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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 23 of 33

Train Stopped On Return Journey Sick Man Aboard

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 1

As the special train from West Wyalong to Temora, was returning to West Wyalong on Sunday night with the Rugby League team and…

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Road Works In Calleen District Deputation to Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 6

A deputation comprising Messrs J. T. Davies. T. Neilson. and E. Whyte, representing Calleen ratepayers, waited on Bland Shine Council at the last…

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Motor Mower For Holland Park Purchase Authorised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 6

Acting on the suggestion of Mr. Peter Hanks. manager of the Olympic Pool, in Holland Park, West Wyalong, Bland Shire Council has decided to…

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Motoring Notes Governing Engine Speed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 8

Although most Diesel commercial vehicles and a few petrol-driven types are supplied with engine governors, the practice in this country is not…

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'Silver City Comet' New Diesel Train Trial Journey Fuel Cost 4d a Mile

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 11

The "Silver City Comet," the first diesel train of the New South Waled Railways Department, which in September will begin a passenger…

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Motor Act Breach

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 10

At the local Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr. M. J Ryan P.M., James A. Dunn pleaded guilty to a charge of falling to return an…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From Tht N.R.M.A. Switzerland Popular

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 4

According to the British Passport Office, Switzerland ranks highest in popularity for foreign touring. Germany is second and Belgium third…

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Motoring Notes Silencing Brake Rods

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 5

On many cars which have rigid brake rods instead of steel cable connections a certain amount of noise on dab roads will often develop after…

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Area Aerodrome Temora Aldermen's Views

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 3

The Civil Aviation Board has recommended to the Temora Municipal Council the acquistion of 170 [?]res for the provision of an…

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Road Accidents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 3

Deaths in road accidents in New South Wales since the beginning of the year thotal 351, an increase of about 5 per cent, on the figures for…

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Train Window Broker

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 7

A window of the Temora mail train was shattered as the train passed under a bridge about three miles south of Yarra. A piece of blue metal had…

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Proposed Main Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 6

Contrary to the view expressed in a communication from the Main Roads Board, favouring the declaration of a Wallendbeen Stockinbingal Temora…

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Road Accidents 351 Deaths This Year

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 3

Up till last week, 351 deaths had occurred in road accidents in New South Wales this year, compared with 342 for the corresponding period…

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Canberra and Back in One Day New Train Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 3

From November 7 it will be possible to arrive in Canberra from Sydney on Sunday, and return the same day. Passengers from Sydney will have…

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Crushed Between Lorries Road Worker Killed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 9

Arthur Hainblin, aged 55 years, was killed in tragic circumstances at Mt. Adrah road camp (near Adelong) on Saturday morning. It is understood…

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Day Train Commencing Sept. 26 Time-Table Alterations

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 1

Forbes residents generally will welcome the news recently received by the local station master, Mr. Jacoble, that the proposed and…

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Now Main Road Cargelligo to Rankins Springs Settlers Will Receive Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 7

The following report in connection with the proposal to have the Lake Cargelligo-Rankins Springs road declared a main road, has been…

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Crawled Up Stairs Man's Painful Journey Following Motor Accident (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 1

Robert Cevine, aged 58 years after he had been struck by a car in Park Street, city, last night, crawled up a steep flight of steps…

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Commissioner for Railways Visit to District Deputation Received

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 2

The Chief Commissioner for Railways (Mr. J. T. Hartigan) and party toured the West Wyalong to Lake Cargelligo. Ungarie-Naradh[?]n West…

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Railways Institute Eisteddfod Next December Syllabus Now Ready

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 11

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways that the syllabus for the 13th annual Eisteddfod is now available. This is one of the…

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