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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 2 of 30

Two New Road Schemes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 4

On the same day in London recently, proposals appeared in the newspapers for two schemes for relieving traffic congestion. Curiously enough…

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Motor Service Owners

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 1

The Government Tourist Bureau, wishing to make available to the travelling public complete details of fares and times of arrival and…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Berlin Tackles Accident Problem

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 4

In an endeavour to reduce the great number of road accidents in Germany the Berlin police have introduced an accident investigation…

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The Sheep Killer Identity of Motor Driver Not Yet Discovered

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 8

[?] the police of Young have made strenuous efforts to locate and identify the callous motor [?] driver responsible for the…

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Tender Let Humbug Creek Bridge £1819 the Price

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin) Council considered tenders received for the construction of the West Wyalong…

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Weja Wants Discussed by Council Weja-Condo. Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

A letter from the Wejja branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was received at the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council, drawling…

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Trough at Railway

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

In answer to a letter received at the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin) from Lake Cargelligo Wheatgrowers' Association,…

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Motor Service Owners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 5

The Government Tourist, Bureau, wishing to make available to the travelling public complete details of fares and times of arrival and…

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Left Nervy & Sleepless Result of Motor Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 5

"Eight years ago I was Involved In a motor accident, which left me In a low depressed:— condition," states Miss G.S.R., of Haberfield, N.S.W. "I…

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Day Train From Sydney

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

Since the Railway Department has altered the day train service from Sydney, the 9.50 train which previously ran to Harden, now terminates…

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Dedicating as a Public Road Strong Objection From Landholders. Regarding Dedication of Portion of Goolagong-barryreenie Road

Cowra Free Press · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 1

At their initial meeting in December, the Councillors of Waugoola Shire Council agreed to a request from certain…

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Young Railway Business. £5203 Revenue for Month

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

Figures compiled at Young railway station for December, while they do not disclose the total number of persons arriving here and…

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One Killed, 2 Injured Motor Fatality in Vic. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 1

Allan Cooper, aged 28, was killed, and two occupants were injured, When a car, after a blow-out, ran off the road, struck an electric light pole…

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Bike Road Race

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 2

Next Sunday will see the start of a point score event for which the local club is offering a cup. The first race for this cup will be a six-mile road…

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Motor Notes Hints on Fog Lamps

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 1

The summer time might not appear to be an appropriate season during which to write about fog lamps, but on the other side of the world such…

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Road Complaint Goolagong, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 6

That portion of the Forbes Cowra main road between the two and three mile pegs is still under repair, and much inconvenience is being caused…

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Parkes-eugowra Road Goobang Shire's Co-operation Main Road Request

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 10

In a letter which was read at the meeting of the Goobang Shire Council on Tuesday, the Jemalong Shire Council asked for co-operation in…

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Trees Cut On Public Road Shire Prosecution

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 8

Jemalong Shire Council has within the past few months brought several prosecutions for the destruction of trees on roads…

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Grants Sought by Forbes Council For Road Works To Assist Settlers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 1

Every endeavor is being made to have portion of the £300,000 being made available in the way of grants from the State…

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Travel Permits Inter-State Motorists use New Scheme

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 7

The reciprocal arrangement receully entered into by the motor registration authorities of the Eastern States regarding visiting…

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