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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 22 of 33

To Wreck Train Attempts at Bankstown Driver Acts Promptly (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

An attempt was made last night to derail a crowded motor train near Bankstown railway station, as it was gathering speed on the…

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Travelling Stock Moving Along Roads and Routes Letter From P. P. Boards Council of Advice

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 9

Some weeks ago the Narandera Pastures Protection Board made injuries from the Council of Advice to Pastures Protection Boards with…

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Two More Scratch Events Won By Mrs. Train at Forbes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 3

Eighty women golf exponents, indicating a considerable increase on the entries of last year, braved the cold raw adversity of the weather…

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Railwaymen and Tramwaymen Demands 40 Hour Week. 25 Per Cent. Increase in Wages. Melbourne

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

A combined meeting of railwaymen, and tramwaymen carried a resolution demanding a 40 hour working week, with a 25 per cent, increase on the…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Question of Smell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 4

A publican in New Y[?] was summoned for being under the "influence." He claimed that the smell alleged by the constable came from…

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Main Road Rankins Springs to Cargelligo

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 7

The Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Department of Main Roads:—Subject: Shire of Bland, Carrathool,…

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Train and Lorry Springdale Crossing Smash Truck Occupants' Lucky Escape

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 7

An accident which could have been attended with very serious consequences occurred at Springdale on Tuesday afternoon. when…

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Cycling Final Gardner Cup Road Series To-morrow Afternoon

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 2

The final cycling event in the Gardner Cup series arranged by the local cycling and athletic club will be decided to-morrow afternoon…

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Grenfell Pars News of the Week From Exchanges New Train and Bus Service

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 6

A new train service which it is understood will shortly come into operation will be appreciated by Grenfell residents, who have long suffered…

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Federal Railways First Surplus Since 1927

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 6

The Commonwealth railways in the last quarter of the financial year paid operating expenses out of earnings and showed a surplus of £9500…

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Miscellaneous Motorist Fined

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 1

For driving a motor car while under the influence of liquor. John Marshall, 38, was fined £20 at Cowra Police Court by Mr. Bromhead, P.M.,…

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P. & C Association Discuss the New Railway Time Table

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the P. and A. Hall on Monday evening, following attending:—Messrs. Williams (President),…

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Eric Weissel Cup West Wyalong's Bid Special Train Engaged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

On Sunday next West Wyalong Rugby League will make a bid to lift the Erie Weissel Gold Cup and a special train has been engaged to…

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FORBES P.P. BOARD Yesterday's Meeting of Directors Impounding of Stock Off Shire Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

A number of general matters, in addition to questions specially referred to elsewhere, were dealt with at yesterday's meeting of…

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Road Safety New Line System To Be Introduced in N.S.W.

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

A system of lines on public highways to guide motorists, similar in principle to the system now widely used in America, is to be adopted…

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TO 1931 Level Railway Men's Pay (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

A cable from London states:—The railwaymens' pay has been advanced to the 1931 level, by the restoration of the balance of the depression cut,…

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Coota. Tragedy Railway Guard Crushed Death Last Night (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 1

Frank Ryan, aged 50 years, was crushed between the butters operations in Cootamundra railway yards last night…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Lighting the Centre Line

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 1

"Reflectorised" road buttons to mark the centre line at dangerous positions on roads as an aid to safe night driving are being installed…

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Motoring Notes Drumming Car Bodies

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 8

Purchasers of second hand cars, in addition to taking the precautions which, from time to time have been suggested in these notes with regard…

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Model Aeroplane Built in Matter son's Window

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 4

Lloyd Harris and Charlie Matterson, junr., two members of the local Model Aeroplane Club, gave a practical demonstration of the complete…

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