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

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

717 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 36

Imfortant to Motor Cap Owners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1917 · page 4

The business announcement in our columns in connection with Firestone Tyres is of unusual interest to motor car owners. for it carries…

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Alleged Manslaughter. Motor Driver Acquitted. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 2

Henry James Stevens was acquitted at the Criminal Court for the alleged man[?]aughter of Arthur Murray, a soldier, who was killed through the collision of…

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World's Largest Motor Tyre Factory. Visit by Representative

Manilla Express · Saturday 31 March 1917 · page 7

Mr. W. E. Ludlow, representative of The Firestone Tyre and Rubber Coy., Akron, Ohio, America, is at present on a visit to Australia, for the particular…

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Railway Earnings. Increase of £120,000. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 2

The railway earnings for March exceeded the average rate for the preceding eight months by over £120,000. All Government business undertakings have…

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Swinging Carriage Door. Railway Passengers Injured. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 2 April 1917 · page 2

Consternation was caused at Melbourne this afternoon when a suburban train dashed into the Flinders-street station, with one of the doors swinging open…

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Excursion Train

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1917 · page 2

The train which leff on Saturday carried the largest number of excursionists that ever left Moree. First class passengers were pleased to accept seats…

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Easter Train Arrangements

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 3

To-day and Thursday the Glen Innes mail will run in two divisions, the first leaving Tamworth at 10.2 p.m. The second division from Glen Innes will…

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Motor Smash at Singleton. Woman's Miraculous Escape. Car Wrecked. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

A motor car accident occurred on the Maitland Road last night about 2 miles from town. Mr. H. T. Lucerne, of Newscastle, with a party of four ladies…

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Fatal Tram Accident. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 April 1917 · page 2

An attempt to cross from one compartment to another on a moving tram in George-street to-day, resulted in the death of an elderly man, believed to be…

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Important to Motor Cap Owners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1917 · page 4

The business announcement in our columns in connection with Firestone Tyres is of unusual interest to motor car owners, for it carries…

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Motor and Van in Collision. Three Persons Injured Near Attunga

Daily Observer · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 1

The dust storm which prevailed last Thursday evening was responsible for a serious motor accident, on the Manilla Road, near Attunga, when a motor car…

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Fatal Motor Smash. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 9 April 1917 · page 2

As the result of a motor-car accident yesterday Mr. F. G. Perkins, a wellknown boot manufacturer, was killed instantly and a companion was badly…

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Late Telegrams. Disgraceful Main Roads. Motorists Deputation to Minister. Separate Board Wanted. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 2

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Velie "Biltwell" Motor Cars

The North Western Courier · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 6

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue Clutterbuck Bros., Ltd., 26-38 City Road, Sydney, are the selling agents for the Velle "6" world…

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JOmN BRIDGE & CO

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 4

Mr. Leslie G. Bridge, Deputy Chair man of the firm of John Bridge and Co., Ltd., of Sydney, was in Tamworth for the show. Mr. Bi dge…

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Grain Elevators. Railway Commissioner's Report Ready. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have practically completed their special report the wheat elevator contract and it will come before the Cabinet,…

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Sick Man's Long Tramp. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 2

Edward Dowling. 55 a resident of Wollongong although ill, attempted to walk from Stanwell Park to Sydney, a distance of 32 miles. He collapsed on…

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Motor Accident. Three Persons Injured Near Attunga

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 April 1917 · page 4

The dust storm which prevailed on Thursday evening, 5th instant, was responsible for a serious motor accident, on the Manilla road, near…

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Velie "Biltwell" Motor Cars

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 April 1917 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement in this issue Clutterback Bros., Ltd., 2638 City Road, Sydney, are the selling agents for the Velle "6" world…

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North Coast Railway Stopped Owing to Financial Stringency. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 April 1917 · page 2

Owing to financial stringency the Government has decided to cease work on the seventh and eighth sections of the North Coast railway, which are…

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