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

Railways, roads & transport, 1951

363 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 19

Cowra Aerodrome Committee

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 4

The following statement is issued by the Cowra Aerodrome Committee: On the licensing of the Cowra…

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Tragic Road Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

Mr. John Fowler, a member of the staff of Messrs Wright Hea ton & Co. at Condobolin for the past [?]5 months, met with a…

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Motor Tour of Victoria

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robin son, of "Tallandoon Park," West Wyalong, and their son Cyril, recently returned home…

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Motor Cyclist Hurt

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1951 · page 6

Noel Rath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rath, of Crawlin, was the victim of a serious accident on Saturday, breaking his leg in three…

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Opponent for John Howse. Parkes Railwayman Chosen

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 2

Mr. John Howell, a railway engine driver, of Parkes, is the endorsed Australian Labour Party candidate for Calare, according to…

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Stars of the Air Railway Carriage Was Their Home

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 6

AN abandoned railroad car was the first residence of the world-renowned Grillcr String Quartet, which will be heard over…

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Motor Cyclist Injured in Street Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 2

As the result of an accident in Main Street, West Wyalonn, this morning. Mr. Terry Wheatlev, of West Wyalong. who was…

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British Railway Workers for N.S.W.

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 6

Transport Minister Sheahan denied reports of disagreement between Premier McGifr and British railway workers to…

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Promised Train Service Hot Yet Restored

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

Denying that restoration of rail services had anything to do with the election, the Minister for Transport (Mr. Sheahan), in…

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Three Men Hurt In Car Crash On Parkes Road

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 1

Following a collision between a utility truck and a car on the Parkes road on Saturday night, three men were admitted to…

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Caragabal School Blanketed in Dust -- Request for Bitumen Road -- Personal and General News

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 6 April 1951 · page 7

Mrs. T. C. Campbell was off to Campbelltown last week to take son, Peter, to the Agricultural College to be enrolled. From there…

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Road Courtesy

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 1

The N.R.M.A. is watching with interest the efforts of good elements among heavy motor transport drivers to remove…

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"Truly a Terrible Stretch of Road!"; Milby Farmers Say

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 2

The area known as Baker's Lane in the West Milby district was described at a meeting- of the Milby Farmers and Settlers' Assn. "as a truly terrribie…

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Half-Moons Team Train To-night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1951 · page 1

West Wyalong Rugby League Half Moons Club members are Requested to attend training tonight (Thursday) and each…

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Department of Main Roads, N.s.w. Empty Bitumen Drums

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 1

Quotations, closing 2.15 pun. Friday, 20th April, 1951, are invited for the purchase and removal of 218 empty bitumen drums at…

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Council Has Aerodrome Work in Hand

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 5

Every possible action has been taken by Bland Shire Council to expedite the gravelling of the runways at the West Wyalong Aerodrome…

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Palestine Refugees Tackle Road Project With New Zeal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 4

JERUSALEM—The United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, called UN R.W.A. for short may be a long,…

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Motor Dealers In Training School Af Orange

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 April 1951 · page 6

All Rootes Group motor dealers within an area of 150 miles of Orange last week attended a training school held at Hotel…

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No Road Accident Deaths on Anzac Day SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1951 · page 1

For the first time in some years no road accident deaths were reported in New South Wales on Arizac Day. This was revealed this…

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Western Roads Neglected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 1

A letter was received at the Municipal Council meeting on 23rd April from the Dubbo Council asking whether the Council…

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