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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 14 of 19

Can't Work On Undedicated Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 5

Council cannot carry out work on undedicated roads, Cr[?] E. F. Crook told last week's meeting of the council…

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"No Roads Worse than at Blow Clear"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 1

No roads in the Bland Shire could be worse than those in the Blow Clear area, Cr. F. W. Rossiter said at last week's meeting of the Bland Shire…

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The Bridge Over Muddy Lagoon Shire Waits For Main Roads Board Reply

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 1

JEMALONG Shire Council is still awaiting a definite reply from the Main Roads Department regarding its attitude on the proposal to place a high-level all-weather north and south road on the Grenfell Road. The…

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The Caragatel Bridge: Promise Dishonored

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 1

Arising from the minutes at Thursday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council it was decided that the president (Cr. Cutcliffe) and…

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No Double-Crossing On Bates' Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 2

When the Forbes branch of the Road Safety Council met on Thursday, the Municipal engineer, Mr. K. Prendergast was able to…

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Free Films: Road Safety Evening

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 1

Free Road Safety films of an entertaining, as well as instructive type, will be shown at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. This…

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Shire Roads Works: Engineer's Report On Flood Damage

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 4

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

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Forbes-Condobolin Road Mail Service Extended

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 4

Increased mail facilities have been provided for residents in the district between coronella and the Forbes-Condobolin Road. This is…

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Road Safety "Blitz"

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. congratulates the Acting Commissioner of Police (Supt. Delaney) upon his decision to intensify traffic law…

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Complaint on Shire Road (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 1

Sir,—I would like to make a complaint through your paper to the eyes of the Bland Shire Council as to the road betwieen…

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Hints to Motor Owners

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 6

Spark plugs should be tested occasionally with a reliable tester and replaced if faulty, says the N.R.M.A. To insure…

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Payten's Bridge £1000 For Telephones

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 6

Well-attended meetings of the local Bush Fire Brigade, the Progress Association and the Development League were Held in…

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Road Safety Tributes To Inspector Nixon

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Forbes branch of the Road Safety Council on Thursday, congratulations were given to Sergt. Nixon…

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Forbes Gets A Motor Cycle Racing Track

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 8

Forbes is to have a motor cycle racing track. The Forbes Motor Cycling Club has been granted a lease for 10 years of the Calarie…

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Record Claims For Motor Cycle Thefts

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 6

Sydney insurance companies are paying record total claims of more than £4000 monthly with the increase of motor cycle…

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Camp Street Bridge

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

The Forbes Council's desire to have Camp St. bridge raised has been 'noted' by the Main Roads Dept., and further advice will be…

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Road Safety

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

Road Safety lectures and films, and the interest of a Judge of the Supreme Court have already had an effect on the children of the…

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Trainees In Road Accident

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

Five Forbes National Service trainees had a lucky escape from serious injury when returning on leave from Holdsworthy camp at…

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Forbes Main Roads Grants Cut Down

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

"This is a very serious matter," said Mr. K. Prendergast, to the Forbes Council on Thursday. "It will cut out scaling and not leave…

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Road Safety Limericks Closing Soon

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 3

The Forbes brunch of the Road Safety Council is closing its Road Safety limerick competition on October 31…

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