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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 5 of 37

In the Motor World Motorists' Duty Prevention of Accidents Carelessness Unforgivable

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 7

Every time a motorist falls to do something that a reasonable man should do, or does something that a reasonable man should not…

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GRENFELL Railway Figures Returned Soldiers Meet Bowlers Farewell Clubmate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

The balance-sheet for the Poppy Day Appeal, submitted at the last monthly meeting of the Grenfell branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A.,…

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Goodwill on the Bridge

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Sunday 1 February 1931 · page 4

Someday there will be a national observance of Goodwill Day in Australia, and there will be a universal Goodwill Day. The anticipation is…

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Country Boys to See Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Sunday 1 February 1931 · page 1

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Young…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Sunday 1 February 1931 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. supports the movement for the reduction of the week end and holiday toll on George's River Bridge, and suggests that the…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 3

The N.R.M.A's. branch at Orange. has been withdrawn, and a district depot appointed in its stead. Members who require service in this area…

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Motor and Cycling Notes

Western Champion · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 9

Although probably, not 50 per cent of private motorists realise the fact, the back axle of a modern car calls for more pronounced designing…

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Railway Strike Opposed by Secretary (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 1

The proposal of the Australian railways for a general strike as a protest against the 10 per cent reduction inthe Federal award, was strongly…

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Motor Notes Protecting the Paintwork

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 February 1931 · page 4

The sharp corner at the bottom edge of the bonnet can easily cause a great deal of damage to the adjacent paintwork if the bonnet is handled…

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Breaches of Motor Act

Western Champion · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 8

Mr. Arnold P.M., inflicted the following fines at the Police Court yesterday for breaches of the Motor Traffic Act: Sydney F. Pryor, failing…

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Car and Train. Southern Line Collision

Western Champion · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

Three occupants of a car had a narrow excape from death when the vehicle was run down by a goods train at a level crossing near…

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TRANSPORT. Railway and Tramways

Western Champion · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 4

Drastic measures to revive railway and tramway revenue are provided in the Transport Bill which the Premier ha[?] just sent to the Parliamentary…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 4

During, 1930, according to Police Department returns made available to the N.R.M.A. 1990 motor vehicles of all types and 417 motor cycles…

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Motor and Cycling Notes L[?]ating Piston Faults

Western Champion · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 9

Such intricate and deep-seated matters as pistons, cylinder walls and piston rings are generally religiously shunned by the owner-driver as…

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Strike Motion. Orange Railway Men

Western Champion · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

A special meeting of members of the Orange branch, of the A.R.U. was held yesterday (says this morning's [?]Leader"), to discuss the working of…

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Road Money How Shall It Be Spent? Main and Minor Roads II

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 4

The suggestion by the Shires Association of N.S.W., contained in a circular sent to the various councils throughout the country, that "a…

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Road Race

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 7

The West Wyalong Cycle Club held a five miles road race on Sunday morning, when 12 competitiors took part, resulting as follwos: B. Williams…

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Farmers and Motors The Opinions of Some of the Former With Regard to the Latter MECHANICAL v. Horse Power. Proposal to Exempt Farmers Motor Vehicles From Taxation

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

When Mr. J. O’Neil brought forward a motion at Saturday’s meeting of Cowra branch of the F.S.A. having for its object the…

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Motor Notes Keep Record's of Despatch Service

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

Whether a man is the owner of one commercial motor vehicle only, or of several hundred, it is of the greatest importance to his interests that full…

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By Car Instead of Train. Parliamentary Humor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 2

From the official record:-Mr. Drummond: Has the attention of the Premier, in his capacity as Minister for Railways, been drawn…

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