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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 19 of 62

Motor Licenses for Deaf Drivers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 1

Representations have been made recently to the N.R.M.A. on behalf of deaf motorists who are in danger of being refused drivers'…

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48 Hours. Hours of 22,000 Railway Men Increased. General Application of 44 Hours Week Probable

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 2

The State Treasurer, Mr. Stevens, who is the Ministerial head of the Railway Department, stated to-night that Cabinet had agreed to the…

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Local and General Motor Accidents

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 2

There were two motor accidents yesterday iu practically the same spot on the old Forbes road, about two miles from town…

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LORRY v. TRAIN Fruitgrowers' Petition Molong Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 7

At a meeting of the Molong Fruitgrowers' Association, it was pointed out that fruit carried to Sydney by the railways as at…

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Railway Freights N.S.W. and Victoria Compared

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 4

Mr. R. G.. Kiddle, of Carabost, brought under the notice of tht Wagga Shire Council interesting figures relating to railway freights in this State…

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Motor Notes

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 1

Shock Absorber is not a "Cure all" It is a fallacy to suppose that the shock absorber is a cure for every detect in spring suspension unless it…

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48 Hour Week. For Railway Service Fares and Freights to be Reduced? (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 1

It is understood that the Railway Budget will be presented to Parliament at the end of the present week, which will provide for…

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47 Motors Gone Big Blaze at Geelong Safeblowers to Blame? MELBOURNE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 1

Forty-four cars and three motor trucks were destroyed in a fire which gutted the garage of Margett's Motors Pty., Ltd.in Merces-Street, Geelong…

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Cleary Shows the Way Will Cut Salary in Half To Help Railways Pay

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 6

Startling figures regarding railway losses were given by the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Cleary) on Friday…

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Case Against Motorist Dismissed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 5

At the Forbes Court to-day the case was dismissed against C. P. Heffernan, who was charged with driving a car whilst under the influence of liquor…

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Railway Construction

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

Some day s ago the Deputy Leader of the Government, Mr Buttenshaw, obtained leave from the House to introduce a Bill having for its object…

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Motor Notes Shock Absorber Is not a "Cure All."

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 9

It is a fallacy to suppose that the shock absorber is a cure for the defect in spring suspension unless it is carefully fitted and adjusted and…

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Aerodrome Site Landing Charge. Lease Proposal

Western Champion · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 1

Now that the Parkes aerodrome site has been definitely vested in the Parkes Municipal Council, proposals for its utilisation are being considered…

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More Trouble. Sanitary Service. Railway Complaint

Western Champion · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 13

Following the fine impose on a member of the Council sanitary service, further trouble has been experienced, and at Monday's meeting the…

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48 Hours. Railwaymen in Opposition. Suggestions for Mr. Cleary

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 3

A declaration of opposition of the 48-hour week and a number of suggestions as to how a deficit on the railways can be avoided without…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 5

The N.R.M.A. advises that to date over eight miles of concrete, pavement has been laid on the new Newcastle road from the Hawkesbury…

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New Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 4

Good progress is being made in connection with the completion of the new steel and concrete bridge over the Lachlan River at Forbes. It is…

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QUANDIALLA Euroka Crossing Low Level Bridge Wanted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 6

The weather continues very dry, with warm days and cold nights. This, the pessimists declare, is a bad sign for future prospects of rain,…

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RAIL v Road Transport Interesting Victorian Facts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 9

Mr. H. W. Harrison, Secretary of the Chamber of Automotive Industries (Victoria) writes:— According to recent statements that…

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In the Motor World Brilliant British Light Car Value of Co-ordination Motor-'buses & RAILWAYS

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 7

In view of the never-ending discussion, as to the relative position of railways and motor transport, and the developments that have taken place…

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