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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 8 of 11

Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 1

Glad to hear that Mr. S. Thompson is home again from Grenfell District Hospital after having had his tonsils removed…

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Train Services District Alterations

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 2

Since the last alteration in the train services announced by the Railway Department, the following is the time table for the Lake Cargelligo,…

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Railway Strike in South Australia In Defiance of P.M. (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 1

A message from Adelaide states:—All South Australian traffic including Interstate expresses, stopped at midnight for a 48 hours strike…

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More Child Victims of Road Accidents

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 3

Although there was a substantial reduction in the number of persons killed and injured injured in road accidents last year,…

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Road Transport Petrol and Tyre Position Statement by Official

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 September 1944 · page 3

At the recent conference of District War Local Agricultural Committees at West Wyalong, Mr. Birkinshaw, an officer of the Directorate of…

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Train Cuts. Restrictions May Be Eased. Review by Federal Bodies

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 2

After Tuesday's meeting of Cabinet the Prime Minister said that the sub-committees concerned with coal rationing were reviewing the…

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Dangerous Crossing At Railway Station Council to Divert Traffic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 4

In response to a letter received from the West Wyalong Branch of the Labor Party, Bland Shire Council has decided to clear the road on…

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Battle in Holland Critical Phase Begun Important Bridge Seized (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 1

A message from London states:—A Berlin Radio commentator to-day admitted that a critical phase has begun in the battle against Allied…

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Special Train to Parkes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 1

In connection with the championship rodeo to be held at Parkes next Monday, in aid of the Police Boys' Club, we are informed that a special train will…

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Motor Oils Not "Pooled"

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 September 1944 · page 5

Some people have the idea that lubricating oils for motor cars and other "automotive" vehicles have been "pooled" in this country in the same…

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Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 2

On Friday night, 22nd September, there was an enthusiastic gathering at the Cowra Road Church Cor the purpose of forming a Wesley…

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Motor Oils Not "Pooled."

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 1

Some people have the idea that lubricating oils for motor cars and other "automotive" vehicles have been "pooled' in this country in the…

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Railway Commissioner's Annual Report. Another Record Year

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 2 October 1944 · page 3

The report of the Commissioner for. Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, for the year ended 30th June last, presented to Parliament on 20th…

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Taxation of Motor Vehicles

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reports that, in the move by British interests to secure a new Governmental approach to the question of taxation of motor…

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Two Killed, One Injured Motors in Collision (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 1

A message from Inverell states:—Alexander Henderson, aged 71, and Nurse Nancy Moore, aged 25, both of Inverell, were killed, and Mrs. Anne…

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Motor Oils Not "Pooled"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 3

Some people have the idea that lubricating oils for motor cars and other automotive vehicles have been "pooled" in this country in the same…

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Railway Commissioner's Annual Report Another Record Year

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 9 October 1944 · page 2

The report of the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. .Hartigan, for the year ended 30th June last, presented to Parliament on…

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Cowra Road. Bush Fire Brigage

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Cowra Road Bush Fire Brigade was held at "Springvale" on 3rd Octobor. There was a good attendance…

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Burcher Train Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 1

The Secretary for Railways (Mr. S. R. Nicholas) anounces that commencing 21/10/44 the Saturday mixed train from Burcher to Wyalong Central will…

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Electricity Supply Extension to Ungarie Road Authorised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 October 1944 · page 1

Mr. D. E. Meckenzie. West Wyalong, forwarded a petition to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday last, which was…

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