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

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

274 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 14

Verdict For Weethalle Motorist District Court Claim For £235 Damages Car Accident Near Gidginbung

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 2

Mrs. Gladys Victoria Stuart, wife of Mr. William T. Stuart, of Weethalle, was granted a verdict for £235 in the District Court, Wyalong, for damages for…

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Shocking Motor Accident Miraculous Escape Of Occupants

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 2

One of the most gruesome nerve racking sights we have ever witnessed was that at the foot of William street last Friday night…

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Money for Local Government Roads Lamentably Inadequate

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 1

"It seems impossible to drive home to those in authority that unless substantial funds are made available to councils, either from…

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Burcher-nyngan Railway Extension Second Successful Meeting at Bobadah

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 2

There was a very good attendance of delegates at the meeting held at Bobadah on the afternoon of the 29th March. The first…

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Cowra Road Wesley Guild

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Wesley Guild was held on Friday last, there being a fair attendance. In the absence of Rev. Collard…

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Repairs Needed on Shire Roads Letters From District Bodies

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 8

A number of letters from organisations in the Shire were received by Bland Shire Council's meeting on Friday last, asking for road repairs…

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Workneeded on Shire Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 5

The road between E. McKenzic's and Scott's properties at Bolygamy was referred to the Shire Engineer for alloiition…

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Car Accident on Bimbi Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

The driver, Mr. Neil McMillan, of Bribabaree, and a passenger. Mrs. E. D. Bode, received, injuries when a car capsized…

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Road Grants Insufficient Review sought by Shires Assn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

Bland Shire Council, at the instigation of the Shires Association, is joining with other Councils in representations for increased grants of money to Local…

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To Speed Si Per Deliveries Road Transport To Be Used

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

Whealfarmers in southern districts who are experiencing delays in delivery of superphosphate may now make use of…

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Burcher-Nyngan Railway Extension; Deputation to Premier

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

A meeting of the Burcher-Nyngan Railway Extension Scheme, held at Bobadah recently, decided to send a deputation to the State Premier as soon as possible…

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An Eyesore Railway Approach Maintenance Problem

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1947 · page 3

While the Railway Commissioner agrees with Forbes Council (and everyone else) that the approach to the Forbes station is an eyesore,…

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Road Tax Waived on Fertiliser

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 3

The State Government has decided to waive for the next two months the road tax on the carriage of fertilisers for distances…

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In Motor Oil Chemistry Starts Where Nature Stops

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 5

To keep pace with the constant improvements that have been made in motor engine design, chemists have stepped in to increase the…

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Man Killed in Road Tragedy

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 2

A man was killed and his companion seriously injured when they Vero knocked down by a car near Bribbarce on Friday night…

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Australia's First Motor-ways Welcomed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 6

Details of the Main Roads Department's plans tor the construction of Australia's first ultra-modern "Motor-ways" are…

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Railway Excursions

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 1

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced today that arrangements had been made for excursion…

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Cowra Road Wesley Guild

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 3

There was a very large attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting held last Friday night at "Spring Vale."…

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Car Collision On the Parkes Road Travellers Have Double Escape

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

A crash occurred on the Forbes Road near Daroobalgie, about 9 o'clock last Friday night, when a heavy truck travelling south came into collision with…

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10 Dead; 60 Injured; Brisbane Train Derailment BRISBANE

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1947 · page 1

Ten people were killed and more than sixty seriously injured in a shocking train derailment at Cape Mountain, fourteen miles from Brisbane, about 10.30 a.m…

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