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

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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Correspondence a Sporting Challenge Gate on South Condobolin Road (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 7

Sir,--As one who knows so much of the exact happenings respecting the dispute between Forbes P.P. Board and Lachlan Shire Council in…

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TO U.S.A. Contract for Tram Cars. Sydney

Western Champion · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 15

The decision of U.S.A. Government regarding the war debts did hot deter the Stevens Government from offering a contract to U.S.A…

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20,000 Motor Tax "Scalers"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 4

"We estimate that there are 20,000 re[?]les on the roads to-day which do [?] pay tax," the Minister for Transport (Mr. Brurner) told a deputation…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 4

About 250 tents were erected for the accommodation of over 1000 persons on the N.R.M.A. camping ground it Lake Illawarra South over the…

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Motorist Burned to Death Pinned Beneath Car. Yass

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 1

Kenneth Pryor, married, was burned to death on Gunning Gap on Friday afternoon. Pryor, who was employed by the…

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Rush of Petrol Overcomes Motorist. Extraordinary Accident. Narrabri

Cowra Free Press · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 1

[?] T. Atkinson, of Burren Junction was almost suffocated by petrol on Wednesday last He was driving with Mr. Dorrington from…

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Excursion Train Best for Three Years

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1933 · page 1

The excursion train from Lake Cargelligo and West Wyalong on Thursday afternoon' last was largely patronised by local and district…

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Storm at Narrabri Railway Sheds Wrecked Thousands Damage (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1933 · page 1

A violent cyclonic thunder storm struck Narrabri yesterday causing damage estimated at several thousands of pounds…

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Developing the North Railway from Bourke to Birdham New Company Registered

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1933 · page 4

A further step in the proposal by a Sydney syndicate to construct a new railway from Bourke. (N.S.W.) to Birdham (N.A) and so establish a…

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Stock Permits When Travelling Stock Over Railways

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 January 1933 · page 3

At the meeting of the P. P. Board last Thursday, there was an evident difference of opinion among directors ks to what should be done with the…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

In December 777 new members joined up with the N.R.M.A., "which provides a further indication of the fact that the motor industry in New…

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Correspondence a Sporting Challenge Gate on "South Condobolin Road (To the Editor)

Western Champion · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 9

Sir,—As one who knows so much of the exact happenings respecting the dispute between Forbes P.P. Board and Lachlan Shire Council in…

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New Motor Cycle Oil. Stood up to Amazing Tests

Western Champion · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 1

Motor cyclists will be Interested to learn that the Vacuum Oil Company has made a new grade of lubricant called Mobiioil "D", which is…

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Train Breakdown

Cowra Free Press · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 1

This evening the Railway break-down gang went out to Bangaroo, where tan engine and several tracks were off the [?]…

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Registration Labels on Windscreens of Motor Vehicles

Cowra Free Press · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 7

In some instances uncertainty exists as to the necessity for presenting vehicles at District Motor Registries in connection with the…

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Mysterious Death On Barmedman-Temora Road Coroner's Inquest

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 5

At the Temora Court House, the Coroner, Mr. J. A., Bradley, held an inquiry surrounding the death of Mr Rees Thornborgh Morgan, which…

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£200 STOLEN From Griffith Railway Station

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 2

Griffith railway station was broken and entered a fortnight ago by theives who left more than £200 in the weatherboard building. On Thurs…

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Sporting Challenge Gate on South Condobolin Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 2

Under the above headings the following appeared in a recent issue of the Forbes "Advocate." (To the Editor)…

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Registration Labels on Windscreens of Motor Vehicles

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 2

In some instances uncertainty exists as to the necessity for presenting vehicles at District Motor Registries in connection with the attachment of…

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Motor Comfort. Larger Tyres for Rough Roads

Western Champion · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 2

Larger Tyres for Rough Roads Gradually since the advent of the balloon tyre 10 years ago, rim size f cars'have become smaller and the…

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