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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 6 of 33

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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The Darby’s Falls Road Cr. Grauss Says That There Are Bitter Complaints. Shire Council Decides to Give Some Relief

Cowra Free Press · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

After the report of Mr. Engineer White had been read, at meeting of Waugoola Shire Council recommending that…

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British Motors. Popular in Australia

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 7

Motor chassis imported into Australia during 1930, numbered 28,032, and were valued at. £2,501,217. Britian's proportion equalled 16.58…

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Fast Trams

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 9

Ten bullet-like streamlined trams, with a top speed of 100 miles per hour are at present running on a thirteen-mile suburban line at Philadelphia…

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The Railways to Be Outside Political Control Mr. Graham's Scheme

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

It was authoritatively learnt yesterday that the conference of railway and transport administrators agreed to accept the scheme…

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Gravel Roads. Oil Treatment

Western Champion · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

According to the Highway Superintendent of the State of Wyoming, U.S.A., an asphaltic oil treatment is Wyoming's cure for a corrugated…

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Golden Mile of Railway

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 4

When Mr. General Public takes a ride down the western section of Sydney's one and a third miles of underground railway in March he…

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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 February 1932 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. says that on March 1 next the Victorian legislation passed in 1930 governing motor transport from adjoining States will…

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Snake's Long Ride in Motor Car

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 4

Two mechanics, Messrs. Nean and Gibson, went to Yaven Creek 20 miles from Adelong, on Monday last to bring a car that had broken down…

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TRANSPORT. Australian Railways

Western Champion · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 9

"An interesting feature of tho figures covering the results of the operations of th Australian railways since 1909—a nett loss of over £66,000,000,…

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Motor and Cycling Notes World's Speed Record

Western Champion · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 3

The breaking of the 10-mile record by Mr. Norman Smith in the "Enterprise" racing car, although a commendable achievement can in no way…

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Harbor Bridge Celebrations Girls to Honor Officials

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

What promises to be one of the most attractive social functions during Bridge Week is the Harbor Bridge Luncheon to be held at the…

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Leap for Life Man Nearly Run Down by Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 5

Brisbane.—George Whaler, 21, a swaman and a companion had an exciting experience on a railway bridge on the Yandina side of Nambour. They…

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Lieut. Ulm Crashes On Geelong Road Two Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 1

When an aeroplane crashed into electric light cables and fell on to its side on the Geelong road yesterday Flight Lieutenant Ulm and his…

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Woman Killed by Tram Large Sum of Money in Bag

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 5

Elizabeth Reppman, aged 80 years, a widow, of 27 Westbourne St, Petersham, was struck and fatally injured by a tram in Parramatta road,…

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Motor Notes Balance and Efficiency

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 4

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

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The Great Harbour Bridge Celebrations. Special Railway Arrangements

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 7

By means of an attractive silhouette of the great Sydney Harbor Bridge, In association with a sketch of one of their modern long-distance…

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Motor Mishap

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 8

Mr. H. Anderson left by car after closing his shop last Saturday night for Manly, to bring his wife, daughter (Mrs. Olliver)' and…

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Railway Tennis Club

Western Champion · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 9

The annual meeting of the Railways Tennis Club was held in the R. and T. Institute on Monday evening last. Mr. C. McMurray occupied the…

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Harbor Bridge Celebratons Railway Arrangements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 7

By means of an attractive silhouette of the great Sydney Harbor Bridge, in association with a sketch of one of their modern long-distance…

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