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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 2 of 37

Distribution of Dried Fruits by Railway Refreshment Rooms

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

"Following on the very successful fruit selling activities of the Railway Department during the past few years, whereby substantial returns…

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Western District News ANOMALOUS. Railway Charges

Western Champion · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

A resident of Bombala has experienced a striking example of how anomalous can be the charges by different Governmeirt departments for…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Minor and Major Risks of Car Overhauling

Western Champion · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 9

Having just spent a day in old clothes, midst oil and spanners, your correspondent, can write feelingly on the subject under notice. The suggestion…

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Road Mail To Yalgogrin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. W. W. Killen, M. H. R. forwards the following:— Dear Mr. Kitten.—As desired by you, I have looked into the…

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Thrilling Chase Police and Motorist (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

In a thrilling chase through suburban and city streets last night, police fired live shote at a speeding motorist, and eventually arrested two…

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Motor Notes Deciding on a Shock Absorber

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

One is often asked by motorists whether or hot certain "shock absorbers" are likely to increase the riding qualities of their cars, and If so, what…

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General News Road Money. How Shall It Be Spent. Main and Minor Roads

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

The councils throughout the State have been circularised recently by the Shires Association, Sydney, in an apparent effort to gather support…

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Parkes District News Relief Money. Available for All Roads. Albert

Western Champion · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 14

It is time that the Lachian Shire Council applied for relief money to do up the roads leading into Albert. At the present time they are a disgrace…

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Capture of Ned Kelly. Guard of Train 87 Years of Age

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 6

Mr. Jesse Dowsett, of Glendure, Bealiba road, Glenhuntly, who celebrated his 87th birthday last week, was guard of the special train which…

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Must Tread the Rocky Road. No Primrose Path for Australia

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 4

"Australia must realise that she cannot get rabbits from a hat, and unless there is some immediate adjustment the position will rapidly…

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Good Old Weddin Shire. Young Shire Councillor and Grenfell Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 5

Recently Cr. Crichton was taxed with the question: "Why is that part of the Grenfell Road in Weddin Shire always in a better condition…

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Local News Railway Traffic

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

Railway figures for the six months ending 31/12/30 compared with the same period for 1929:-Passenger traffic, 1929, £1366; 1930, £1088;…

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Latest Telegrams Ultimatum. to Railway Commissioners. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 11

The Premier (Mr. Long) has informed the Railway Commissioners that His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council,…

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Motor Notes Mechanical Diagnosis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

Immediately a defect is observable a motorist will frequently remove the sparking plugs, take the carburettor apart or adjust the magneto contacts…

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Toll of Motor 32,500 Deaths in 32 States (By Wire) Sydney. Thursday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

A Chicago message states that the automobile death roll in 32 States for 1930 was equivalent to wiping out a small city, with a total of 32,500…

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£52,000 DROP Year's Motor Revenue

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 3

The revenue collected under the Motor Traffic Act during 1930, states the N.R.M.A., was £1,745,760, as against £1,789,[?]36 during 1929—a…

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Fast Trains Railway Commissioners' Offer

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 7

A north-western, grazier suggested to the Graziers' Association that representations should be made to the Railway Commissioners for fast…

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Dried Fruits Distribution by Railways

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 3

Following on the very successful fruit selling activities of the Railway Department during the past few years, whereby substantial returns have…

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In the Motor World Breaches of Etiquette

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 9

One of the commonest breaches of road etiquette is the growing craze for driving on the centre, or crown, of the road instead of keeping within…

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The Old World Touring It Per Motor Car Mr. and Mrs. P. Garling and PARTY.(Continued). SCOTLAND

Cowra Free Press · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 6

To resume a description of the Scottish portion of our tour: Oban, where we stayed for a couple of days, owing to its [?] beauty, in…

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