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

Railways, roads & transport, 1946

294 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 15

Railway Extension From Burcher

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 7 October 1946 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue, a public meeting is called for Sunday, 12th October, in the Durcher Hall, to advocate the extension…

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Morning Train Service

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1946 · page 2

The train which leaves West Wynlons at 8.45 a.m. to link up with the Riverina Express to Sydney, has been discontinued on Saturdays…

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Restoration of Train Services Commencing 27th October

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 October 1946 · page 2

Advice was received by the local Railway Authorities yesterday effect that commencing from Sydney, Sunday, 27th…

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One Day Strike Next Monday Tram and Bus Men (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 October 1946 · page 1

A mass meeting of 400 tram and bus men decided last night to hold a one day strike in Sydney and Newcastle next Monday…

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More Rabbits on Shire Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 2

There are rabbits on the road north of the Buddigower siding, Mr. Frank Doel told [?]land Shire Council at its last meeting and they should be…

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Train Collision Severe Damage: No Lives Lost Fire Brigade Fights Fire (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 1

A message from Brisbane states:—Three people were slightly injured when an excursion train from Emu Park ran into a mixed train bound for…

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High Cost of Motoring

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 5

Plans for fighting the high cost of motoring will be formulated at the annual conference of the Australian Automobile Association, which will…

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Proposed Railway Extension Burcher-Condobolin-TottenhamNyngan Let the Agitation Continue Till Success Achieved (Continued from a previous issue)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 October 1946 · page 4

Following is a summary of the evidence before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works at Bogan Gate, on Thursday, March…

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Railway Quiz

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1946 · page 4

The Department of Railways has issued a 56 page illustrated booklet entitled "Railway Quiz," which sets out, in non-technical language, a wide…

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Damage Roads Must Expect Trouble

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1946 · page 1

People who damage roads controlled by Bland Shire Council, will be pro[?]ecuted without respect of persons…

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Transport Inquiry Train and 'Bus Problems

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 1

An independent authority trill be given wide powers to inquire into N.S.W. Transport Deportment problems…

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Motor Traffic Breach

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1946 · page 12

At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. W. K. Earls, PM, Ernest Samuel Edwards, a taxi-driver pleaded guilty through Mr. J. F…

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Leeton Child Hit by Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 1

David John Griffith, aged 2½ years, suffered fatal injuries when he was knocked down by a train about 6.30 p.m. on Saturday…

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Road Works Atention. Engineer Reports To Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 2

During the month just, ended much road work has been carried out in Bland Shire a report on which was submitted to Council by the Engineer…

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Horse Trailer Upset On Road Near Bethungra

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 2

Twenty one rogue horses from wild west show, with one donkey them selves "took the toss" when a larg trailer carrying them overturned…

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Railway Quizz Book

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 4

The Department of Railways has isued a 56 page illustrated [?] entitled "Railway Quizz," [?] sets out, in non-technical language, a side…

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Trains, Trams and Buses Out Two Days' Strike in South Australia (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 1

The Chairman of the Victorian Railway Commissioners (Mr. W. C. Harris) said last night that the strike in Victoria may last two days or two months, "no one can tell.'…

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"Railway Quiz" Interesting Booklet

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 21 October 1946 · page 1

The Department of Railways has issued a 56 page illustrated booklet entitled "Railway Quiz' which sets out in non-technical language…

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Jemalong Shire Council Improvement of Roads Large Expenditure Expected

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1946 · page 3

The general improvement of State highways, main and trunk roads, passing through the Jemalong Shire, was brought up by Mr…

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Vic. Railways at Standstill Tram Services Stopped, Too Early Settlement Unlikely

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1946 · page 1

Melbourne tram and railway workers tied up transport services from midnight on Sunday to enforce their claims for higher wages…

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