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

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

734 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 37

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. has decided to ask the Federal Government to expedite the issue of the report of the Departmental accountants who are inquiring…

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Motor Fees. Method of Payment. Instalment Plan Vetoed

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 5

The suggestion made by the Farmers and Settlers' Association recently to the Department of Local Government that motor registration fees be…

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Rail Motor. Sunday Service

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 7

A deputation waited upon the Chief Commissioner (Mr. Cleary) at Forbes to-day and urged the retention of the rail motor…

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Railway Commissioners' Visit

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 6

At about 7 o'clock this morning a special train passed through Parkes, the passengers including Messrs. Cleary (Chief Commissioner), Brain…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Keep Spare Bolts and Nuts Handy

Western Champion · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 9

From time to time an odd bolt or nut will shorten a roadside delay considerably by making it possible for the motorist to replace some…

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Motor Eee Pay, Ments No Change in System

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

Recently the Manilla branch of the Farmers and Settlors' Association urged the Government to adopt a proposal that motor registration fees…

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Railway Dam Bathing to Be Allowed at Koorawatha

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 4

MT. C. E. Martin, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following from the Railway Commissioners:— Sir,— With reference to your…

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Motor Notes Keep an eye on Radiator Hose Connections

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 5

The hose connections between the radiator and the engine are minor but very important parts of the mechanism which generally give long service…

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Visit Tichborne Railway Commissioners TICHBORNE

Western Champion · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 10

The Railway Commissioners, Messrs Cleary, Doig and Williams, paid their annual visit of inspection and inquiry (for possible local needs) on Monday…

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PROMISING. Mining Near Forbes Road

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 3

Some promising gold prospects have been obtained by Messrs. Larry Sutton and Esher at their mine near the Forbes road, about…

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Hit Train But All Escaped Narrow Escape at Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

Aid. R. E., S. Pavey, accompanied by his daughter, Miss.Jtfaflge Davey, and Miss Olive. Emery was driving his car from his home at Newtown to…

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Comedy of Errors Deaf Mute and Motor Car Young Man Acquitted of Illegal Usage

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 9

HOW easily a man may strike trouble in all innocence, and how the virtuous glow arising from the knowledge of having performed a good turn for someone may change to a glow of helpless indignation at the pointless mischievousness of…

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In the Floods Forbes Motorists' Struggle A Long Trip

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 3

Mr. O. G. Wilkening, of the Commercial Hotel, Forbes, who returned last Monday from a short holiday at Murami, in the…

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The Western Champion AND The Parkes District Representative Monday, March 30, 1931. the Dangers of the Open Road

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 6

A tragic story of the prevailing depression was unfolded at the Quarter Sessions on Wednesday, when three youths of about 18 years of age appeared on charges of burglary and receiving. They were acquitted, thanks to the sportsmanship of their criminal friend, Towns…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 4

Chinese import duties on motor cars have been increased to 30 per cent. The total expenditures on streets…

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HURDLES. For Motorists. MUGINCOBLE

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 2

A gang of railwaymen are busy in raising the railway line at the crossing on the main road; new cattle stops and laying of new girders and…

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Sheedy Cup. Railway V. Hibernians

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 12

This match was played on Sunday at Woodward Park, Hibernians securing an easy victory, mainly owing to the fine batting of Thomas (57) and…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Keep an Eye on Radiator Hose Connections

Western Champion · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 10

The hose connections between the radiator and the engine are minor but very important parts of the mechanism which generally give long…

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Two Killed In Motor Reliability Trial (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 1

Herbert Horne, aged 40, a motor cyclist engaged in a 270-miles reliability trial, and A. Harrison, aged 36, his side-car passenger, were…

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Motor Notes Why Brakes Squeak and How to Cure Them

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 6

Brake squeaking is not only an annoying fault which jars the motorist's nerves, but it may, too, indicate that the brakes are not in good order and…

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