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

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

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Accidents That Affect Soldiers (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 4

Appeal is made to all road users to exercise courtesy during this month. In other words, the Road Safety Council asks that all citizens will exercise…

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"Safety First" Use The Railways

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

Among the many activities of the State's greatest utility--the Railways--is the "Safety First" movement which plays its part in making the…

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Straying Stock The Cause of Many Motor Accidents What Statistics Reveal

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 8

Reports of road accidents throughout the State show that there is a noticeable increase in those caused by straying stock on…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Accident Figures

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

Investigation into accidents by the Government of Madras showed that the majority occurred when cars were travelling at only 10-20 m.p.h…

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Cec. Marshall The Railway Hotel

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

Cec. Marshall's Railway Hotel, is as, its name implies, situated close to the Railway Station, and it does a fine business catering for the needs of the…

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Cement Bags on Roads Constitute Danger Request to Jemalong Shire Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

The last issue of the "Mid-Western," Eugowra, has the following to say in the nature of a request to Jemalong Shire Council, Forbes: --…

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Cowra Road. Personal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 3

We are pleased to be able to report that Mrs. G. Diprose has returned home from hospital, and that Mrs. Alfred Perdra is making good…

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Motor News and Notes. From the National Roads and Motorists' Association. a Roller Check

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 1

Inspired no doubt, by the "Roll Out the Barrel song sn Ohio inventor has evolved a device to prevent cars running over level crossings into…

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"Cut the Corner" in Front of Policeman Motor Driver Fined

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 17 June 1940 · page 1

It was unfortunate for William Leslie Kennedy, of West Wyalong, that he should decide to "cut the corner". of Main and Operator…

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Cowra Road. Personal Notes

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 3

An enjoyable match against Greenfill in hospital at Temora, has returned to her home much Improved In health…

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Three-mile Bridge Over Nerathong Creek

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 1

A letter from the Department of Main Roads, Parkes division and read at last Friday,s meeting of Lachlan Shire Council stated the acceptance of…

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Railway League

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 2

In the days when we were working hard for a railway from West Wyalong to Nyngan, via Condobolin, as an extension of the line from Burcher, there…

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Road Accidents Must Be Stopped

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 2

Many people have said that it seems feeble at this time of war for us to strive for a reduction in road accidents in New South Wales. The saving of…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Pedestrian License

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 4

The Massachusetts Safety Council is preparing for statewide distribution a pedestrian card which will authorise the bearer to "cross any highway in…

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Cowra Road. General News

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Brundah North Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the school on Thursday, 20th inst…

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Two Men Killed When Truck Overturned On Boorowa-Cowra Road (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 1

Harold Coughlan, aged 26 years, a carrier, and Thomas Heath, a mechanic, both of Goulburn, were killed, when their truck…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 4

A strong protest against the exclusion of a representative of private motoring interests on the Liquid Fuel Control Board, which has been…

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The Motorists' Corner. Petrol Rationing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 1 July 1940 · page 4

The Sheep Show has brought a host of R.A.C.A. Country members into town, and from the gist of conversations I have had with a great…

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Cowra Road. Personal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

Mr. Ernie Ellis, who enlisted in the A.I.F. a short time ago, proceeded to the military camp at Wagga last Saturday in ordern to undergo final…

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Motorist's Gruesome Find. Two Men Dead Under TRUCK

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 2

Two men were found dead un Sunday afternoon under an upturned utility truck at the foot of Copper Mine [?] miles from Boorowa, on the…

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