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

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

566 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 11 of 29

Railway Excursions for Autumn School Vacation

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 4

The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benefit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel in connection with the autumn…

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Railway Excursions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 3

The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benefit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel in connection with the Autumn…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Danger of Worn Tyres

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

The London Safety First Council has drawn the attention of the Metropolitan Police to the number of cars and lorries running on badly…

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Railway Excursions. for Autmun School Vacation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 5

The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benfit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel in connection with the Autumn…

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Amended Train Time-table

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 6

As from Sunday next, April 30, a number of alterations affecting the running of trains on the western line will be brought into effect. The only…

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MR. W. M. HUGHES In Aother Motor Car Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 7

Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Federal Attorney-General, was involved in an other accident this week, his eighth since 1920. Unlike the others,…

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Road Safety. Glaring Headlights. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 3

From time to time the question of glare has been carefully examined by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales but unfortunately up to…

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A Double To Forbes Two Football Teams Defeat Parkes Many Visitors Journey By Special Train

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

FORBES footballers, by superior play in the first session, and sustained excellence of goal-kicking by R. McGillian, piled up an unassailable points lead against Parkes last Sunday, and returned home winners by 17 points to 6. However, during the…

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MOTORING Notes from the N.R.M. Association Danger of Worn Tyres

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 3

The London Safety First Council has drawn the attention of the metropolitan police to the number of cars and lorries running on badly worn tyres,…

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Road Safety Measures

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 2

A statement issued this week by the traffic authorities discloses the lamentable fact that there has been little, if any, decrease in the number…

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Five Mile Road Race

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

A five miles road race will be held at West Wyalong on Sunday, commencing at 10 a.m. The starting point is at Edwards' Garage…

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Parkes Railway Gates Minister's Reply to Mr. Elliott "Expense Not Justified"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

The Minister for. Transport (Mr. Bruxner) staled in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that investigations led him to the…

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Nationalising Motor Industry

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 1

The entire German motor industry has been placed under Government control, and will be subservient to the Commissioner appointed. Under this…

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Man's Body on Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

The body of a man was found on the road in York Street, city, at 4.45 a.m. on Friday. It is believed that he fell 70ft. from the Harbour Bridge…

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Trucks Collide On Parkes Road Forbes Men Involved

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

Both travelling towards Forbes, a motor truck and a utility truck collided at a point four miles from town on the Parkes Road early…

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Bruce Potts Wins Road Race Fastest Time by N. Southwell

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

The first five miles road race conducted by the West Wyalong Cycle Club was held on Sunday, the winner being Bruce Potts off 1 mill. 30 secs…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Shy of National Service

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 4

National Service authorities in Liverpool (England) are perturbed at the shyness or unwillingness of women motorists to enrol as…

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Road Safety Glaring Headlights

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

Prom time to time the question of glare has been carefully examined by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales, but unfortunately up to…

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Woman's Fall From Harbor Bridge Thick Clothing Saves Life SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

Due to the that she was wearing thick clothing, Irene Jenkinson, aged 28 years, of Ascot, was conscious when taken from the Harbor…

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Diesel Train Compulsory Booking of Seats

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 2

The compulsory booking of "reserved" seats on the train between Broken Hill and Parkes has been long a subject of much adverse…

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