Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

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

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

560 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 28

To Derail Train Attempt Near Campsie (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

What is believed to have been an attempt to derail a train was made near Campsie. A train carrying about, 200…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Drove Tractor on Road Prosecuted by Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 10

Stating that the prosecution was launched for the purpose of publicity Wade Shire Council prosecuted David R. Neil, contractor, in the Griffith…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Protest To The Minister For Transport Against Regression Of Trunk Road No. 61 Between Cudal, Eugowra, Forbes and Condobolin Deputation to Be Sent to Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 1

EIGHTEEN representatives of Forbes Municipal Council, Jemalong Shire Council, Forbes Development League, Forbes P.P. Board, and Eugowra Advisory Committee of the Boree Shire Council, met at Forbes Council Chambers on Wednesday…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

DEPUTATION Railway Commissioner Approached Trucking Yards Repairs GOOLAGONG. Thurs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 8

A party consisting of members of the Agricultural Bureau held a deputation to the Commissioner of Railways (Mr. Hartigan) at North Goolagong on…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Old Goldfields (Copyright) Hill End Pulln's Battery—water Hill End Hospital —A Plunge in the Dark—a Dangerous Dive—the Lucky Road Two Famous Coach Drivers Pullen's Battery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 9

Among the crushing plants at Hill End, Pollen's claims the distinction of being the first made, in New South Wales. It was made by…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Mail Train Hits Utility Truck

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

Near Temora this morning the Temora mail train crashed into a utility truck at a level crossing near Temora. The driver of the truck was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Another Special Train

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 4

In connection with the second day of the Central Western Exhibition being held at Parkes to-morrow, as a part of the 150th Australian…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Hitch In Condobolin Aerodrome Arrangements Deputation to Minister

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

Condobolin Municipal Council's architect (Mr. H. W. Helman, of Forbes) advised the last meeting of that body that the firm to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Removal of Gates On Kangarooby--to--Goolagong Road Waugoola Shire Adheres to Its Decision

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

Waugoola Shire Council's decision recently to have all gates on the Kangarooby-Goolagong Road removed, to which the Forbes P.P…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Railway Concessions Anniversary Sydney Eisteddfod

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 3

For the first time the Department of Railways has granted to country competitors in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod, travelling within the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Girl Cyclist Against Train

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

Miss Jean Sefton, Lithgow's champion cyclist, this week will make another attempt to race the passenger train from Lithgow to Wentworth…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New Innovation in Road Sign

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 8

No doubt you have seen the ordinary painted and poster bulletins, neon signs and flashing light signs, but now the Atlantic Union Oil…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

New Innovation in Road Sign

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 4

No doubt you have seen the ordinary painted and poster bulletins [?] signs and flashing light signs. but now the Atlantic Union Oil…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Trunk Road Deputation to Commissioner Mr. Newell's Reply

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. Ford) and Town Clerk (Mr. Dempsey), together with the Shire President (Cr. R. H. Beddie), left Forbes on…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Train Hits Lorry Level Crossing Smash Truck Driver Escapes Death

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

The Temora mall train struck a [?]lity truck at the level crossing at Temora on Monday morning damaging it extensively…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Trunk Road No. 61 Question of Its Reclassification Mr. Elliott Active

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

Mr. H. O. Elliott, M.L.A. for Ashburnham, has handed us the following copies of correspondence dealt with by him in connection…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Car Crash Car Off Road Miner and Wife Injured (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

A miner, Jack Fester, aged 42 years, and his Wife, Christina Foster, aged 35 years, were seriously injured, when their car ra[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Railway Concessions Anniversaey Sydney Eisteddfod

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 1

Hoped that all competitors will ensure the receipt of their entry by that date. Special interest attaches this year…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

1937 OUTPUT 42 Million Motor Vehicles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 11

A preliminary survey of the world motor vehicle registrations at the close of 1937 reveals a total of 42, 400,000, according to statistics…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Fodder for Starving Stock The Railway Department Explains Provisions For Rebates

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 March 1938 · page 11

At the January meeting of the Nayaudera Pastures Protection Board it was decided to [?] to the De partment of Railways with regard to…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →