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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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Car and Tram Collide Two Persons Injured ' (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 1

When a motor car and a tram collided at Botany early this morning, Frank Underwood, aged 45 years, received general lacerations, and…

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Railway Costs

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

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) told a deputation of graziers that reductions in freight charges were unlikely, as there…

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Roads Interesting Figures

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 5

Few people realise what an enormous undertaking is connected with road making and up-keep, and of the huge sums of money involved…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Driving Lessons on Private Roads

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 3

Three miles of private roads laid out especailly for driving tuition are available at a London motor school. The roads have been…

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The Motorist's "If"

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 3

II you can drive from seven till eleven, And not tell lies about your average speed;…

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Toll of the Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 3

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

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The Clear Ridge Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 2

I've been wondering if the cockles round your way can draw their weights, When it comes to Council coffers, and…

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

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 3

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

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Forbes Aerodrome At Yellow Waterhole Council's Application to P.P. Board Approved

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 1

At yesterday's meeting of Forbes P.P. Board a letter was to hand from the local Municipal Council, stating for some time it had been…

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NEW 1937 FORD Road Test

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 9

With the speedo. hovering close to 90 m.p.h., a remarkable demonstration was given, in a road test for "The Sun," of the power…

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Goods in Costody Road Traveller Arrested Remand Granted

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 3

Edward Andrews, a middle aged man, appeared at the local Police Court on Tuesday, charged with having a cruet, a bottle of tomato…

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Forbes Aerodrome. at Yellow Waterhole. Council's Application to P.p. Board Approved

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 2

At last meeting of Forbes P.P. Board a letter was to hand from the Forbes Municipal Council, stating for some time it had been desirous…

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Mr. Spooner and Shire Roads (To The Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 5

Sir,--The public loan account of Australia is now some £1,260,000,000 Taxpayers are already taxed to the extent of £1,000,000 per week to…

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Two Killed Motor Smash. Man and Wife Killed. Melbourne

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 2

Leo Bandies, 32, former Australian amateur champion heavyweight boxer, and his wife, Rita Bandias, 32, were killed when their car overturned on…

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Tram Line Danger

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 3

The danger of travelling along tram lines, especially at corners, during wet weather has been amply illustrated by recent accidents…

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Motoring Notes Useful Memory Training

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 4

Have you ever looked up a telephone number, had your attention momentarily diverted and then found that you had quite forgotten or were…

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Shire Shorts Correspondence--road Work Requests--noxious Weeds Telephone Applications-- Aerodrome Site

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 4

Councillor A. S. Wheatley, from whom an apology was received, was the only member of the Jemslong Shire Council absent from…

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Aerodrome Site Confirmation of Grant Shire and Municipality Confer

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 1

Further reference to the Forbes Aerodrome site at the Yellow Water Hole and the arrangements being made with the Public Works…

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Shire Tenders Road Works and Clearing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 6

There were a number of tenders for roadworks submitted to Friday's meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, and in most cases…

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Weissel Gold Cup Special Train Engaged For Wednesday Next

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 1

West Wyalong Rugby League team, together with supporters, will visit Temora by special train on Wednesday of this week, and…

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