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

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

498 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 25

Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

Friends of Mrs. Burke, of "Oakleigh," will be glad to know that she is home, again from her stay in the Cowra Hospital…

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Railway Goods

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

We have been informed, by the local Station Master (Mr. Ponton) that…

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Restrictions Lifted On Railway Traffic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

The Railway Department advised to-day that the restrictions placed on the receipt of commodities are cancelled, and the normal acceptance of…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. American Cars to Be Built in Spain

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

A well known American motor car company has applied far permission to establish a motor car company in Vi[?]eaya Province, North Spain. The…

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Flexible Fines For Motorists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 5

The North London police magistrate after fining drivers exceeding the 20 m.p.h. speed limit £20, said there was no chance of a man going to prison…

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Plan to Invade England Germany's Proposed Move Motor-boats. Guns, Parachute Troops Channel Cropping in 30 Minutes?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 1

Germany's plan for the invasion of England provides for the use of high-powered motor-boats, long-range guns, and parachute…

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Tragic Death a Warning To Boy Motorists

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

One of the most pitiful things that has come under our notice is the report in the Moree paper, concerning the death of Alfred Maxwell Kirby,…

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Train Services

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

As stated in last issue the usual passenger train service will be resumed on Monday next…

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Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

In common with all other schools Empire Day was suitably celebrated at Brundah North School on Friday, 24th May…

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Train Services Complete Resumption

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

The Railway Department advised the "Advocate" to-day that all district services will be resumed as from Monday next, 3rd June…

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British Railways

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 3

British railways have never falled to cope with every increase in industrial requirements. They have shown themselves admirably equipped to…

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The Motorists' Corner. Official R.A.C.A. Notes by "Carbon" New Fuels

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 1

The experiences of readers who have been good enough to pass on their impressions of the new petrol grades, confirms my recent statement…

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Train Services Restored

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

With the settlement of the coal strike local train arrangements will shortly be back to normal. At the present time the mall train…

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Motor Act Breach

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 7

In the local Police Court on Tuesday. J. Peasley, for whom Mr. Palmer appeared, pleaded guilty to failing to transfer the registration of a motor…

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Road Accidents Again Serious

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

At midnight on Tuesday the Road Safety Council had been advised of 37 deaths in road accidents during May. More than three fourths of the fatal…

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Engineer's Report To Bland Shire Council Extensive Road Works Mentioned

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 5

The Engineer (Mr. J. J. Duff) in his report to the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, referred to a large number of road…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Lucky Strike Ahead?

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 4

Optimism with regard to the possibilities of oil being found in Papua is expressed in recent messages from that British territory, states an…

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Safe Travel Policy of the Railways Commissioner's Fine Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 3

Among the many activities of the State's greatest public utility—the railways—is the "safety first" movement which plays its part in making…

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Local Mail Services Railway Back To Normal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 2

Commencing to-day, the mail services to and from Condobolin will revert back to normal. Slight alterations, however, have been…

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Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

Jack Frost has been visiting our locality lately, and morning after morning his white mantle has covred the landscape…

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