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

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

501 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 26

Helping Infirm On Railway Stations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 5

The graziers' annual conference urged the Railway commissioner to provide some convenience whereby the aged and infirm could move from…

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Railways Football Queensland Tour Reg. Maker Captain

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 4

Mr. Reg. Maker, of Temora, has been appointed captain of the football team representing the New South Wales Railway Institute, which…

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Motor Notes Australian Car Racing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 27 June 1934 · page 1

The 250-mile car race which is to be held in conjunction with the forthcoming Melbourne Centenary celebrations should give a much needed fillip to…

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General News Correspondence. a One Man Road. (To the Editor "Grenfell Record")

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 2

Sir,—The cricket Tests are at times very hard to follow—racing at times is also a difficult problem—but for reversal of form the…

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Railway Ii v WESTVILLE

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 9

Against Westville on their court on Sunday, Railway II team will comprise, F. Pepper, G. Maker; R. Lawrence ; R. Friend ; J. Morgain; L…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Roads Impassable Bedgerabong Complaint

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 6

BEDGERABONG, Wednesday Since the rain our roads have been almost impassable. Being newly formed, the soil is…

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Cycle and Athletic Club £2/2/0 Donation Received Fob Road Race Prize

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 7

Mr. H. J. Sanderson, Secretary of the Ungarie Cycle and Athletic Club advises that he is in receipt of a donation of £2/2/0 from Mr. C. O. Nuske…

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Railway Trespasser Fined

Western Champion · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 4

George Crofton Hatherley pleaded guilty in the Parker Police Court on Wednesday to a charge of trespassing on railway property. Mr. V. A…

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Schoolgirls' Railway Cruise

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 1

The Railway Department announces a special schoolgirl's railway cruise, from 2nd to 8th September next, during the Schools Spring…

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200 JOBS Railway to Cobar

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 3

The Government has agreed to spend about £1800 to put the Old Cobar branch line railway in running condition so that the New Occidental…

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Bridge Notes. How to Bid

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 1

What strength is needed by the third hand to justify a raise of the dealer's bid of one heart when this has been overcalled by the second…

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Scooter Danger on Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 4

"It should not be necessary for the authorities to wait until a serious accident occurs before taking action to prohibit the use of scooters…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Britain's Accident Figures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 4

In the first quarter of this year there was a very serious increase in the number of street accidents in Great Britain, as compared with the…

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Special Train From Lake Cargelligo To West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 2

On the recommendation of the Works and Finance Committee, the General Committee of the West Wyalong Show Society carried a…

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Motor Notes Sluggish Starter-Motors

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 1

Even on a cold morning and when the engine is "tight" because of standing in a frosty garage the starter-motor should crank it reasonably fast…

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VANDALS Damage Aeroplane CANBERRA

Western Champion · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 15

Vandals last night damaged the aeroplane owned by the House of Representatives' flying politician, Mr. Fairbarn, member for…

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Lake Cargelligo-Wyalong Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin), it was resolved on the motion of Councillors J. P. Costello and Chanter that…

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Griffith Coming Sunday Next By Special Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 1

On Sunday next Griffith will visit West Wyalong with their full team to meet the locals, who will also field what is claimed to be the strongest…

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Special Train From Lake Cargelligo To West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 6

Ungarie residents who desire to visit West Wyalong Show, will now have the opportunity of doing so at a very reasonable cost. The West…

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UNGARIE & District News Big Road Race Over 10 Mile Course Sunday Mornig Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 6

Ungarie Cycle and Athletic Club has decided to stage a 10 miles road race on Sunday morning next, 8th inst, over the 10…

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