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

Railways, roads & transport, 1948

314 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 16

Motor 'Cops' will lead Procession

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 5

Four hefty police officers riding motor cycles, will lead the Hospital War Memorial Sports Carnival…

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Condobolin Motorists Welcome New Display

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

Wide interest attended the opening of the attractive new showroom of Condobolin Motors last night. Well-known Condobolm personality,…

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Taking Same Road as "Pop"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 1

A father and daughter, and a father and son, have been elected to the Committee of…

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Defective Motor Vehicles

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. has been advised by the N.S.W. Road Safety Council of a further serious increase in…

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Coroner Says Grazier Accidentally Killed by Hie Own Motor Car

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 1

By a strange and sad whim of fate, a man who had spent most of his sixty-eight years working for the advancement of the town, which gave him wealth, position and…

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State Motor Taxation Move

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 6

The NRMA and RACA fear a move by the N.S.W. Government to increase the rate of taxation upon…

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Motor Tour To Brisbane

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 4

A holiday to Brisbane by coach, via the Pacific Highway, returning by the New England Highway. is…

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Railway Department Criticised Chamber of Commerce Meets

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 3

The scant courtesy meted out to the Condobolin Chamber of Commerce by the Railway Department was severely criticised…

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Cutting Timber on Roads Jemalong Shire Prosecution

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 October 1948 · page 7

Mr. Broderick appeared for Jemalong Shire Council at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday in a prosecution against Ken White for damaging…

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West Wyalong Aerodrome; Plans Submitted for Approval

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 2

Plans for the proposed new aerodrome at West Wyalong are now in Melbourne for approval. The Shire Clerk (Mr. E. E…

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Bland Shire Will Streamline Road Construction Plant

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 1

The day of the horse-drawn graders is coming to an end, as far as Bland Shire Council (West Wyalong) is concerned: The Shire President (Cr. A…

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Railway Worker Killed at Cootamundia

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 October 1948 · page 2

The mutilated hody of Neville Harcombe, 16, of 60 Nismith Street, Young, was discovered about 100 yards on the…

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Travel by Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 1

The following letter appeared in Wednesday's issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald," above the signature of D. P…

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Extra Money From Petrol Tax for Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 8

An additional allocation of £2000 000 from the Federal petrol tax would be spent next year on road construction in the rural…

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Extra Money From Petrol Tax for Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 7

An additional allocation of £2000 000 from the Federal petrol tax would be spent next year on road construction in the rural…

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"Soft-Pedal" Used by Bland Shire Councillors; Road Requests

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 2

Bland Shire Councillors had to "soft-pedal" at the monthly meeting held at West Wyalong, when introducing private matters during "general business"…

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The Control of Forbes Aerodrome

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 1

At the meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council last night the Mayor, Ald. Cunridge, submitted the following minute:--…

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Morning Train

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 1

The West Wyalong Station Master (Mr. L. Beck) has advised "The Advocate" that the morning train which leaves…

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Train Travelling (To the Editor)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 6

Dear Sir—I quite agree with all D. M. Jones has to say in last Wednesday's "Herald" re the Riverina Express. I have…

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McKELLAR Wins Road Race

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 2

Seven competitors took part in the road race to Bogolong. Young Bruce McKellar off five minutes handicap, went away to a…

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