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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 21 of 29

Compulsory Inspection of Motor Cars

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 5

The compulsory inspection or motor ears comes into operation on October 1. Cars will have to carry a certificate of road worthiness to show…

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Access Road Through Woilamundry To the Editor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 2

Sir,--In order that the public may get a proper understanding of the application, permit me to draw their attention to certain facts which you,…

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Motor Service From Cowra to Wyalong. Link Central West With Blue Mountains

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 5

Starting from September 18 a new motor transport service will be inaugurated between Cowra and West Wyaloug. At first to run thrice…

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Low-Level Bridge Tenders

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 3

Four tenders were received by Cowra Municipal Council for construction of a low-level bridge across the Lachlan. The lenders were considered in…

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Gravel for Roads P.P. Board Grants Permission

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 2

In order to facilitate the of road construction, the Condobolin P.P. Board which exercises Jurisdic-: tinu of a large area of the South-wes]…

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War Time Is Caution Time (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 4

The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on then duties as though there were no war. While most people are willing to obey…

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Shire Plant Cannot Be Hired Too Much Road Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 5

Bland Shire Council at its meeting at west Wyalong, decided that it cannot lend or hire any of its road [?]ction plant at the…

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Anti-dazzle Glass For Motor Car Headlights SYDNEY, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

The N.S.W. Department of Road Transport has announced that it will prohibit the use of plain glass in the headlighis of motor vehicles. which…

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The Motorists Corner. Official R.a.c. Notes Notes by "Carbon." War and the Motorist

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 6

That the war will ultimately affect the Australian motorist cannot be gainsaid, but from exhaustive inquiries made in official circles, I can…

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Danger of Tyres Road Safety Factor

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 3

The Commissioner for Road Transport, Mr. C. N. Neale, emphasises in this article the danger of worn or defective tyres…

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National Safety Danger on the Roads Colonel Bruxner's Statement

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 3

Colonel Bruxner, Minister for Transport, and President of the Road Safety Council, says now that the Empire is at war we…

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Danger to Human Life Ungarie Suspension Bridge New Structure Urgently Needed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 10

Unless prompt action is taken to construct a traffic bridge or a suitable crossing over the Humbug Creek at Ungarie, there is grave danger of the loss of human life when the creek is in flood. In addition a deputation told Bland…

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Jumped From Train Young Interne Recaptured by Guard (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 1

A train was drawing out of Blacktown Railway Station early yesterday morning. when a young man, who was being interned,…

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Many Letters From Bland Shire Ratepayers Tabled at Monthly Meeting Urgent Road Works Wanted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 4

The usual heavy batch of correspondence was received at the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council, which was held at the…

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Rear Lamps Issued by the Commissioner for Road Transport and Tram-ways, Mr. C. N. Neale

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 4

The primary object of a red rear lamp on a motor vehicle is an indication of danger, i.e., warning to persons approaching from the rear that…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Petrol Hoarding

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 4

According to information received by the. N.R.M.A. many motorists are laying in stocks of petrol because they fear that supplies may be…

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£15,000 Aerodrome for West Wyalong Next Move With Department

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

The President (Cr. A. T. B. Holland) imormed the monthly meeting of Bland Share Council, that Council has completed its snare of the work…

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Cruelty to Animals Lambing Ewes on the Road Correspondence (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 3

Sir,--One often sees people being prosecuted for driving lame horses and horses with sore shoulders, yet no action is ever taken against persons sending…

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Railway Chiefs Visit to District

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

The Chief Railway Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner, Chief Traffic Manager,and other officals will arrive in West Wyalong by special…

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Our Roads. (To the Editor)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 3

Sir,--Charity suffereth long and is kind. The same philosophy applies to motorists in Condobolin Town. But my kindness, like my tail light,…

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