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

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

205 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 11

Train Alterations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 3 January 1944 · page 2

Commencing on Tuesday, January 4 the following trains to and from Condobolin will be discontinued during the school vacation: Rail motor…

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Train Him Now

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 4

Parents of 16-18 year old boys have an opportunity to give them "a flying start" in the RAAF by allowing them to enjoy all the advantages of…

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Baby Falls From Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 1

SYDNEY.— A five months old baby boy escaped serious injury when he fell, strapped in a stroller, from an electric train on the north shore line…

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Cowra Road. Brundah North School Concert

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 4

The parents and friends of the above school children attended the school concert and prize giving. After the singing of the National…

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Crashed Into Bridge Alleged Stolen Car

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 1

A Dodge sedan motor car which was allegedly stolen from Morrow Street, Wagga, was driven at a high speed along Fitzmaurice Street and crashed…

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U.S. AIRLINE "Better Than Burma Road"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 1

NEW YORK.—An American Associated Press despatch from a U.S. air base in India confirms a report that the 600 mile "hump" airline is taking…

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On Road to Rome Allied Armies Making Progress (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 1

A message from London states:—Willi the village of Geuist in Allied hands the Filth Array is now developing attacks against Montchista, the…

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Motor Boom Prophesied

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 January 1944 · page 1

LONDON,—Lord Nuffield cheers up the motor car industry with a New Year prophecy of a bright, future. He foresees an enormous demand…

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Five Killed Inquiry Into Queensland Road Collision

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

BRISBANE: Describing a scene in which five passengers were killed and 22 injured in a collision between a tram and a US Army truck a…

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Sank a U-boat Motor Boat's Success (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 1

A message from London states:—It was revealed to-day that for the first time, a motor torpedo boat sank a German U-boat…

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Train Him Now

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 4

Parents of 16-18-year old boys have an opportunity to give them "a flying start in the RAAF by allowing them to enjoy all the advantages of…

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Wings to Fitzgerald's Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 1

It was explained at the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Wednesday night that the wings to Fitzgerald's Bridge which had been asked for…

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Motoring Black Market

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 17 January 1944 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. declares that, largely owing to the activities of black marketeers, essential motorists both in the country and the city are…

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Cowra Road. Personal

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 4

Mrs. Jago is at present visiting the district as the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. Clements. Mrs. Roy Brown and her…

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Bellarwi Roads Deputation to Council Action Promised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday last Messrs A J. Rattey and Riall, of Bellarwi were a deputation to Council, to…

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Another Shocking Railway Crossing Tragedy Fifteen Persons Killed

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 2

Among the victims of the shocking accident on the Hawkesbury River railway line this morning—when fifteen persons…

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Cowra Tobacco Rifled on Train

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 4

Cowra's cigarette and tobacco consignment for the ensuing month was rifled while en route by rail from Sydney over the week-end. A large…

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15 Persons Killed in 'Bus and Train Collision Level Crossing Smash Near Hawkesbury River Station SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 1

ONE of the worst level railway crossing smashes in the history of N.S.W. occurred near the Hawkesbury River railway station at 9.30 o'clock this morning. As a consequence, 15 'bus passengers were killed and five…

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General Business at Council Meeting Roads Damaged by Wheat Carting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. F. R. Hnyes drew the attention of Council to a piece of road on the left of the Wyrra School…

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Proposed Road Deviation. Rankins Springs-Lage Cargelligo Early Inspection

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 2

Further consideration would be given to the matter of proposed deviation of road, Rankin's SpringsLake Cargelligo after the toad had…

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