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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 22 of 29

The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Keeping to the Right

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 3

Countries in which it is the rule to keep to the left are becoming fewer and fewer. The Swedish Parliament is to pass a law making it…

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Fatal Collision On Road Near Adelong Driver Committed for Trial

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 4

In the absence through Illness,of Mr. W. Burkinshaw (the Adelong Coroner), Mr. R. Blakeney (Tumut Coroner), held an inquest into the…

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No Road Back for Enlisted Must Enter Camp Work for Welfare Committee

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 2

"Throughout the area of the Sixth Light Horse Regiment, applications for release from the October camp have been received…

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State Budget Additional Taxation' Higher Incomes Impost Bookmakers, Companies and Motorists to Pay More

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 1

On top of the recently announced new taxation scales the Government proposes to impose additional taxation to bring in during the current…

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Motor Taxation

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 2 October 1939 · page 1

Bills will be introduced in the State Parliament in the near future, for an increase in the tax on motor vehicles by 12½ per cent, on existing rates and…

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Twin Sisters Killed In Motor Fatality N.Z. Champion Sprinter (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 1

A message from Auckland (New Zealand) states:—The champion New Zealand woman sprinter, Miss Doreen Lumley, aged 18…

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Railway Picnic at Temora

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 4

The annual railway picnic in Federal Park, Temora, was a great success, financially and socially. A record attendance was reported…

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Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes War and the Motorist

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

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

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Questions in Parliament Motor Taxation, Prices of Commodities, etc. Mr. Elliott's Queries

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last week Mr. H. O. Elliott, M.L.A. for Ashburnham, asked several questions relating to cornsacks, motor…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. More Taxation Increase

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 4

"The State Government's intention to increase the motor vehicle tax and driver's license fees forms a bitter pill for the motorist to…

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Chemist for Trial Two Serious Charges Following Girls' Death Body Found on Road (By Wire)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 1

A message from Auckland states:—At the Hastings Police Court, Godfrey Coldwell, a Chemist was committed for trial, on…

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The Motorists Corner Official R.a.c.a Note S

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 5

WAR AND THE MOTORIST.—That the war will ultimately affect the Australian motorist, cannot be gainsaid, but from exhaustive…

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Railway Tennis [?]Club Tournament and Dance Successful Function at Ungarie

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 8

The annual tennis tournament of the Railway Tenais Club was [?]ne [?] the most successful yet held. There were 84 entries for the ladies and…

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Removal of Railway Sleepers Five Men Charged At Temora Police Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 3

The disappearance of railway sleepers stacked alongside the line between Temora and Sproules Lagoon during the month of…

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Daily Motor Service Urgently Needed Temora to Lake Cargrellig Deputation to Meet Commissioner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 2

West Wyalong Progress Aesociation unanimously decided to wait on the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) when…

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Motor Accident That Led To Fatality Parties in Court Charge of Negligent Driving Fails

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 October 1939 · page 6

A further sequel to the motor fatality that occurred on the South Condobolin Road on June 12, when a man named…

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Motor Train Service Progress Association Seeks Support

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 1

In order to make as strong a case as possible when it requests the Railway Commissioners to introduce a daily motor train service between…

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Motorists Declare War! New Taxation Will Not Be Tolerated

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 9 October 1939 · page 4

When Parliament discusses the Budget next week, not a solitary member will be under the slightest illusion regarding the viewpoint the…

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POSTPONED Forbes Aerodrome Opening No 'Planes Available

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1939 · page 1

The official opening of the Forbes aerodrome, recently completed at a cost of about £8000, has been indefinitely…

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Road Safety Hints. Pedestrian Speed

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 2

Pedestrians should develop a keen sense of speed. Learn to gauge the rate of speed of the oncoming vehicle with the…

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