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

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. "Slightly Used" Cars

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 1

An enterprising American has invented a new racket. He goes around to cities where the taxicabs have just run their speedometers right…

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Railway Excursions in April Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales. Interstate

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 March 1938 · page 3

In this issue the Department of Railways announces the extensive arrangements made for Excursion travel next month…

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Trunk Road Cowra To Young

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 1

It is proposed by the Main Roads Department to proclaim the road from Cowra via Young and Cootamundra to Junee, as a trunk road. This route…

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State Election Address by Mr. R. B. Phillips at Grenfell. Sale of State Enterprises. What If the Railways Go, Too?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 5

Some aspects of the State Government's administration over the past three years were commented on by Mr. R. B. Phillips, Labor candidate…

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Railway Excursions in April to and From Sydney. Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales. Interstate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 1

In this issue the Department of ney, and one from Sydney, by which , return tickets will be Issued at the ordinary single fare…

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Repairs Needed To G'gong District Roads GOOLAGONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 6

Requests have been made to Waugoola Shire Council for extensive road repairs to be carried out in the district. Several roads are badly in need of…

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Motor Car Lighting Systems

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 8

The Royal Automobile Club of Australia suggests that motorists might, with advantage, reard the approach of winter time as a signal for…

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On Three Charges Under New Motor Traffic Act Failure to Supply Name and Address

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 3

One of the prosecutions arising out of the new regulations under the Motor Traffic Act was mentioned at the local Police Court on…

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The Motor World. News and Notes. From the N.r.m.a. a Helping Hand

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 1

In an effort to preserve the surface of the streets, and to reduce traffic noises the Vienna Municipality. is prepared to consider bearing up…

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Railway Station Decorated

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 3

The train brought in a large number this morning, and the platform was crowded with local residents down to meet the visitors. The…

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Hint for Motorists Driving on Flooded Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 3

To those unacquainted with driving through flooded areas, the following advise, which is issued by the royal Automobile Club of…

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N.Z. Death Smash Excursion Train Derailed Six Dead, 20 Injured AUCKLAND

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Six were killed and 20 were injured when an excursion train was derailed last night near Wanganui. Colliding with the edge of…

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Serious Motor Smash at Ungarie Passengers Admitted to Hospital Side Ripped Out of One Vehicle Three Persons Rather Seriously Injured

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

As the result of a motor accident three miles from Ungarie, on the Girral road, at about 7.30 p.m. last night (Sunday) eight persons were taken to the Ungarie C.W.A. Hospital, where some of them are at the present time. Three of the passengers it is stated,…

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Football Season Open on Sunday Next Temora Coming by Special Tram

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

The opening football match of the season at West Wyalong will be played at West Wyalong on Sunday next, when Temora will arrive by…

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Eight Persons Killed Fatal Motor Accidents (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

Eight persons were killed in motor accidents in New South Wales on Saturday and Sunday, including four in the service car crash between…

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New State Highway Parkes-conpobolin & Forbes-condobolin Roads Affected. View of Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 3

At last meeting of Lachlan Shire Council, the following letter, received from the Main Roads Boad, was read and considered:--…

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N.s.w. Railway Brevities

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 3

A freight train reaching from Sydney to Newcastle is something almost too big to imagine. Yet that would be the length of the train if all the…

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Council Acts Developmental Roads In Lake Cargelligo District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council a letter vms received frpm the Bootawa Progress Association, Lake Cargelligo, requesting that…

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Special Train Bringing Footballers. To West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

Temora Rugby League Football Club will visit West Wyalong on Sunday next by special train, to meet a team from here…

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Ungarie Cycling Will Sport Be Popular? Syd Nicholls Wins Road Race

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 5

Is cycling on the up at Ungarle? After last Sunday morning's performance it seems that cycling will again be the craze in the township…

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