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

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

248 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 13

Temora Soldier Killed by Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 2

The mutilated body of Private Albert John Bartel, aged 21 years, was found on the railway line recently eight miles from Murray Bridge (S A.)…

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Lost Half of Train Before Fatal Railway Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 1

The Grenfell Coroner returned a verdict of accidental death after inquiring nto the deatli of James Albert Kennedy, a railway engine driver,…

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Mr. Churchill On Road to Recovery (Bv Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 1

A message from London states: — It is announced at No. 10 Downing Street that "there is a general improvement in the Prime Minister's…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 1

"Motorists generally will be most gratified that the motor vehicle lighting restrictions have been removed," said Mr. H. I. Johnson, general…

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Better Than Men Women Ticket Collectors on Railways

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY Wednesday.—Women employed as ticket collectors on the State railways had displayed greater efficienty than men engaged in the…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 4

A suggestion in the press that private motoring may eventually be eliminated unless the rubber situation improves was attacked by the…

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Motor Touring After War Another 5000 Miles of Highway

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 March 1943 · page 2

When motor touring is again permissable in the Commonwealth. and tyres and petrol are in adequate supply, motorists will have the use of…

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Pay Own Way No Financial Help for Road Transport Committees

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1943 · page 1

In a lengthy letter to Mr. Breen, MP., the Minister for Transport (Mr. Geo. Lawson) points out that the request by Forbes District Road…

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Cowra Road. Personal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1943 · page 2

Mrs. W. Starr and her son John, are at present holidaying in the city. Private A. Fenton spent last week end with his parents…

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

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1943 · page 1

That many motorists are still either puzzled about official requirements in the matter of headlamp masks, or else are waiting for the…

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MISCHIEVOUS! Proposal to Bring Railways Under Political Control Statement of Secretary of Railwaymen's Union

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1943 · page 1

William Fletcher, general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen of Australia, writes:--The proposal by the State…

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N.S.W. RAILWAYS Proposed Political Control Opposed by Railway Union

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1943 · page 1

Mr. William Fletcher. General) Secretary of the ational Union of Railwayman of Australia, 399—A Illawarra Road. Mhrrickville, writes to the…

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Death of Brigadier Newman Leading Railway Expert

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The death occurred here on Tuesday of Brigadier W. H. Newman, previously socertary of the N.S.W. railway…

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Arm Severed by Train Soldier Suffers at Uranquinty

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 March 1943 · page 1

An unfortunate accident occurred at the Branquinty railway yards while shunting operations were in progress, and as a result a soldier, Sapper…

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Road Repairs In Bland Shire Discussion by Councillors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 March 1943 · page 2

Cr. Crook, at the last meeting of Eland Shire Council, referred to the state, of Schmetzer's crossing, in his Riding. Unless repairs are…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Sale of Used Cars

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 March 1943 · page 1

"A switt one" is being put over the public by some, used car vendors who are anxious to secure their pound of flesh, while still apparently…

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Jemalong Shire March Meeting of Council Matter of a Road Alteration

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Jemalong Shire Council on Friday was attended by Crs. G. H. Griffith (President), R. H. Beddle, J…

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Motor Tyres for Eighth Army

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1943 · page 4

A cabled report from Cairo states that the 120,000 motor lorries transporting war materials and supplies from bases to the British Eighth Army are…

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Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 2

Sergeant Percy Newton, who has just returned from two years service in the Middle East, has been visiting relatives on the" Cowra Road…

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Cowra Road. Personal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1943 · page 1

We are please to hear that Beth, daughter of Mr. and Airs. R. Clements at North Brundah, is home from hospital, where she underwent an…

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