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

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

412 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 21

Railway Excursions in March

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways. Mr. T. J. Hartigan has decided that the next, general series of excursion trains will be run during the first…

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CORRESPONDENCE Tabled at Shire Meeting' Road Works Asked For

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 6

With the exception of Cr. Hammond, there was a full attendance at test Friday's monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, when a heavy batch…

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Railway Excursions in March

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 6

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has decided that the next general series of excursion trains will be run during the first week of…

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Rain and Motor Cars

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

In view of the likelihood of regular rainstorms, the N.R.M.A. advises motorists to carry a piece of canvas or other waterproof material to throw over the…

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Sabotage in Norway Railway Tunnel Blasted LONDON, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 1

Further reports are pouring in of unrest in captured countries under the German yoke. The unrest has given rise to active…

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Air Force Train Visit to West Wyalong

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 4

"Why do you want to join the Air Force?" It is a simple question, and one which has been asked tens of…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 4

The new petrol rationing scheme, while necessitating reorganiastion by private car users need not cause the Slightest panic said the acting…

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Railway Excursions In March

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr T. J. Hartigan, has decided that the next general series of excursion trains will be run during the first week of…

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Railway Cruises for School Children

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

On being interviewed recently, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, was asked whether his Department had taken any action in…

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Railway Cruises For School Children Education by Travel

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 4

On besing Interviewed recently. the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, was asked whether his Department had taken…

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Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 3

The Church of England Harvest Festival Service was held in the Cowra Road? Church on Sunday, 23rd February…

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The New Road Link with Darwin. 314 Miles in 90 Days

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 3

Australia has just completed the most outstanding cooperative enterprise ever staged between commonwealth and States. Our road…

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Jemalong Shire's Mistake Leads To Litigation Dispute Over Road Contract Forb­­­­es District Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

His Honor, Judge Shortland, who presided at Forbes District Court on Wednesday, said the mistake of Jemalong Shire…

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Forbes Railway Figures For Past Twelve Months

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

Mr. Jacobi, stationmaster at Forbes, has kindly supplied us with figures covering goods traffic and station business over the past 12 months to…

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Are Country Motorists Reckless? (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 3

Although there were only 2,118 accidents in country towns and rural areas last year against 8,1.88 in the County of Cumberland, persons killed…

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The Skilful Driver (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

A skilful driver has been defined by the Road Safety Council as the driver who could take advantage of the speeds built into the cars of today,…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a Running Out of Petrol

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 1

In issuing a further appeal to its members to take greater care in estimating the quantity of petrol in their tanks to obviate asking its…

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Railway Chief's Inspection Tour Mr. Hartigan In North-West

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, on his return to Sydney after an extensive tour of the North-western portion, of the…

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Cowra Road. Patriotic Social Evening

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 3

Quite a large gathering assembled at "Spring Vale" to the social evening in aid of the Greek Relief Fund on Friday, 28th February…

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The Motor World. News and Notes Prom the N.r.m.a Service to Producer Gas Units

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 1

There should be no fear in the minds of motor owners who contemplate the installation ot producer gas outfits that there will be trouble in…

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