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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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Back to Wyong Jubilee Week Marking the 50th Anniversary of Railway to Wyong February 14 to 20, 1937

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 7

All former residents of Wyong and Tuggerah Lakes district, all friends of residents, and all people who would like to see this delectable area…

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Progress and Railway Extension (To the Editor)

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 2

Sir,—It will doubtless be remembered, at recent local functions, much was said about the wonderful progress Grenfell had made of…

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"Lonely Road"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

A fascinating love story, dashing adventure, thrilling gun-running, music, song and catchy numor, combined with clever acting, makes…

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Road Agistment Liability of Councils

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 9

An interesting discussion arose at a meeting of the Mularwee Shire Council on the subject of granting road agistment. The question of the…

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RAILWAYS "Will Never be Superseded Expert's Views

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 9

Mr. E. C. Cox, who retired from the position of traffic manager of Southern Railways of England, said recently that it was natural in a…

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New Railway Forbes-Grenfell Proposal Meeting at Grenfell Postponed to Allow Attendance of Forbes Delegates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 1

One of the most important and representative meetings at Grenfell for many years was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Motor Mechanic Burnt When Working in Car Pit

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 7

An accident similar in certain respects to the fatal one at Cowra Motor Garage last year occurred at Cameron's garage, Orange, on…

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Motoring Notes Spread of Diesel Transport

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 1

Inevitably, the Diesel or compression-ignition engine is coming into its own in the motor transport field and lately, there have been many…

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Street Lighting and the Motorist

Cowra Free Press · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 5

Anyone who takes the trouble to compare street lighting methods throughout this country will be amazed at the variety of systems…

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Railway Road Two Culverts Authorised Long Felt Want

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 6

Bland Shire Council has approved of the suggestion of the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) to construct s. concrete culvert and causeway in…

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"Not Dangerous" to Careful Drivers West Wyalong-Ungarie Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 4

After inspecting the intersection of the West Wyalong-Yatgogrin-Ungarie roads, at the Western end of Main Street,…

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Motor Registrations 768,634 for the Commonwealth

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 7

Mr. J. S. Strong, Australian representative of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, London said that statistics supplied to him…

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"Bob-in" Fund Appeal to Railway Men Mrs. Chapman Benefit

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 2

We have received the following leter from the Chairman and Secretary of the Chapman Benefit Committee Australian Railways Union), and…

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CONDOBOLIN - Nyngan Railway (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 2

Sir,--In addition to printing the report of proceedings at the Melrose Railway League; meeting, we. would consider it a favor if you would allow…

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Railway Movement Revived Gondobolin-nyngan

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 2

An enthusiastic public meeting was held at Melrose on the 11th inst., main object being to consider the re-forming of the Melrose branch…

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Model Aeroplane Club Flights Resumed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

The West. Wyalong Model Aeroplane Club held its first flight, after the Christmas recess, on Sunday morning last. Six planes competed,…

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Engine Driver Killed Struck by Motor Car (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 1

A message from Newcastle states that Carl Green, aged 45 years, a locomotive engine driver, was struck by a motor car and killed at…

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Motor Act Prosecution

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

Lachian J. Johnson failed to appear when charged at the local Police Court on Tuesday with falling to return an expired certificate of…

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Road Safety Well-informed Public Opinion Vital

Cowra Free Press · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 3

The public may go through life in safety and happiness comparatively uninformed on a great variety of subjects, but under modern traffic…

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Railway Figures for January, 1937. January, 1936, in Parenthesis

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 2

Tickets issued 314 (317), coaching revenue £375 (405), goods revenue £1534 (1603), tons handled 5853 (8460), bales wool despatched 36…

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