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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 15 of 15

Railway Extension From Forbes to Grenfell Some Earlier Facts Reviewed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 29 November 1946 · page 7

ONE of the subjects set down for discussion at the next meeting of Forbes Chamber of Commerce is the carrying out of the proposed railway connection between Forbes and Grenfell, which has lately been revived in certain quarters. A…

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War-time Road Damage Big Problem Facing L.G. Bodies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 December 1946 · page 4

The need for action being taken by the Government to case thw buden no local Governing [?]es in [?] with road [?] and [?]…

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Min. for Transport Visits Forbes Improvements Sought Bates' Bridge to be Redecked

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 December 1946 · page 1

A NUMBER of urgent problems which had been occupying the minds of many local citizens for a considerable time were brought before the Minister for Transport, the Hon. M. O'Sullivan, and officials of his departments, when they visited…

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Holiday Train to Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 8

The Railway Department Informs us that a special excursion train will leave Forbes for Sydney at 5.20 p.m., on Thursday, December 12, in…

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Special Train on Xmas Eve

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 December 1946 · page 1

A special train will Heave Forbes on Xmas Eve, December 24, at 8.5 p.m. for Sydney and intermediate stations, arriving Sydney at 8.32 Christmas…

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Another Shocking Fatality on Grenfell-wyalong Road

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 9 December 1946 · page 3

On Friday evening at about six o'clock a car containing three people left the road ten miles on Wyalong side of Caragabal, turned…

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Railway Quiz

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 9 December 1946 · page 2

By courtesy of the Commissioner for Railways, we have received a complimentary copy of the recently published booklet entitled "Railway…

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Motorist Holds Drivers' License 12 Months Good Behaviour Bond Unusual Angle In Court Proceedings

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 December 1946 · page 4

Although he first confirmed a conviction and fine of £10 imposed on Robert Herbert Young, sheep dealer of West Wyalohg, for attempting to drive a motor vehicle whilst under the…

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Railway League Meeting Burcher-Nyngan Extension

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 12 December 1946 · page 1

There was a very good numerical as well as representative attendance at the adjourned public meeting in the Civic Chambers on…

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Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting of Members Educational Film of Lachlan Valley -- The Grenfell-Forbes Railway Extension -- Planting Scheme Advocated -- Vexed Question of Meat Deliveries

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 December 1946 · page 9

BROUGHT forward a week owing to the close approach of the Christmas season, the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Monday night was not largely attended. The president. Mr. J. R. Simpson. and three others sent along apologies,…

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Insufficient Funds for Road Work War's Effect on Main Road Board Activities

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 16 December 1946 · page 2

A striking picture of how the position of the Main Roads Board has changed as a result of the war years was given in the…

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Train Travel The Forbes-Sydney Service Better Conditions Sought

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1946 · page 1

Comfort of the passengers should be the first consideration of the railway authorities, declared members of the Parkes Chamber of…

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Xmas Eve Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1946 · page 1

The stationmaster at Central Wyalong advised the "Advocate" that a special train will leave West Wyalong at 6.15 p.m. on Tuesday, 24th…

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Road Works in the Shire Engineer Reports to Bland Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1946 · page 4

An extensive report on road works in the Shire, and the progress made in repairs, was made to Bland Shire Council by the Engineer (Mr. J. F. Spence) at last Friday's meeting…

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Money for Road Work War's Effect on Main Roads Board

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 30 December 1946 · page 5

A striking picture of how the position of the Main Roads Board had changed as a result of the war years was given in the Legislative Assembly…

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