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

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

636 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 32

AERODROME Wanted For Forbes Development League Moves Expert Advice Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 1

That steps should be taken immediately to have a licensed aerodrome established in Forbes was a motion brought forward by Mr…

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CYCLING Junior Road Champ. Two French Boys Coming

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 9

Interest in the 1936 Malvern Star Junior road championship was intensified last week when an Intimation was received to the…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. a Goat's Meal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1936 · page 3

When a man was charged in an English police court with not carrying a license in the holder of his car, a constable said that defendant told…

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Motor Notes Direction of Exhaust Fumes

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 7

A suggestion made by a correspondent in an overseas motoring journal anent the effects of exhaust gases in congested areas, seems to be…

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Cowra Cyclists' Anomalous Position Road Races in Other Districts—and Not Here

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 1

According to statements made by certain of Cowra's aldermen an anomaly exists in regard to. cycle read racing in this State…

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Motor Act Breaches Driving Unlicensed Vehicles Owners Ordered to Pay Tax

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 2

A couple of motor lorry owners who took the risk of driving on the public road motor vehicles which they had allowed to become…

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Motor Accidents State Figures for 1935 Need for More Care Police Efforts at Control

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 8

Through the courtesy of the local officer-in-charge of police, Inspector Loomes, we have been furnished with a copy of…

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General News the Toll of the Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 3

The following is a copy of a report furnished by Supt. Carter, Traffic Office, Sydney:—During the 1934, 285 persons were…

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Motor Smash

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 2

A motor car smash occurred on the Cowra Road on Friday night, two of the passengers. Mr. Stapleton was Mrs. Khan, being admitted to the…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 1

Hitherto one of the noisiest cities of the Balkans, Athens is to forbid the use of motor horns after 11 p.m. Drivers will now be allowed to flash…

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Motor Notes•:0:- Starting up in Winter

Cowra Free Press · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 6

Too long and too often is the whiring of the starter motor heard when thermometer is low , not because of the inefficiency of the…

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AERODROME Sought by Mudgee

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 3

The flight for the establishment of an aerdrome on the Mudgee racecourse area was advanced another stage when the Mudgee Chamber of…

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IMPRISONED Half Hour Under Car Eugowra Road Capsize Lucky Condo. Motorist

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 1

To be Imprisoned under his overturned car for half an hour after it had capsized on the Eugowra road, about 10 miles from…

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Mascot Aerodrome £70,000 for Improvements for Defence Purposes (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Defence (Mr. Archdale Parkhill) says that £70,000 will probably be included in the next Federal estimates, for improvements…

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Cross Roads-up to Date!

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 3

Traffic congestion at the intersection of busy highways, with its ever increasing toll of human life, is a problem which is being given much earnest thought today in progressive countries throughout the world…

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Motor Notes Buying in the Best Market

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 7

For every prospective purchaser of any product, be it car, truck or humble bunch of vegetables, there is one logical policy; know what one seeks,…

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Railway Timetable New Issue

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 2

The Winter issue of the Railway Timetable for country services came into operation on Sunday, 31st May. Whilst there have not been any…

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Sydney Eisteddfod Special Railway Concessions

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 2

Prospective country competitors in the 1936 City of Sydney Eisteddfod are advised that excursion trains will be run on convenient dates for…

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Train Fatality Coach Derailed on New Railway in Italy (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 1

A cable from Romes states:—A crowded workmens train, was passing over a new railway which was opened only two days ago at the…

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Truck Burnt Owner's Narrow Escape While Lying Underneath Garema Road Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 1

To have the petrol tank of His utility motor truck explode and burst into flames above his head while he was underneath the…

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