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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 16 of 19

Motorist Fined Failed To Give Way To Vehicle On Right

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 1

THE part heard case in which John William Mahlo pleaded not guilty to failing to give way to a vehic[?]e on his right, at the intersection of Court and Lachlan Streets, last December, was finalised at Forbes Court on…

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For Motoring Handymen

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 2

When water is noticed iu the filter bowl of your fuel pump. clean It out Immediately but donot forget to remove the float…

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Office Hours At Railway Station

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 1

The parcels office at Wyalong Central railway station will close at 12 noon on Saturdays, except for perishable parcels…

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Daily Train Service Restored To Forbes

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 1

The stationmaster at Forbes, Mr. Blundell, has received advice that the Forbes Mall is to run daily to and from Sydney, instead…

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Road Safety Limerick Comp. Closing

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 2

Readers are reminded that the Road Safety Limerick Competition closes at the end of this month. All entries must be in the…

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Should Speed Of Motor Cycles Be Controlled?

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 1

The District Coroner, Mr. G. A. Locke, J.P., had some pertinent remarks to offer when returning a verdict of accidental…

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From Our Point of View. What Is the Railways' First Duty

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 1

The Forbes Mail is now to run daily, which is a step forward. There could in this and other recent moves be the faint dawning of knowledge of what the functions of a national railway must be. The prime one is to develop…

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Roads Recommended for Repair

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 5

Reports and inspections he had made oir shire roads were given to the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council by the engineer (Mr. C. H. Martin), and were considered by council Among the recommendations…

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Road Signs For Danererous Turn

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 5

A dangerous turn on the midwestern highway, on the approach from Weethalle near Yalgogrin North, was the…

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Hint's to Motorists

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 7

Intermittent petrol supply to the petrol pump and the carburettor has quite often been round to be caused by…

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Motor Mower for Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 1

Bland Shire Council has adopted a recommendation by the engineer (Mr. C.H. Martin) that a large mower be…

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Boundary Road to Be Proclaimed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 2

The Bland Shire Council will be asked by Carrathool Shire to make joint representation with it for the proclamation as a…

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310 Bush Fire Writs Against Railways

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 1

It was revealed in Sydney last week that writs against the "N.S.W. Railways Commissioner seeking damages as a result of Wagga district bushfires last…

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Railway Crossings Expensive

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 3

The Railway Department told Carrathool Shire Council that it would cost an estimated £34, ploa £5/6/ legal expenses, to…

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CORRESPONDENCE Motor Cyclists And Road Safety (To the Editor)

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1952 · page 1

Dear Sir.--The Coroner, Mr. Locke, is to be commended for his comments in connection with recent deaths due to road accidents,…

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Road Taxes Hit Living Costs

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 3

The N.S.W. Government was increasing the cost or living by using its road transport taxes in a punitive fashion to…

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Dr. Young On Road To Full Recovery

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 5

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

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Better Deal for Country; Railway Plans Outlined

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 6 November 1952 · page 6

Outstanding impression of an inspection of Central Railway Station, including the train control room, the trouble office and the mail room by a party of…

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Half Grant To Shire's Flood-Damaged Roads

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 November 1952 · page 1

Under date October 29, 1952. Mr. C. B. Cutler, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following:--"Dear Mr. Cutler,--I refer to the…

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Motor Lorry at Weethalle Ordered off the Road

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 10 November 1952 · page 1

A motor lorry at Weethalle was in such a bad condition that a police officer ordered it to be taken off the road. This was told to the…

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