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

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

334 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 17

The Motor Train

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 2

It is rumored that as the result of local agitation the Railway Commissioners are considering the idea of altering the hours of…

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Camurra-boguabilla Railway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 2

We would remind those interested that the Public Works Committee will arrive in Moree on Monday next for the purpose of taking evidence in…

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Fatal Motor Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 2

One of the saddest and most tragic accidents recorded at Inverell occurred on Boking Day, the news at which east gloom over the community. The…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 4

Year by year the power output of motor cycle engines increases, but at the same time the weight of the machines increase to a corresponding…

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Rail and Tram

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 4

On New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 1,853,023 people used the trams in Sydney. This is little short of the population of the whole of the State…

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Camurra-boggabilla Railway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 2

The Public Works Committee, comprising Messrs. W. T. Dick (chairman) and Travers Ms.L.C., and Messrs. Camber Doe, Burke, Drummond and…

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Brainy Beasts and Birds. a Dog That Likes Trams

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 2

At a seaside resort there is a dog that has a remarkable faculty for stealing tram rides. Most mornings he stands at his mistress's gate…

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Spit Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 1

Sydney still wants another. Efforts are being made to effect permanent communications between Mosman and Manly by…

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The Brisbane Trams

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 January 1923 · page 2

Recently the Queensland Government took over the trams which had been several years run by a company. A argument has…

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Upper Manilla Bridge

Manilla Express · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

Good progress is now being made with this work. Up till this morning 21 piles had been driven and in another fortnight the…

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Camurra-Boggabilla Railway Public Works Committee's Inspection. Evidence Taken

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

After travelling from Moree to Goondiwindi with the Public Works Committee, one could not help being optimistic as to the chances of the…

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Border Railways. Recommendation to Victoria. Linking up Broken Hill

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 8

The State Government will probably urge upon the Victorian Government the desirability of coming to an agreement with New South Wales for the purpose…

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Camurra-Boggabilla Railway Further Evidence

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

Valuable publicity has been given to the district by the enquiry conducted by the Public Works Committee into the pros and cons of the proposal…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 1

A remarkable performance has been recorded in England by an 'A.C light car with a cylinder engine under the litres class (1300 c.c.)…

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Popular Railway Official Farewells

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 1

On Friday night last, at the Railway Refreshment rooms. Sir Andy Phipps, a popular railway employee, was presented by his fellow employers…

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Motor Train

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 2

[?] the Rail[?] Commissioners been with their [?]nofor tram that it is rumored [?]at six more are now under…

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Manilla Railway Station. Satisfactory Year

Manilla Express · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 2

We are indebted to the local station master (Mr. W. Newton) for a complete list of business transacted at the Manilla station…

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Road Expenditure

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 2

Generally speaking, we spend for the little upon our roads and just as generally we fall to get good value for what we spend. As a community we…

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Railway Commissioners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 2

The Government has decided that four Railway Commissioners are too many, but a definite reform has not yet been decided on…

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Motor Cycle Record

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 2

T. Benstead (N.S.W.) yesterday lowered the motor cycle record from Melbourne to Sydney by 36½ minutes…

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