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

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

212 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 11

Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1922 · page 1

The high price of petrol is having a marked effect on the volume of motoring done in the Commonwealth. The reduction of motor fuel to something…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 1

Quite one of the most interesting useful novelties that is being marketed in England is what might be termed the "Motorist's cigarette." This is…

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Railway First-aid Class

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 2

After receiving a course of instruction in "How to render First Aid to the Sick and Injured," the following were successful in passing the…

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Railway Fatality Verdict Accidental Death

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 1

An enquiry was held into the circumstances surrounding the death of Th[?] John McCarth, by the district coroner (Mr. H. L. Walker) at…

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North Shore Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 2

Sinister rumors are current to the effect that the construction of he Norh Shore Bridge is to be placed in the hands of a foreign firm…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 4

A great deal was said at the end of the war concerning the influence that all the experience gained in aeroplane engine design would have upon…

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Dubbo-werais Creek Railway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 2

(Mr. W. E. Wearne, M.L.A., has forwarded us the following letter for publication:— Dear Sir,—Referring to your…

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Railway to Coonamble

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 2

A meeting was held in the Council Chambers, Narrabri West, last night in furtherance of the scheme to construct a railway line from…

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A Wages Dispute to Dismiss Railway Commissioners

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 1

At a mass meeting of the Amulg[?]ated Society of Engineers held at the Trades Mall, the following resolutions were carried:—…

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Open Up the Pilliga Coonamble Railway Advocated Meeting at West Narrabri Remarkable Convincing Speeches Extraordinary Timber Resources. Room for Thousands of Settlers

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 2

The agitation to open up the Pilliga by a railway running from Narrabri West to Coonamble was advanced another stage by an influential meeting…

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Uniform Railway Gauge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 2

Mr. V. M. Hughes deplores what he terms the inexcusable parochial standpoint from which the Victorian Parliamentary Standing Committee of…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 4

Preliminary arrangements have already been made for the French Grand Prix motor races for 1922, the dates fixed being July 15th and 16th, and…

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1917 Railway Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 2

The Australian Railways Union is disappointed at the terms of Judge Edmunds' report. The Union has decided to call upon the…

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Railway to Coonamble Propaganda by the League

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 2

ThE West Narrabri Railway League is issuing the following circular letter to public bodies. We wish to draw your attention is…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 1

Writing in the "Autocar" (England) a contributor Bays we should place no obstacles in the way of a cheap motor fuel; Its production should be…

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Pheasant Stops a Train

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 2

A Great Western Railway express from London was stopped in an extraordinary way near Welshpool. The brakes were suddenly applied, and the…

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Motor Bandits

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 2

A thrilling duel between four armed bandits and a policeman was seen by crowds leaving threatres along Broadway. The robbers, who were, all…

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"Sack the Railway Commissioners."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 3

Whilst addressing a meeting at Wallerawang, an interjector suggested that the Government should sack the Chief Railway Commissioner. "Give…

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Race for Life Horse Beats Train

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 3

At Ryde station a group of railway officials and a number of people who were waiting for a train witnessed an exciting contest. It was a race…

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Late Telegrams. Aeroplane Crashes. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 2

One of the machines crashed in the Inauguaral flight over the route from Geraldton to Derby. Lieut. Fawcett and a passenger were killed…

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