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

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

592 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 30

Germany Blamed by Ramsay Macdonald.. Destroying Road to Peace (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 1

A cable from London states:—Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, in an article in the "National Labour Magazine," declares that Germany has broken up…

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With the Troops in Sydney Some of the Things an Anzac Saw and Heard. on the Way Down by Train

Cowra Free Press · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 5

As the bell rang and the whistle blew all heads were out of the window, when over 300 Diggers left Cowra on Tuesday night of last week…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 4

At Romford (England) a local councillor has protested in council against the erection of a further sign at a certain road junction. It already…

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Motor Notes Winter and the Car

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 8

In this topsy-turvy age winter has seemingly descended upon most parts of our Continent and thinking motorists are considering what they should…

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Railway Excursions for May School Holidays

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 4

The Department of Railways notifies that excursion trains will be run to and from Sydney for the benefit of scholars, teachers, parents, and…

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General News Motor Accident Mr. Clem Newman. Receives Severe Injuries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 2

Whilst motoring to Bathurst on Tuesday Mr. Clem Newman was severely injured when his car overturned about two miles this side of…

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Railway Excursions. for May School Holidays

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 2

The Department of Railways notifies that excursion trains will be run to and from Sydney for the benefit of scholars, teachers, parents…

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Prisoner Escapes Jumped From Train (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states: Peter Tasolino Rudolpli, aged 33 years, who was being conveyed by train from Cairns to Stewarts' Creek…

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Railway Excursions for May School Holidays

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 6

The Department of Railways notifies that excursion trains be run to and from Sydney for the benefit of scholars, teachers parents and…

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Miscellaneous Right of the Road. Pedestrians and Motor Drivers

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 1

Pedestrians have the right to be on the road although a motorist might blow his horn, stated Mr. Justice Sheridan, in the District Court…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Cars for African Police

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 3

The South African Government has decided to accelerate the mechanisation of its police force. £35,000 is to be spent on the purchase…

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Young 'Man's Death Second Victim of Motor Accident (By Wire) Sydney! Tue'firday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1935 · page 1

Lawrence Hales, aged 20 years, who was injured when Reginald Harding was klled in a motor, cycle accident, died at Canberra last night…

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Railway Station Robbed Two Men Detained (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 7 May 1935 · page 1

A message from Cairns stales: During the absence of railway officials on Sunday night thieves brake into the refreshment rooms at…

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Motor Notes Make Believe Cures for Wheel-Wobble

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 6

It is never sound practice to attempt to cure a fault by a palliative which merely suppresses symptoms and often engenders some other evil…

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Slow Train Service to Melbourne. F. AND S. Move in Matter

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 9 May 1935 · page 2

Dreary hours on the train. . . . Long weary waits on Harden platform . . . Then hot and sultry. That’s a train journey to Melbourne from Cowra…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Cars Which Glow in the Night

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1935 · page 4

A car which looks normal by day but which glows at night is being shown in Paris by a well known motor firm. Its paint work contains…

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Grant of £1100 For New Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 2

A grant of £1100 has been made available to the Forbes Municipal Council by the Government for developing roads in…

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Woman Dead Found in Garden Dragged Across Road? Parkes Tragedy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 1

Police investigating the death of Miss Emily Simpson, 45, whose body was found on Monday under the hedge of a residence in Forbes…

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Motor Registrations Large Increase

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 6

Figures supplied by the Transport Commissioner (Mr. Maddocks) indicate a marked recovery in the registratoin of motor vehicles…

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Motor Act Breaches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 2

Two defendants who were charged with breaches of the Motor Traffic Act at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday, failed to appear, and the P.M…

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