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

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

641 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 33

The Opening of the Bridge the Enterprise of a Local Firm Makes It Possible to Listen in to the Whole of the Ceremonies

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

Through the enterprise of Messrs. Reid, Smith Ltd., G. E. dealers, the public of Cowra and district will have the…

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Woman Killed By Motor Lorry (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

A woman, believed to be Madeline McNeil, was killed by a motor lorry in Wentworth Avenue last night, while about to cross the road…

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New Union Formed At Meeting of Railwaymen (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

A new Federal organisation, to be known as the National Union of Railwaymen of Australia was formed at a meeting of railwaymen in Sydney, last…

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Australian Railway Union. Proposed Legislation (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

It is reported from the Trades Hall that the Federdl Government has proposed to introduce legislation to declare the Australian Railways Union…

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Trackless Tram

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

The Adelaide Tramways Trust is converting a motor 'bus into a "trackless tram," and it will be placed on an experimental service between…

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Motor Car Sounds Own Fire Alarm

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 6

It is out of the ordinary for a motor car to draw attention to the fact that it is on fire by tooting its horn, but that this really occurred is…

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Easter Holidays Railway Excursions

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

Following all the, special excursion trains which have been provided by the Railway Department during the last week or two it is now…

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Sydney in Bridge Week

Western Champion · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 3

Despite the depression there is every reason to expect that Sydney will be thronged with cars during Bridge Week and the Easter season,…

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The Bridge Official Opening Sensational Incident

Western Champion · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 9

A clear blue sky and fresh breeze made conditions ideal for the official opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge by the Premier (Mr, Lang) on Saturday morning. It was a memorable scene, and fittingly marked the realisation of the dream cherished by…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. has received sworn evidence from employees implicated in the practice of adulterating petrol and oil, and the Association is again…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Balance and Efficiency

Western Champion · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 3

The word efficiency, is one that figures largely in most car catalogues and, in fact it has become almost a stock phrase amongst…

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New Guardsman Cuts Ribbon on Bridge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

There was an exciting scene for those in the vicinity of the entrance to the bridge. A man who, dressed in military uniform, had followed the…

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Sydney Bridge Tunnel Originally Suggested Australian Workmen Get Nearly £3,000,000 in Wages

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 3

The outstanding event in current Australian history is undoubtedly the completion and opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it seems a long…

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Harbour Bridge Opening Memorable Scenes on Land and Water Record Crowds in the City

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

A clear blue sky and a fresh set breeze made conditions ideal for the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge by the Premier (Mr. Lang) on…

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Motor Notes N.S.W. Motorists and their Taxes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 4

It has long been a truism that the car owner is always fair game for the tax gatherer, and even in these enlightened days there persists in certain…

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Country Train Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Martin: I desire to ask the Premier, who administers the Transport Department, if it is a fact that the Transport Board has decided…

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Advertising Signs on Roads

Western Champion · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 8

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night a letter was read from the Main Roads Board at Parkes, suggesting that it should…

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Opening of Harbour Bridge

Western Champion · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 9

Two great pictures are promised at the Broadway on Monday and Tuesday next—The Opening of the Harbor Bridge,and Gloria Swanson…

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Atlantic Union. Bridge Celebrations

Western Champion · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 17

An audience of considerably more than a million were entertained on Saturday evening by the Atlantic Union Oil Co. Ltd…

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Bowling Notes. Harbour Bridge Tournament

Western Champion · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 11

This huge tournament was commenced on Monday last; there being 900 bowlers from all over the Commonwealth and New Zealand…

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