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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 15 of 19

Week-End Accidents Cowra Road Fatality

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

FORBES people were shocked on Saturday when it was learned that a Goolagong man had been killed as a result of a motor accident on the Cowra Road, some eight or nine miles, from Forbes. He died half-an-hour…

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New Car Is Designed for Aust. Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 4

"It's good to be able to introduce a car built in Australia and really designed to cope with the roughest road.conditions…

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Tuilibigeal Man and His Railway 'Problems

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 8

In yesterday's "Daily Telegraph" under Robert Kennedy's "Town Talk" column, appeared the following item…

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Road Toll: Forbes Learns Safely Hints

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 12

Speaking to a large gathering at the Town Hall last week, under the auspices of the Forbes branch of the Road Safety Council, the Field…

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1700 Children In Road Safety Sessions

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 4

THE President and Mr. Keavney, field officer for the Council, graphically stressed the need for safe driv[?] Road Safety Council, stressed the need for safe driving and walking with films and attention-compelling…

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Motor Cyclist Fell TwiceFined in Court

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 2

A 21 years old West Wyalong farmer had twice fallen on to the roadway whilst attempting to ride a motor…

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Payten's Bridge Annual School Picnic

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 6

The Payten's Bridge annual school picnic was held at the Bandon Tennis Club's recreation grounds at Fairfield on Saturday,…

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BEDGERABONG Roads Still In Bad State Light Rains Do Good BEDGERABONG, Tues

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 8

Not much change in the weather during the past week--warm days and cool nights. On Saturday afternoon there were a few…

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Motor Cyclist In Fatal Smash Near Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 1

After spending a pleasant evening in Forbes on Wednesday a young man, Trevor Drape aged 19, of Mugincob[?], near…

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West Wyalong Aerodrome And Its Drainage (To the Editor "Advocate.")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 13 October 1952 · page 2

Sir,—As a frequent and regular passenger on the airline that serves your town, I have wondered whether the deep…

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Ten Commandments For Motorists

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 6

1.The good driver keepeth his car in safe condition. 2. He driveth only when sober and never to great weariness…

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Who Would Want To Travel To Weethalle By Train?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 16 October 1952 · page 1

There has been agitation from time to time from all villages along the Rankins Springs-Barmedman line for an improved train service. The Railways Department even went so far at one stage…

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Disregarded First Rule Of The Road Cause of Man's Death at Forbes Need For Greater Care And Less Speed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 1

A MAN who had lost his life near Forbes on the morning of September 27 last, owed his death to his disregard of the first rule of the road--"Keep to the left"-- said the District Coroner at Forbes on Tuesday morning…

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One Road Death

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 1

Only one road death has been reported in N.S.W. this weekend. John James, 25. of Wickham Newcastle was killed…

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Bland Shire and Its Roads (To the Editor "Advocate")

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 4

Sir.—Recently I read in your valuable paper that the Lachlan Shire is the largest in the State…

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Forbes Gets a Motor Cycle Racing Track

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 4

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

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Work on Shire Roads by Grader Gangs

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1952 · page 3

The engineer, Mr. Duff, reported to last week's Shire meeting on the work done by auto patrol and horse grader gangs…

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£9,600 Grant for Shire Roads

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 23 October 1952 · page 6

A grant of £9600 will be made to Bland Shire Council under the terms of the Commonwealth Aid Roads…

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Caragatel Bridge: Promise By Minister

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 1

Improvements to the means of access to Forbes, particularly in flood periods, has been promised by the Minister for…

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Dr. Young On Road To Full Recovery

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 12

Dr. Geoffrey Young, the Flying Doctor is now at his home in Forbes and making steady progress towards complete recovery…

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