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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 9 of 33

Motor Accident

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 6

Mr. D. J. Bono, the well known optician, who visits Cowra frequently had a narrow escape from serious Injury when his car struck a…

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The Motor World New Sand Notes From the N.R.M.A.

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 4

An appeal is made by the N.R.M.A. to motorists to be considerate of householders in suburban areas and refrain from unnecessary hooting…

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Railway Porter Drowned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 1

A railway porter named John Abrahams, 24; was disowned at Cockle Creek New castle., yesterday, when he was seized with cramp…

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Railwayman’s Death Coroner’s Finding One of Suicide Inspector Rochaix’ Evidence Shows His Fear of Dismissal Was Groundless. Only One Trivial Complaint. Re His Work in Seven Years

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 2

The Inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late James Thomas Kavanagh, who was found with his throat cut at his residence on 3rd inst., was continued this morning, at the Court House, be fore the Coroner (Mr. H. D…

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Road Comparisons Shire and Municipality Shire President Cr[?] Explains

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 3

Readers may remember that at the January meeting of Lachlan Shire Council, the President, Cr. W. H. Crouch, in speaking on the subject of…

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Motor Notes Proper Dressing of Contact Points

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 4

When it is suspected that a poor ignition spark, hard starting or an intermittent 'miss' is due to condition of ignition contact breaker points, it is best…

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Harbour Bridge Celebrations

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 9

Between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m., during the course of the Venetian Carnival on Saturday evening, March 19, the Atlantic Union Oil Co. will release…

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Unusual Case Railway Prosecution. Joined Moving Train

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 2

An unusual case was heard at the Parkes Police Court on Tuesday, when the railway authorities proceeded against…

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The Bridge. Opening Programme. Atlantic Union Service

Western Champion · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 15

As a service to motorists the Atlantic Union Oil Company Ltd., have just issued a comprehensive programme and map of the Sydney…

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The Big Bridge

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 4

Ho, “the bridge” looks fine in serene sunshine, It appeals in the pelting rain, And again, at night induces delight,…

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Road Record

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 6

Highway building in the United States set a new record in 1931, despite the depression…

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2,500 PEOPLE Leave Melbourne by Train For Bridge Opening (By Wire) Sydney

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

A Melbourne message states that special trains with 2,500 people left here yesterday for Sydney to see the opening of the bridge…

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The Sydney Harbour Bridge

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 4

During the coming weeks the Sydney Harbour bridge will be very much before the public. The official opening has been fixed for the morning of next…

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Rain Storm Awe at Eugowra Aeroplane's Struggle EUGOWRA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 3

A further bountiful fall of rain came over the early part of the week. The storm which took place on Tuesday evening was…

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Big Crowd Leaves Forbes for Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 4

In addition to those already there, a further 93 people travelled to Sydney on the excursion train last night, ostensibly to be present at the Bridge…

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The Limit Goods Train Robbery Forbes Lady's Loss

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

Last week Mrs. H. E. Webber, of Battye Street, Forbes, was robbed of a quantity of clothing and jewellery. The goods were…

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Main Road Rate C[?] [?]ly Pay[?]nt

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

[?] [?] proved the re[?] [?] [?] Main Roads [?] [?] [?] [?]rom Councils [?] [?] [?] in Monthly…

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At Bogan Gate Good-Will Message For Bridge Opening Bogan Gate

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 3

The message of good-will which is being conveyed to the Premier at the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and which left…

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

Cowra Free Press · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 5

The outstanding event in current Australian history [?] undoubtedly the completion and opening of the Sydney Harbor Bridge It seems a long way back to the…

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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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