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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 18 of 37

Approach to Railway In Shocking Condition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 7

Owing to the amount of rain that has fallen in Ungarie during the past few months, the approach to the railway crossing at the western end of…

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Railway Commissioners Visit to the District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 2

We have been adrtsed by the local Station Master that the Railway Commissioners will be in this district during the week finding 4th July. It is…

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Running Your Car Cheaply Valuable Hints on Motoring Economy

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 3

The average man to-day does not buy the cheapest watch procurable, because lie knows that he would not get satisfaction, and that, in the long…

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Special Train to Condobolin

Western Champion · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 7

The motor train and trailer which travelled from Parkes to Condobolin yesterday was utilised to the full extent of its seating capacity, 127 full…

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For April Next. Bridge Week Should Be Bush Week. Mr. Jack Moses' Brilliant Conception

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 3

Jack Moses must feel that the bush is not going to get a great deal out of the Harbor Bridge, financially, and he wants the country to get in…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 4

A suggestion is made by the N.R.M.A. that, as an alternative to the referring of the new Transport Bill to a Parliamentary select…

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Railway Win Well. Broadway and South Parkes Also

Western Champion · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 3

The second round of matches in the Parkes Cribbage Competition were finalised on Thursday night. Railway defeated Old Boys by. 29…

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TENNIS. Railway v. Deep Lead Two Matches

Western Champion · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 1

First and second teams representing Railway, and Deep Lead met in tennis matches yesterday, the former playing at Parkes and the latter at…

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COLLISION. Between Motor Cars. No One Injured

Western Champion · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 4

About 8 p.m. on Saturday, about 1½ miles from Parkes on the Trundle road, a collision occurred between two motor cars—one, a…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Insurance System

Western Champion · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 9

In view of the difference of opinion that exists in Australia as to which is the better system of insurance of motorists, to cover third party…

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Wonderful Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 4

Search where you will, you will find no highway in the whole world so romantic as the Grand Trunk Road of India. A stately avenue of…

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Vessel Caught When Pyrmont Bridge Closed (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

Caught by the closing section of Pyrmont Bridge last night, the fore and aft masts of the steamer "Gosford" were broken…

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The Superior Being Railway Men or Farmers. If Twigg Is Our Judge Then God Help Us

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

“Railwayman” writes as follows:— Sir,—I would be grateful if you will grant me a small space in your journal to take exception to a statement…

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BIG [?] Railway and ex-STUDENTS Meet in Interesting Game. in Which the Latter Prove the Victors

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

One of the most interesting displays of football seen here for some years was witnessed on the local ground on Sunday last,…

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Motor Notes Temporary Auxiliary Spark Gap

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 4

It is not generally known that a temporary cure for spark plug that persists in oiling up is to fit one of the auxiliary spark gaps which are…

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Mudgee Mail. Motor Driver and Porter Charged. Echo of Daring Hold-up Last Year

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 3

At the Ceneral Court, Sydney, on Tuesday, Joseph Harold Ryan (31), motor driver, and Roy Edward Wilkinson (34), porter, were remanded…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. says that Prince's Highway is the better route to Melbourne, the inland road (Hume High-way) having suffered considerably…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Use the Gears with Discretion

Western Champion · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 16

Even the driver who has become thoroughly familiar with the operation of his car and has gained a good grasp of the general technique of…

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Grant Asked To Repair Forbes Roads Sewer Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 8

Contending that the roads and lanes which were damaged in the work of laying down the sewerage system should have been repaired…

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Struck by Car Police Officer Injured At Camp Street Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

Sergeant G. Rowley, of Forbes police, was the victim of an accident on . Wednesday night which necessitated him being off duty…

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