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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 6 of 25

55 Years Old Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 1

A man who passed over the Boyd Creek bridge near Garema during the past Week reminded our representative that the old…

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The Toll of the Road

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 4

In the accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies are recorded:--…

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Motor Car Smash Local Claim for Damages

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 1

In our report of the local Small Debts Court case in last issue, in which R. W. Coward proceeded against John B. Redfern for…

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The Sorrow of Road Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5

In the accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies are recorded:--…

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Toll of The Road Lives Blighted by Accidents

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 8

Through road accidents in this Plate since Decembers] last several children have been orphaned and from once happy homes they are now living…

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Prime Minister Opens New Wop.ks. Splendid Plant for General Motors

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3

The Prima Minister, Mr. R. G. Mouzief on Thursday, 15th February, officially opened the new Pagewood Works of General Motors-Holden's…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 3

According to figures given by the British Minister of Transport, in the House of Commons recently, the estimated drop in the number of…

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The Motorists Corner OFFICIAL R.A.C.A. NOTES

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

TREES.—Decision (if the Riaxlnnd Sn.ii o Council to ban roadside hoardings by the end of this year, will at. last enable us to see scenery in…

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Burning Off on Railway Lines. Co-Operation With Owners

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr Hartigan stated that, because of the dry condition in many parts of the state, the railway staff had been…

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Relief Works On Orange-Parkes Road Mr. Spicer's' Grave Charges

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 1

A vigorous protest about working conditions on the Orange Parkes road works, 15 miles from Parkes, was made in the Legislative Council on…

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Motor Act Breaches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Tuesday John Martin Debenham pleaded guilty to failing to renew a license on a motor lorry within the required time owing,…

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Hospital Road Board Takes Action

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

In response to numerous complaints, the Board of Directors of the Wyalong end District Hospital decided at a special meeting during the week-end…

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Saved From Bridge Drop Young Man Detained by Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 1

A police constable saw a young man taking off his coat on the southern approach to the Syduey Harbour Bridge last night…

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Eugowra Road Accident Mail Car Overturns Mailman and Passenger Injured

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1940 · page 2

Mr. Aub. Johnston, Forbes, the only passenger, is still in Forbes District Hospital as a result of an accident which occurred last…

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Cowra—young Scenic Road. Representations of Mr. Rumble Appreciated

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 4

As a result of personal representation on the part of Mr. R. Rumble while he was on holidays, Burrangong Shire Council has obtained part…

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The Price of Careless Loading (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 1

The path of road safety work is strewn with difficulties. One dangerous phase is scarcely cleaned up when, another pushes its ugly head to the…

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Child Seriously Injured Struck by Motor Cycle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 2

The little daughter, Margaret ("Winkie") of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Meagher of West Wyalong, was seriously injured when she was struck…

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The Motorists' Corner. Official R.A.C.A. Notes by "Carbon." Petrol Rationing

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 6

Main herald of the approach of the Silly Season is the revival of the petrol rationing scare. Possibly by the time this reaches print the…

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Russian Railways Two-Thirds Single Track

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 6

Hitler hopes to get food and raw materials from Russia, but what of the Russian railways over which the commodities must, travel? German…

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Warroo News Warroo, Tuesday Bridge Repairs

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 March 1940 · page 7

Once again the bridge construction staff Is endeavoring to complete the renovations to the Warroo bridge. In the latter part of 1939 this work…

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