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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

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Motor Car Accident

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 2

Whilst motoring from Tamworth the other day, Dr. Scott, of Scone, ran the car into a gully, doing serous damage to the motor (says the…

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Another Railway Enquiry

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 January 1913 · page 2

An enquiry took place last week at the local railway station as to how a set of points became disconnected. The enquiry lasted quite a long…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Tuesday, January 21 1913. Special Grants for Main Roads

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 2

The decision of the Minister for Works to amend his attitude in regard to the shires and the main roads is worthy of favorable comment in view of the universal…

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The Tamworth Daily Observer Tuesday, January 21 1913. Special Grants for Main Roads

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 2

The decision of the Minister for Works to amend his attitude in regard to the shires and the main roads is worthy of favorable comment in view of the universal…

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Accident to Engine Fireman. Struck on Head While Passing Under Bridge. Narrabri

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 2

A fireman named Alfonse Irwin, on a stock train running from West Narribri to Werris Creek, met with a serious accident on Friday afternoon, He had occasion to…

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Accident to Engine Fireman. Struck on Head While Passing Under Bridge. Narrabri

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 21 January 1913 · page 2

A fireman named Alfonso Irwin, on a stock train running from West Narribri to Werris Creek, met with a serious accident on Friday afternoon, He had occasion to…

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Epidemic of Train Derailments

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

On Tuesday of last week the Glen lands mail train, which is timed to arrive in Tamworth at about 10.30 p.m., did not put in an appearance until about mid-night…

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Peel Shire Main Roads. Estimated Cost to Complete, £26,375. Government's Offer of Special Grants

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 4

The Peel Shire Council on Friday last received from Mr. R. H. Levien, M.L.A., a copy of a letter received from the Public Works Department with reference to grants…

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Peel Shire Main Roads. Estimated Cost to Complete, £26,375. Government's Offer of Special Grants

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 4

The Peel Shire Council on Friday last received from Mr. R. H. Levien, M.L.A., a copy of a letter received from the Public Works Department with reference to grants…

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Another Motor

Manilla Express · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 2

Mr. W. Odell has added another automobile to his line of motor cars. He went to Sydney last week, and came toot-tooing home in a…

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The Electric Motor As a Substitute for the Brain

Manilla Express · Wednesday 22 January 1913 · page 4

That the function of the human Brain can in certain cases be fulfilled by mechanical devices has long been understood, and has led, among other things,…

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Furious Motor Car Driving. a Moree Prosecution. Moree

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 3

At the police court this morning William Parker, a licensed motor car driver, of Roma (Q.), was fined £1 and 6s costs for driving a car at a furious pace on a recent…

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Local Railway Revenue

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

The coaching returns for the month of December at the Tamworth railway station show that the passenger tickets issued numbered 7278, being an increase as…

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Local Railway Revenue

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

The coaching returns for the month of December at the Tamworth railway station show that the passenger tickets issued numbered 7278, being an increase as…

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Furious Motor Car Driving. a Moree Prosecution. Moree

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 3

At the police court this morning William Parker, a licensed motor car driver, of Roma (Q.), was fined £1 and 6s costs for driving a car at a furious pace on a recent…

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Victorian Road Construction SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 6

The Victorian Government intends to give a million pounds and lend a million pounds, repayable in 31½ years, for read construction…

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London's Streets of Death High Rate of Motor Accidents. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 4

An outcry has been raised in London in consequence of the numerous deaths occasioned by motor accidents. During the last 10 months there were 310…

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London's Streets of Death High Rate of Motor Accidents. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 4

An out[?]ry has been raised in London in consequence of the numerous deaths occasioned by motor accidents. During the last 10 months there were 310…

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Walgett-Coonamble Railway

The North Western Courier · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 3

We have much pleasure in publishing the following extracts from the Coonamble "Independent" in its report of the Public Works inquiry…

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Railway Carriages on Fire. Serious Damage at Wallangarra. Tenterfield

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 2

At 3 o'clock this morning the railway carriage shed at Wallangarra was found to be on fire. In spite of all efforts the shed and four carriages were completely…

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