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

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

501 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 26

CRIBBAGE Negus-Railway Cup

Western Champion · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 11

Tuesday night saw the finish of the first round of the NegusRaihway Cup competition. Railway won again while their nearest…

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Motor Notes

Western Champion · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 16

One of the factors that has accounted for the automobile industry thro ughout the world registering a greater growth than any other business ever…

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Live Stock On Railway Lines Placing Responsibility

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 8

The recent decision of the High Court, in Transport Commissioners of N.S.W. v. Barton, establishes the principle that live stock straying upon…

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The Old Inn on the Coach Road. a Memory of a Former Life

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1933 · page 4

Prompted by a radio talk, a correspondent sends the following story: "Here is an experience which my sister had, which bears out the…

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Motorist S Collide At That Dangerous Kendall And Macquarie Street Intersection Mr. Bromhead Is Called Upon to Decide Who Was to Blame

Cowra Free Press · Monday 22 May 1933 · page 2

As briefly stated in our Weekend issue a case of some considerable local interest came on for hearing in the [?] Debts Court on Wednesday, when Mr. Bromhead P.M. was called upon to decide who was, in his op[?]nion, to blame in regard to a…

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Runaway Motor Lorry

Cowra Free Press · Monday 22 May 1933 · page 8

Yesterday afternoon as a lorry driven by a man named Lynch, was being driven down Cemetery Hill the brakes refused to act,…

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Cowra Railway Institute Annual Meeting of Members. the Budget Balanced

Cowra Free Press · Monday 22 May 1933 · page 4

The Annual Meeting and Social of the Cowra branch of the Railway Institute was held in the Institute on Thursday night last [?] being…

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W.W.-Alleena Road (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 2

Sir,—Will you please find me space in your paper, veil away from such as hospital, death or funeral news, because I want to be able to scream…

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Motor Car Found Reported Missing a Month Ago

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 3

A motor car was located by Moss vale police in thick scrub at Paddy's River. The owner proved to be Mr. Elliott of Narrandera. The car had…

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Motor Notes Rubber Tubing For Tool Kit

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 24 May 1933 · page 6

Amongst the minor items of the tool kit which may prove invaluable in the event of a breakdown, is a length of soft rubber tubing. It can be used for…

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Knocked Down by Car Serious Accident on Lynch Street Bridge. Well Known Young Resident’s Misfortune

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 3

A well-know resident of Young Mr. Fred Molloy, 63 of [?]pit Gully, had the misfortune to be knocked down by a can on the…

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Sensational Motor Runaway Sheep and Valuable Dog Killed

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 4

Since our last issue we have gleaned further particulars regarding the sensational motor runaway on the Cemetery Hill…

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Train "Scalers" Menace to Officials (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 1

In a case at Casino Police Court, the local Traffic inspector said that on one train recently there were 82 men who had not paid their fares…

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Motor Safety. Testing Apparatus. Co-operation Advocated

Western Champion · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 3

Safety campaigns conducted by Associations and Committees serve a good purpose, but unfortunately those held in Australia are of such a…

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Gaol for Railway Thieves

Western Champion · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 11

By the conviction of two men, Bathurst police believe that they have eliminated railway robbery on a wholesale scale. At the Police Court…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. points out that the Motor Traffic Act establishes that a motorist is within his rights in demanding to see another driver's…

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Woman's Death. Motorist Charged with Manslaughter

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 3

Phillip Henry Rutlidge, sales manager of the Batlow Co-operative Fruitgrowers' Association and the Young Producers' Co-operative…

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Motor Notes Does Oil Wear Out

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 4

One often hears the opinion expressed that the engine oil "wears out" after it has been in use for a certain time, and that is the reason why the…

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Tennis Railway’s Narrow Win at Watta

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 1 June 1933 · page 5

After a very even match, Cowra railway tennis club representatives beat the Wattamondara players on the latter’s courts on Sunday by two…

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New Basis Railway Revenue

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 6 June 1933 · page 2

A bill to alter the whole, basis of railway finance will be submitted next session, the Premier told a deputation front the Graziers'…

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