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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 19 of 30

In Sydney Harbour Jumped Off Bridge But Man Not Dead (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 1

A middle aged man, who gave his name as John Byrne, of Campsie, was found floating in the water, under the Harbour Bridge this…

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Railway Excursions For Spring School Vacation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 8

The return of the holiday season, with, opportunities for travel at greatly reduced fares, is indicated by the Railway Department's…

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Scotland's First Motorist?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 7

A defendant described as "the first man to drive a car in Scotland" was fined 10/ in that country recently for leaving his car unattended…

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Motor Act Breach

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 3

W. J. A. Shaw, of Garema, failed to appear at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday to answer a charge of failing to return an expired certificate of…

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Small Debts Cases at Forbes Court Motor Claims

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 3

Two undefended claims in the local Small Debts Court were heard at Forbes on Tuesday, both having relation to motor cars…

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Railway Excursions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 9

The return of the holiday season, with opportunities for travel at greatly reduced fares, is indicated by the Railway Department's…

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Vice-regal Ball Governor at Young 1,000 Cars Line Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 7

A large number of visitors attend ed the Diggers' ball at Young, at which the Governor, Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven, and Lady…

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Motor Notes Remember Thermostatic Shutters

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 1

The thermostatically regulated radiator shutters which are now to be found on many models are very convenient devices since they help…

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Contract Bridge

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 15 August 1935 · page 4

The “Free Press” takes this opportunity of presenting to its readers a series of articles on Contract Bridge…

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Ungarie Request Road Repairs Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 6

Mr. J. Cullen, Ungarie, wrote to the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, stating that he was building a house in Oranee Street Ungarie,…

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District Matters Requests to Council Road Complaints Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 6

A letter from Mr. Bradbury, Secretary Kikoira F. & S. Association, was read at the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, asking that sign…

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Big Road Race On Sunday Next Starting 10.30 a.m. Sharp

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 1

With the object in view of reviving interest in road racing, a race will be held at West Wyalong on Sunday morning next,…

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RAILWAYS Improved Cars Expenditure of £40,000

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 9

It Is estimated that £40,000 will be expended in the alteration of a number of railway passenger vehicles to conform with the latest designs…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Baby Car for £30

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 4

A baby car, which will sell for £30, is said to be in production in America. It is a single-seater with a 7ft. 4in. wheelbase…

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"Motor Cases Court."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 4

It has been stated that on the return from abroad of the Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr. Maddocks), consideration may be given…

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Opening of Road Deputation to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1935 · page 2

At the last meeting of Bland Shire Council, a deputation from Ramsay Farmers and Settlers' Association, comprising Messrs Golding and…

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Ashton Wins First Big Road Race 150 People See Race

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1935 · page 1

There was ample, proof of the popularity of local cycle races last Sunday, when a crowd of nearly 150 people turned up to see the first road…

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Motor Notes Testing The Electrical Cut-out

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 August 1935 · page 7

The cut out in the electrical system of the car is virtually an automatic valve; that is to say when the output from the dynamo is adequate to…

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Contract Bridge Article 2. “Biddable” Suits

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 22 August 1935 · page 2

Having concluded the previous article by outlining the requirements for an “opening” or “original” bid, it now becomes necessary…

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Special Train to Lake Gargelligo On Sunday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 1

West Wyalong Rugby League team and a goll team will visit Lake Cargelligo on Sunday next, by special train…

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