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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

658 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 33

Motor Breaches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 4

Failure to return his driving licence within three days of, expiration caused John A. S. Mitchell to be summonsed to appear at the Forbes Police Court…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. London's Trams to Go

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 1

There are now 105 route miles of trolley bus services in London. The London Passenger Transport Board possesses authority to convert 80…

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Motorist's Dilemma Rat in his Pants

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 5

Bowling along merrily in his sedan car the other day, with no one for company -- except a rat which all unknowingly to the motorist, had…

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Motoring Notes Breakdown Analysis

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 4

Statistics giving an accurate analysis of the cause of breakdowns and road delays, which are compiled by the R.A.C. London, disclose the…

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Railway Institute Biggest Move in Cvcle History

Cowra Free Press · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 7

Quite the biggest thing in cycling movement took place in Sydney during the week, when the N.S.W. Government Railways Cycle Clubs…

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Health Matters Town Improvement Campaign Bridge Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 6

In His report to Thursday night's meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council, Health Inspector C. Press stated that the Council campaign…

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Motor Vehicles New Type of Number Plates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 4

The deputy Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr. C. N. Neale) states that a new series of identification, plates for use on motor vehicles will…

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Instructor Appointed N.S.W. Railway Ambulance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 5

Mr. F. Knight, of Goulburn, has been appointed instructor and examiner by the New South Wales Railway Ambulance Board. He has taken…

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Car Parking At Railway Station Control Measures to be Adopted

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 4

Since the Council had spent a considerable sum of money in Improving the appearance, of the approach to the Forbes railway…

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Motoring Notes Modern Road Building

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 3

In all countries where there is any density of motor traffic, the need for gradually establishing a nation-wide network of ultra-modern roads…

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General News Forbes Road Again. Two Cars Badly Damaged. Occupants Receive Injuries

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 2

Forbes road seems to be the "hoodoo" road in this district, as another accident occurred on this highway on Monday night last…

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Road Safety Hints for Children

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 8

Hope for the solution of the road accident problem lies largely with the rising generation. It is proverbially difficult to teach an old dog new…

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Car Collision On Grenfell Road Lucky Escapes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

On Monday night two cars met in a head-on collision on the Grenfell Road, and although both were extensively damaged, no one…

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25,000 Miles by Road International Overland Tour

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 8

In the spring of 1937 there is due to leave Australia an overland tour which will circle the world and cover more than 25,000 miles by car before…

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Truck Overturns On Narandera Road Four in Critical Condition

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

Without any apparent warning a utility truck conveying several persons suddenly capsized on the Narandera road near Woodland's bridge 28 miles…

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Municipal Mems. Donation -- Sale of Pumps-- Closing of Road -- Lights for Saleyards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 5

Two aldermen, Messrs. W. J. Green and W. H. Hancock, were missing from the council table last Thursday night, when the monthly…

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Two Cowra Men Seriously Injured When Truck Capsizes Cowra-grenfell Road

Cowra Free Press · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 1

Three young Cowra people were involved in a serious motor or accident on the Cowra-Gre[?] fell-road yesterday afternoon,…

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Motoring Notes Wisdom in Truck Buying

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 4

In an admirably compiled guide to the purchase and economical operation of commercial motor vehicles, published by one of the major oil…

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Model Aeroplane Club Another Successful Flight

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

The West Wyalong Model Aeroplane Club held its fortnightly flight on the Recreation Ground on Sunday last. Favorable conditions prevailed…

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Jemalong Shire Requests for Road Repairs Friday's Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 5

All the members of Jemalong Shire Council were present at Friday's monthly meeting, president Beddie occupying the chair. The…

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