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

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

250 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Motor Vehicles for Public War Disposals Commission

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 1 October 1945 · page 1

Mr J. I. Langtry, MHR, in the House of Representatives, asked the Minister for the Army, upon notice:—(1) What is being done by the Army…

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1000-Mile Road Race

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 October 1945 · page 6

The Wollongong rider. Cecil Fuller, who with Arthur Tooby was equal in riding time when Forbes was reached, won the 1000 mile Victory cycle race…

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Road Haulage of Wool

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 4

The Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) said in the Legislative Assembly recently that sympathetic consideration will be given to…

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Clearing and Culverts Council Approves Road Work

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 4

Following investigations of ratepayers' applications for road works, Mr J. J. Duff (Shire Engineer) made the following report to the last meeting…

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Railway Lights. Department Refuses Application

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 1

The Railway Department has refused the application of the West Wyalong Progress Association for electricity to be extended to Central Wyalong…

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Nearing Danger Level N.S.W. Railway Tracks

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 1

"We have recommended the release of a considerable number of railway men from the Army, and it is expected that quite a few of them will be…

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British Motor Industry Looks Ahead

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 1

British motor car manufacturers aim to produce 200,000 cars in the next 12 months, of which about 40,000 will be built this year. Half this…

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Sunday Train Service Restored

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

Advice has been received that commencing from Sunday, 14th inst., a train will be arriving in Condobolin from Sydney on…

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Cowra Road. Annual Picnic

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

A most enjoyable day was spent at "Spring Vale" on Friday, 5th October, when the annual picnic was held…

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Inter-state Motor Traffic

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

The Premier (Hon. W. J. McKell) announces that his colleague the Minister for Trans ort (Mr. O'Sullivan) has arranged with the Queensland registration…

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Curtailed Train Services

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 October 1945 · page 2

The following alterations have been made. The Temora Mail arrives at West Wyalong on Monday's, Wednesdays,…

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Road Transport of Stock

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 15 October 1945 · page 2

Because of the present shortage of rail transport, stockowners were having difficulty in getting stock, especially fat lambs, to killing centres, the…

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Truck Depot Request to Railway Authorities Mr. Dring's Question in House'

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 October 1945 · page 2

In the House of Representatives last week Mr. Dring, asked the following question; I ask the Minister for Transport whether it is a fact…

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Aerodrome for Grenfell

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1945 · page 2

The aerodrome site, as reported on by Mr. Bailey to Weddin Shire Council, was approved, and the Engineer and the Mayor were appointed…

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Curtailed Train Services

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1945 · page 4

The following alterations have been made. The Temora Mail arrives at West Wyalong on Monday's, Wednesdays,…

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Road Plant for Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1945 · page 6

For some time Bland Shire Council has been negotiating with little success [?] the retrieve of its plant from the A[?] Council, or the allocation…

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Extension of Railway From Eugowra Public Meeting at Forbes Decides to Advocate Daroobalgie Connection

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 1

A public meeting, convened by the Mayor at the request of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce, was held in…

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Chamber of Commerce Revived Interest in Local Body Railway and Other Questions

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 October 1945 · page 8

A NOTHER pleasing attendance was in evidence at the monthly meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce on Monday night, when a number of matters of district interest were touched on and Mr. P. Conridge, manager of the…

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Curtailed Train Services

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 October 1945 · page 2

The following alterations have been made. The Temora Mail arrives at West Wyalong on Monday's, Wednesdays,…

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Aerodrome for Grenfell. Mr. Bailey's Report to Council. Introductory

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1945 · page 3

For some time past the desirability of an aerodrome has been uppermost in the minds of both the councillors of the Weddin Shire…

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