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

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

372 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 12 of 19

Shire Roads (To the Editor, "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 4 August 1952 · page 2

Sir,—As reported in your issue of the 17th instant, Mr. Hanilard in his report on the shire roads. stated. "The…

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Tax Deductions for Motorists

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 August 1952 · page 6

All motoring expenses incurred producing assessable income are allowable deductions for income tax purposes, says the N.R.M.A…

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50 Writs to be Served on Railway Commissioner

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1952 · page 1

Within the next few weeks approximately 50 writs would be served on the N.S.W. Commissioner for Railways by…

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Hints to Motorists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 7 August 1952 · page 1

Petrol leaks at hose connections between the tank and filler spout are not uncommon, suys the NRMA. Tightening the…

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Driving on Wet Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 4

N.R.M.A. chief engineer (Mr. C. H. Nupthall) says that when driving on wet roads tyre condition needs careful…

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Road Hogs Get Unique Punishment

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 4

Unique punishment has been meted out to road hogs la[?]ty. Motorists who exceed a speed limit in Los Angeles are likely…

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Barrows Were Faster Than The Railways

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 1

Six cement carriers who took turn about at pushing a wheelbarrow from Sydney to Melbourne in ten days,…

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Hints to Motorists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 11 August 1952 · page 1

Collection of raindrops o[?] motor vehicle headlights causes loss of vision, says the N.R.M.A. If the glass is wiped with a…

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Road Safety Council Forbes Branch Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at Thursday's meeting of the Forbes branch of the Road Safety Council. The president. Dr. Kellcher,…

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Boy Injured Near Camp Street Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 1

David Walker, 9 years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Walker, of Clement Street. Forbes, was returning on his bicycle from a Cub…

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Old Grenfell Road Residents Thank Mr. Joe Hohnberg

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 2

About fifty residents of the Old Grenfell Road met at the Grenfell C.W.A. Rest Rooms recently to express appreciation…

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Income Tax Deductions for Motorists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 August 1952 · page 1

All motoring expenses incurred producing essessable income are allowable for deductions for income tax purposes, says the N.R.M.A. Expenses include registration, insurance, repairs,…

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The Bridge Over Caragatel Creek

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 1

Traffic on State Highway No. 17, between Forbes and Wyalong, has been held up for months because the bridge at…

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Jemalong Shire Road Works Crusher Plant

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 3

In his report to Thursday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council the roads engineer, Mr. Gordon Duff, dealt with the work…

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Quandialla Road to Be Graded

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 2

All repairs to the West Wyalong-Quandialla road will be effected when the road is graded, shire engineer Mr. C. H…

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Three Requests For Repairs To Nobby's Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 2

Three requests for repairs and attention to the ViddahNobby's Road were placed before Tuesday's meeting or the…

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Hints to Motorists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 21 August 1952 · page 2

The NRMA engineers advise motorists not to use cotton waste to clean internal parts of an engine…

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Daily Mail Train To Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 1

Mr. F. J. Cahill, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following, under date August 18: "Dear Mr. Cahill,--I am…

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All-weather Road to South Meeting At Grawlin Plains

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 7

A very well-attended meeting called by the Grawlin Plains Farmers and Settlers' Association, discussed the Muddy…

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Motor Cycle Accidents

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 22 August 1952 · page 1

Of the 146 motor cyclists killed on N.S.W. roads last year, 77 or more than half were between 17 and 20 years, 38 were between 21…

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