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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 6 of 13

Railway Department Looking for Labor

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1945 · page 2

The greatly increased traffic carried by the Railways has brought with it demands for more men to maintain the tracks, and the Department is in…

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Cowra Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 3

Mrs. Arthur Pereiru has had her father Mr. Welch, staying with her for a few days. He returned to the city on Saturday…

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Special Train for Ungarie Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 1

A special steam train will leave West Wyalong on Wednesday evening next for the Ungarie Catholic Debutante Ball…

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Railway Manpower

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 4

The greatly increased traffic carried by the railways has brought with it demands for more men to maintain the tracks, and the…

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Motorists Seek More Petrol

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1945 · page 5

Many immediate advantages would result from an increase in the petrol rationing scale, said Mr H. I. Johnson, General Secretary of the NRMA, discussing…

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More Money Sought for Roads

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 3

On behalf of the N.R.M.A. and affiliated organisations throughout the Commonwealth, the Australian Automobile Association has…

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Special Train for Ungarie Ball

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 1

A reminder is given that the special train for the Ungarie Catholic debutante ball will leave West Wyalong Siding at five minutes past eight on Wednesday…

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Mobile Train Discontinues Visits to Junee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 June 1945 · page 1

After visiting Junee regularly for six years, the service provided to the educational facilities of that locality by the Technical Mobile Unit, has been…

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Cowra Road Wesley Guild

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Wesley Guild was held at Mr. Pereira's wool shed on 1st June. After the usual business the…

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Motor Act Breaches Alleged Negligent Driving and Inefficient Brakes The Death of John William Harrison

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 1

THE postponed charges against Thomas William Spice, arising out of an accident in Johnson Street, Forbes, on the night of March 17, 1945, from the effects of which John William Harrison subsequently died, were brought forward by…

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C. of Commerce The Railway Extension Matter Meeting Forbes and Parkes Delegates

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1945 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Eugowra and District chamber of Commerce was held in the secretary's office on Monday evening, 4th instant. Those…

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Vacancies in Railway Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 June 1945 · page 1

There are vacancies for porters and laborers in the railway service. Intend—ing applicants can obtain full informa—tion by calling at the Central Wyalong…

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Motor Vehicles Collide Street Accident at Parkes Forbes Man Concerned

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 1

Parkes "Champion-Post" says that about 4 p.m. on Wednesday a truck travelling south along Clarinda Street collided with a car driven by Mr…

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Railway Manpower

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1945 · page 4

The greatly increased traffic carried by the railways has brought with it demands for more men to maintain the tracks, and the Department is in…

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Railway Manpower

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 June 1945 · page 2

The greatly increased traffic carried by the Railways has brought with it demands for more men to maintain the tracks, and the…

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No Road Plant Available Council Hires Patrol Grader

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 2

Efforts by the Shire President (Cr. F. R. Hayes) to secure plant for road work were outlined by him at Council's meeting on Friday last…

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Local Aerodrome To Honor Late W. E. Hart

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 1

At the last meeting of Bland Shire Council it was decided to give consideration to a suggestion from Mr. E. G. Wright that the proposed local aerodrome…

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West Wyalong May Lose Mobile Train If More Active Interest Not Displayed and Sustained Public Meeting Adjourned to To-morrow

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 2

Although enrolments at the Mobile Workshop are satisfactory at present, the apathy of residents and lack of appreciation of the value of the unit being established may well be the cause of it being transferred from here to another place…

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Forbes and the Eugowra Railway Extension Question of a Better Road Chamber of Commerce Discussion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 June 1945 · page 1

Despite inclement weather, there was a good attendance of members at the postponed meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of…

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Railway Employees Fined

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 June 1945 · page 1

At the local Police Court yesterday, W. M. Peacock, Chief Railway Traffic Inspector, Parkes, proceeded against Ralph Forbes and Roy Charles…

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