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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 15 of 37

Road Engineering

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 6

It is a well-known fact that every man thinks he could do the other fellow's job better than the chap who is holding, it down. The explanation…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. has suggested to the Australian Automobile Association that the various motoring organisations in other States be urged to…

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TENNIS. Railway v. Catholic Club

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

A match between the Railway and Catholic Tennis Club, played on the Raiiway courts yesterday, was won by the Catholic Club by 20 sets to…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Headlights

Western Champion · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 9

If the headlights burn brightly when the engine, is speeded up and dim when the revolutions fall to idling speed it is clear that for one…

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Red Tape Railways Lose Money

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 4

To see Teraora do battle for the Weissel Gold Cup against Junee, the Tmora football Club chartered a special train and advertised the fact that…

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Moratorium Act Recovery of Motor Car Case at Lake Cargelligo

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 2

An interesting case was decided by Mr. Sheridan, Police Magistra[?], at Lake Cargelligo recently. Mr. J. H. Hill appeared for the…

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A Peculiar Accident Spare Wheel Falls Off Motor. and Smashes Plate Glass Window

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

A most peculiar accident happened in Kendall street in the early hours of Saturday morning, as a result of which a plate glass window…

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Motor Notes Patching Long Slits in Inner Tubes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 6

If a patch is applied to a long slit in a tube in the usual manner the slit will have a tendency to lengthen beyond the patch and the tube will…

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Special Trains Red Tape Methods. Cruelling Railways

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 2

The co-partners--Government control and red tape--are becoming more intolerable from year to year. Now, it would appear, they have reached…

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Aeroplane Trip

Western Champion · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 8

Yesterday morning a Puss Moth plane, piloted [?]y Mr. R. Dickson, arrived from Orange, with Mr Howse, son of the late Sir Neville…

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Train Robbery

Western Champion · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 7

When a goods train from Sydney arrived in Bathurst on Tuesday it was revealed that thieves had got away with a large quantity of…

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Lake Appears Op Parkes Road

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

A veritable take has come into existence at the 11½ mile peg between Forbes and Parkes on the main road, just at the spot where…

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Serious Washaways Barmedman-wyalong Line No Trains To-day Ballast Train Marooned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

Serious washaways occurred in the railway line between Barmedman and Wyalong on Thursday morning, with the result that the…

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Ungarie Railway League

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 7

At a public meeting convenced by the above it was decided that the funds standing to the credit of the Ungarie Railway League be paid into the…

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PILFERING Thefts on Railway Employee Before Court

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 3

"Your punishment in losing your employment will in your circumstances, be severe. Your wages may have been very low, but now…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 4

While the State Government still shows no sign of action to protect motorists from unscrupulous petrol dealers and their adulterated petrol,…

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General News Non-paying Lines. Non-developmental, Too! Tremendous Railway Handicap

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

"Although described as 'developmental' lines they have not only proved a burden on the railway accounts, but they have failed to bring about…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Beware of Deterioration in High Tension Wires

Western Champion · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 4

Most owners are aware that tlie insulated leads from the distributor to the spark plugs should be renewed when the rubber cracks and perishes,…

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TENNIS. Railway v. Sunnyside

Western Champion · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 1

A most enjoyable day was spent yesterday when Sunnyside met Railway in a return match on Railway courts: Sunnyside finished the game…

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Kamandra v. Railway

Western Champion · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 1

Kamandra and Railway played a return match on Kamandra courts on Saturday, Kamandra winning by 17 sets 115 games to 4 sets 71 games…

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