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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 13 of 26

Railway Requests Official Visit of Commissioners and Officers

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 June 1933 · page 2

On Monday of last week, at noon, the members of the Railway Inspection Party, who are making a tour of inspections, arrived at Condobolin on the…

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Grenfell Show. Concession Train Fares

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1933 · page 2

The secretary of the Grenfell Show Committee has received word from the Railway Department that approval has been given for return tickets…

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Train Thieves Man Shot by Police (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 1

A message from Melbourne states that detectives last night, saw a number of men throwing packages from a train near West Footscray…

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DEPUTATION To Railway Commissioner From Chamber of Commerce

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 7

On Thursday last Mr. T. Hartigan, Chief Commissioner for Railways, Mr. F. C. Garside, Asst. Commissioner, Mr. W. H. Newman,…

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Street Meeting Accident Motor Car Among Crowd Result of Unskilful Driving

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 2

An accident which occurred on the night of May 6, when Mr. H. O. Elliott, M.L.A., was addressing a meeting in reference to the…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 26 June 1933 · page 4

A plea for a hearing of the general public's viewpoint on the railway problem before any drastic action was taken was made at a meeting…

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15 Stitches in Wyangala Constable’s, Head. As a Result of Motor Smash

Cowra Free Press · Monday 26 June 1933 · page 1

Last night as Constables Reeves, of Wyangala, was riding home from Woodstock in the sidecar of a motor cycle…

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Maher Cup Replay Special Train to Barmedman

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1933 · page 1

A special train has been engaged to carry the team and supporters to Barmedman on Wednesday for the replay wih Temora. The Railway…

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New Settlers British Boys to Train for Farmers

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1933 · page 3

Fifty-five Barnarde boys and, girls arrived, by the Barrabool from London last wee. Practically every part of Great…

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Motor Notes Clogged Lubrication Nipples

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 June 1933 · page 6

Even when a high pressure greasing plant is available, a clogged nipple may defy all attempts to force the grease into the bearing which is to be…

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Wyangala Worker Pays and License Suspended for Six Months. for Driving a Motor Car While Under the Influence

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 29 June 1933 · page 1

It will be remembered that the Attorney General refused to file a bill against William Alfred Hahnes on a charge of causing…

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Griffith Coming By Special Train Sunday's Match

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 1

Recognised as one of the best teams in Group 17 and one of the leading teams in the Group 9 competition. Griffith will bring their…

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GOOLAGONG Crops Revived Roads in Bad Order GOOLAGONG, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 6

Over 140 points of rain were registered on Thursday and Friday last. The fall was of great benefit. Wheat crops have revived to such an extent…

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Man Killed Run Down by Train (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 1

James Leslie Lamb, aged 26 years was run down and killed by an electric train between Hurstville and Pensburst Railway Stations last…

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Narrow Escape Car Topples Over Occupants Unhurt Cowra Road Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 1

Returning from the hockey match at Cowra last Wednesday night, a party of Forbes players and supporters had a narrow…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 July 1933 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. commends the pending suppression of all exhaust whistles on motor vehicles in N.S.W. The President (Mr. J. C. Watson)…

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RAILWAY v Darby’s Falls. Latter Win Exciting Match

Cowra Free Press · Monday 3 July 1933 · page 1

[?] being behind at the luncheon adjournment yesterday Darby’s Falls finished well in the afternoon against the Railway team and eventually…

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Motor Notes Valve Grinding Mistakes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 5 July 1933 · page 6

In the absence of specially prepared valve' grinding paste, such as that which is put up in small partitioned tins carrying several grades of the…

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Proposed Aerodrome for Cowra Deputation Sympathetically Received by Shire Council. But the Difficulty is to Find Suitable Site

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 July 1933 · page 1

A deputation from the Wattamondara branch of the Agricultural Bureau, consisting of Messrs. Walker [?] and E. S. Twigg,…

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Bogged for Six Hours Plight of Some Travellers on the Darby’s Falls Road. Residents in the Locality Say It Is a Disgrace

Cowra Free Press · Monday 10 July 1933 · page 5

“They’re all ratepayers too,” was the remark of one of the Shire Crs. on Saturday last when the following petition was read…

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