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

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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"Going Up." In An Aeroplane. Perdriau's Aero at Tamworth. a First Fligliter's Candid Impressions

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 2

You start to sway, and then, you shut your eyes. You're on the way that leads to Paradise…

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Motor Cycling

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 1

The Reliability Trial for the 26th instant will start from the Oval. Competitors are reminded that they must be ready to start at 8.30 a.m. or lose one…

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Orange Farmers Disgusted. Increased Railway Fares and Freights. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Orange Farmers ind Settlers' Association carried a motion protesting against the action of the Railway Commissioners in mixing fares…

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Aeroplane Wreck. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

A new Blerlot aeroplane constructed to carry 25 passengers in the London service, was wrecked in the preliminary trial in France. The pilot…

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Rail Motor Service for Country Districts. Every Promise of Success

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 4

The General Secretary of the Primary Producers' Union, in response to numerous inquiries from members of the various branches, for information…

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Upper Manilla Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

At the Municipal Council last week acknowledgments were received from Hon. D. Storey and the Department of Works,…

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Aeroplane Damaged. Result of Yesterday's Storm

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon's fierce storm in Tamworth was responsible for the partial wreck of Messrs. Perdriau Ltd.'s aeroplane. There is no place in…

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Fatal Fall From Train. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 5

Frederick Barton fell from a tram in Norton Street, Leichardt to-day. He got up and went on with his work, apparently uninjured, but later became ill and…

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Railway to the Coast. Minister for Works at Walcha. National Government's Record. The Various "Scandals." WALCHA

Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

The Hon. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works and Railways, accompanied by Mr. Lane, M.P., paid a visit to Walcha towards the end of the week. He was…

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General Cable News. French POLITICS.Stormy Debate in Chamber of Deputies.Government on Rocky Road. i PARIS

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

After five hours of stormy and confused debate in the Chamber, Mr. Leon Dandet, moved a resolution condemning the appointment of M.Sleef as Minister…

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Aeroplane Damaged

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

Monday afternoon's fierce storm in Tamworth was responsible for the partial wreck of Messrs. Perdriau Ltd.'s aeroplane. There is no place in…

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Trouble in Ireland. Train Shot At. London, Wednesday, Midnight

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

A London cable states that another attempt was made to assassinate Sergt. Sullivan while travelling from Cork to Tralee, for the purpose of giving…

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Upper Manilla Bridge

Daily Observer · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. G. R. W. McDonald, M.L.A., has received a letter from the Department of Works, relative to the proposed Up­per Manilla bridge, in answer to his…

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Interstate Railways. Growing Traffic Ir Stock. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The growing importance of stock traffic between Now South Wales and Queensland has caused a proposition giving direct railway connection between…

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Baby Stops Train. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

A train from Bankstown was delayed this morning owing to a baby being born on board the train, which had to be held up while had officials called…

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Country v. City Roads. Maintenance Problem. Are Sydney Joy-riders Hie only Concern?

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 5

Mr. D. H. Sinclair president Ashford Shire Council, writes:— It is very interesting to read in the issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald"…

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Where Shall the Money Go ? In Building Wsw State or City Railways ?

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Finch, Moonan Flat, is strong for the new State:— I must compliment your paper upon the attitude it lias taken up in regard to…

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Accident on Railway. Gatekeeper Seriously Injured. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 1

Charles Baker, gatekeeper at John St. railway crossing, was found lying unconscious on the line shortly after nine o'clock last night. He was conveyed to…

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Train Held Up. with Empty Revolver. Vancouver

Daily Observer · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

An Omaha message says an unmasked bandit robbed the Union Pacific mall car on the Limited train, and secured £40,000 in cash and Liberty Bonds…

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Light That Failed. Newspaper Run by Motor Car

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

Owing to a serious breakdown at Forbes gasworks, the main portion of the city of Forbes has been in darkness during portion of the week. There…

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