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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 2 of 32

The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Lamps for Pedestrians

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 4

When walking along unlighted highways in Normandy, France, pedestrians must carry lamps, says a new official ruling…

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Weethalle Notes Aeroplane Service to Weethalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 6

Negotiations are complete for the W.A.S.P. Airlines Ltd. Planes, which include the "Codock" and "Gannet to call at Weethalle to pick up or…

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Railway Washaways on Broken Hell Line (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 1

Large areas of country between Condobolia and Broken Hill resemble huge lakes us the result of recent heavy rain…

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Woman Injured By Husband in Motor Exhibition (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 1

A cable from Auckland (New Zealand) states that during an exhibition at the Motor Rodeo, Putt Moseman, rode blinfolded up a narrow incline,…

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One Killed Five Injured in Motor Crash (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 1

A message from Casino states that Samuel Roubins, aged 55 years, of Ascot, Brisbane, was killed instantly, and his wife and three daughters…

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Motor Notes Ignorance of First Aid

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 8

Although we do not ask country readers to believe us, it is nevertheless a fact that a motoring friend who in some respects is a person of much…

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Wedding Bells Flowered Train. Afternoon Wedding

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 3

An unusual and charming effect was achieved in the gown worn by Miss Betty Chisholm at her Wedding late on Saturday afternoon to…

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Contract Bridge Article No. 18. Cards and Players

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 3

There is an oft-quoted truism, "Nothing Succeeds like Success.: Bridge players will have noted the assumption of superiority by…

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Motor Notes "Hit-run" Drivers

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 2

The number of accidents in which drivers of motor vehicles have allegedly driven off after being involved in a road accident is, states…

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Serious Railway Accident Express Derailed in England Two Dead, 25 Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

A cable from London states:— A serious accident occurred early this morning, about five miles from Swindon, on the Great…

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Trespass on Railway

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 10

Another case of several young men trespassing on railway property, in an attempt to avert the payment of fares, was beard at the local Police Court…

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Three Injured Severe Car Smash Crashed Into Bridge After Blow-out. Trio Were Returning to Cowra From Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 5

Following a blow-out near Noyeau-Creek, two mites from Westville, on the main Cowra-Sydney road, three people had…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Ban on Talking

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 1

When riding in a motor car as a a passenger one must not engage the driver in conversation is a new rule just issued by the Berlin police…

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Attendants for Live Stock Railway Concessions Extended

Cowra Free Press · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 6

Some time ago representations were made to the Commissioner for Railways by several Pastures Protection Boards and the…

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Fell From Harbor Bridge Old Man Identified (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 1

The body of a man who fell from the Harbour Bridge on Saturday afternoon, and was fatally injured, was identified as John Andrew Silverteen,…

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Motor Boat Sinks 16 Natives Drowned (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 1

A wireless message received at Wellington, (New Zealand) states that the motor boat "Taifau" which left Apia, Samoa, on Friday with 16…

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Motor Notes Reducing Running Costs of Commercial Vehicles

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 8

Although many private motorists might not think it worth while to effect small economies in running coss and upkeep by specially considerate…

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Contract Bridge Article No. 19. Over-calling in Opponent's Suit

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 15

To call two in the suit bid by an opponent is a forcing bid not often used for the reason that the opportunity to employ it seldom…

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Mrs. Ken Richards Dead As a Result of Motor Accident Near Hartley.car Skids on Loose Gravel and Turns Over. an Extremely Sad Fatality

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 10

When the news gained currency In Cowra yesterday that Mr. Ken Richards, perhaps one of the best known motor men in…

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Railway Proposals Suggested Extension to Parkes. Line From Eugowra

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 14

The following letter was written by Mr. H. M. Brown, of Croydon, and formerly of Canowindira, Recently in connection with the…

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