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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 5 of 33

Fall From Bridge Fatality at South Pylon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

James Campbell, aged 45 years, or Northcliffe St., Milson's Point, was killed instantly when he fell more than 200 feet from one of the southern…

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Forbes Railway Figures on Up Grade All Round Increase Goods and Revenue Compared

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 1

Business at Forbes railway station for the month of January has not only shown an increase over the corresponding month of…

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Modern and New White Flash Motor Spirit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 10

After man discovered copper and tin, he found that a combination of the two produced a still more marvellous metal -- bronze. From iron he…

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Following Trams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 8

Country motorists visiting Sydney are warned by the N.R.M.A. that the police will book any motorist who follows the trams when they are on…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. project for a modern motor camping ground in Sydney for the benefit of its country members during Harbor Bridge week at Easter…

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Modern and New. White Flash Motor Spirit

Western Champion · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 8

After man discovered copper and tin[?] he found that a combination of the two produced a still more marvellous metal—bronze. From iron he…

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Motor and Cycling Notes Cars of the Future

Western Champion · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 3

It is interesting to speculate upon what may be looked for, in the models Of say 1942, not with the idea of conjuring up a picture of some as…

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Harbor Bridge Pedestrian Traffic No Toll to be Charged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 5

The Premier (Mr Lang) announced that it was not the intention of the Government to impose a toll on pedestrians who crossed the Harbor…

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Bridge Crash Shire'e Plant in Creek Driver Wth It

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 1

A serious accident occurred at Bulla Greek near Young at 3.30 on Friday, when the Bulla Creek bridge collapsed. taking with it into the…

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Straying Stock Woodstock’s Weary Wanderers. Relish Rest at Railway

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 4

The straying stock nuisance, which is a very real grievance In most country towns, is evidently the same at Woodstock,…

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White Flash Motor Spirit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

After man discovered copper and tin he found that a combination of the two produced a still more marvellous metal--bronze. From iron he produced…

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Motor Notes Private Motorists and the N.S.W. Transport Act

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 4

The official journals of both the Royal Automobile Club of Australia and the National Roads and Motorists' Association have published very strong…

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Train Thieves

Western Champion · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

When a western goods train was tortuously making its way up the grade at Marrangaroo, in the small hours of Saturday morning, the…

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Bridge Opening Children's Relay. to Travel 371 MILES

Western Champion · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

On the occasion of the opening of the Bridge, a message will be sent from a school "in the heart of New South Wales" to the Premier (Mr…

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Railway Truck. Rifled en Route. Wanton Vandalism

Western Champion · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 11

After the arrival of a goods train from Orange at 11.30 on Tuesday night it was found that one of the trucks had…

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No Extra Cost. Supercharged Motor Spirit White Flash Shows Way

Western Champion · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

White Flash supercharged motor spirit is an evenly balanced mixture, having full performance powers at all times. Every drop get into…

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Motor Notes. Motor Car Depreciation. Does Basis Call for Review?

Western Champion · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 10

Considering the longer life of the modem motor car, the question might well be asked the world's leading automobile manufacturers: If the…

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Narromine Man Offers Land For Aerodrome

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Again Mr. T. E. Perry, of Narromine, has displayed his great citizenship, and has offered the Narromine Council an area of his land to be…

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Main Roads Methods of Control

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 3

The Main Roads Board, in its report for the year ended June 30, 1931, states that th State Transport (Co-ordination) Act: 1931, and the…

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Cricketers Lose Bridge to Open EUGOWRA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 3

Eugowra cricketers visited Parkes on Sunday and suffered defeat. However they speak highly of their treatment there, both from barrackers and…

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