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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 6 of 19

Road Repairs

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 4

Application has been made for a grant from Petrol Tax Funds for works to be carried out on Municipal roads, it was revealed…

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Knocked Down By Motor Vehicle

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 April 1951 · page 6

Allan Jones, two-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, of Broad Street, was lucky to escape injury when he ran into the side…

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Motor Cycle and Wood Lorry Collide. Mr. R. Stevens Seriously Injured

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 April 1951 · page 2

Mr. Radford Stevens, of. "Arizona," Goolagong Road, is in hospital in a serious condition, the result of a collision between a motor…

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Local Government Association of N.s.w. Shires Association of N.s.w. Lighting on Main Roads

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1951 · page 1

The Local Government and Shires Associations are not satisfied with the existing standard of highway and main road lighting"…

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Lighting of Main Roads

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 8 May 1951 · page 1

The Local Government and Shires Associations are not satisfied with the existing standard of Highway and Main Road Lighting," said…

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Verdict of Accidental Death Wellington Road Accident

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 8 May 1951 · page 1

An inquest into the death of John James Fowler and Patricia Elsie Francisco was held at Dubbo Court House last week, before…

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Roads Conference

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 3

Anger at the state of New South Wales roads and a determination to press for more revenue for road works were the keynotes of a…

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"Floods" Hold-up Bridge Proposal

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 2

Flood damage is the latest reason given for the hold-up with plans for the Winnunga bridge proposal…

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Disgraceful Service From Railways

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 3

The high-handed so-called service being handed out to travellers by officers of the N.S.W. Railways demands the immediate attention…

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R.S.L Man Says Railway is Too Dark

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 2

Central Wyalong Railway Station is a dark and gloomy area at night, particularly the approaches to the station. This was told to a meeting of…

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Railway Tank at Weethalle

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1951 · page 1

Mr. S. D. Dickson, M.L.A. advised Council that inquiries have not yet been completed with regard to the transfer of…

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Disgraceful Service From Railways

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 11 May 1951 · page 1

The highhanded so-called service being Handed out to travellers by officers of the N.S.W. Railways demands the…

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Why Train Does Not Pay (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 14 May 1951 · page 1

Sir.—l lead with interest a report of a meeting of the West. Wyalong District Council of the Farmers and Settlers'…

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Refreshments Refused On Train

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 1

It was reported at the meeting of the P.P. Board on 10th April that refreshments had been refused the Stock Inspector while he…

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Enjoyable Tour of the South Coast Unsurpassable Scenic Beauty Motor Travelling Over 1200 Miles Some Worthwhile Notes by M. J. CONDON

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Tuesday 15 May 1951 · page 4

Not feeling as well as usual, I decided on a complete change of air and scenery as the best cure, at all events for the time being. Further, Mrs. Condon had been under Macquarle Street Specialist treatment, and the tour was calculated to be most beneficial for both…

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Tullibigeal News Super by Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 4

Many farmers are receiving superphosphate by road transport from Newcaslte at a cost of £8 per ton freight. This…

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Temora Man Killed in Road Accident

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 2

When a truck he was driving overturned seven miles from Cootamundra on the Stockinbingal road on Friday…

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Arson! Fire Bug at Work. Two Attempts to Destroy Grenfell Motors

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1951 · page 2

Mr. G. Procter informs us that two attempts to burn down his premises took place a few days ago…

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Council to Consider Enlarging Aerodrome

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 18 May 1951 · page 2

After a full presentation of the facts by Mr. R. Howitt, pilot for Overland Air Service, the Municipal Council at its meeting on 14th May, decided to consider putting in another landing strip running south-east at the Condobolin Aerodrome…

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League Team Will Train Tues. Night

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 21 May 1951 · page 1

West Wyalong Rugby League team will train to-morrow (Tuesday) night in preparation for a Group 9 competition…

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