of 1931, ferry company stocks are suffering a slump…

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Forbes-marsden Road Weddin's Contribution. More Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

Another discussion took place on the matter of the Forbes-Marsden Road, when the engineers report was being…

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