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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 15 of 33

Motor Accident at Molong

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 6

Mrs. H. V. C. Thorby, wife of the Acting Minister for Defence, and Miss Thorby were injured in a motoring accident at Molong on Tuesday,…

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Weekly Motor Notes Fluctuating Oil Pressure

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 4

Owners of new cars in particular should ascertain from the manufacturers' instruction book what oil pressure should be registered by the…

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Bridge Party Successful Function

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

A very successful Bridge party in aid of the funds of the forthcoming Church of England ball was held In the Memorial Hall, West Wyalong,…

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Road Safety Ten Commandments

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 2

Every week an appeal is made or a step taken to make motoring safer. The latest comes from America. Ten Commandments for motorists…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Companion Injured Collision with Taxi (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 1

Hugh McGillvray aged 26 years received fatal injuries, and his companion, Jack Carruthers, aged 23 years, suffered severe concussion,…

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Touring Motorists Compulsorv Insurance Obligation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 3

Motorists touring to south. Australia have to comply with:certain legislative provision dealing with compulsory third party insurance, states the…

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Patten's Bridge-fund Eugowra, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

The final meeting of the Guarantors of the Payten's' Bridge Fund was held last week-end when the Guarantors decided to finalise-the matter by putting…

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Closing Road Tullibigeal Request

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 7

At the last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council a letter was received from Mr. D. M. Roberts, Parkes making application on behalf of E…

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Bedgerabong Budget Picnic Races -- Successful Ball -- Beneficial Rains -- Motorists Worried -- Road Works Needed. BEDOEBABONG. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 6

The Autumn meeting of the Bedgerabong picnic race club (fully reported on 28537) was one of the best meetings ever held here. Good fields faced…

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Ungarde Complaint To Shire Council Rabbits on Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 7

A letter from Mr. M. J. Vallance Ungarie, was tabled at the monthly meeting of Lachlan Shire Council, drawing attention to the road running…

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CYCLING Club Road Event Wednesday's "Scathing" Conditions Reid's Victory

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 1

Only four riders bravely bared their nether extremities to the merciless winds of Wednesday afternoon and the…

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Protest Lodged by Naradhan Interests Gates and By-Passes on Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 7

A better was tabled at the month [?]y meeting of La[?]hlan Shire council [?]om the Naradhan branch of the Returned Soldiers' Imperial League,…

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Road Accidents N.S.W. .Figures for 1936 Fewer Pedestrians and Children Involved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

During 1938 there were 10,025 road acidents reported in New South Wales, 550 persons were killed and 6,894 others were injured,…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. British Roads Derestricted

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 4

According to a statement made by the British Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, during the year ended December 31, 1936,…

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The Toll of the Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 6
Also in The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser

In New South Wales in 1936, 550 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents and 6,894 persons were injured…

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Motoring Notes Best Spark Plug Gap?

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 5

Of late there has been some controversy among experts as to what constitutes the most efficient spark plug gap, several well known…

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Huge Mileage Roads in New South Wales

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 6

If anyone were to say: "I have travelled over every mile of road in New South Wales," his statement could be set down as a mere boast…

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£1 FOR £1 SUBSIDY For New Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 3

The Shires conference decided that the Minister for Works and LocalGovernment should be requested, in the event of a local government…

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Forbes Ambulance Car to Be Put on Road At the Earliest Moment Sub-committee to Select Vehicle and Appoint Bearer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 1

AMENDING its original intention to try and amass a sum of approximately £1000 before starting out on its Ambulance venture, in order that it might purchase a new special car at from £500 to £600 and have sufficient money in hand to pay…

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