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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 10 of 17

Train As Law Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 6

Mr Justice S[?] who recently heard an application and granted an injunction against a firm company in a train at Cannon Street Station,…

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A Boon to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 2

Motorists will be increased in the advertisement elsewhere in this issue regarding "Suffix"—a marvellous preparation to prevent punctures…

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Novel Road Maker

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 1

A novel road-making device has been introduced by Mr. White, engineer to the Rylstone Shire. It consists of a log [?]awn through the centre and…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 4

The announcement made by the Dunlop Co. that their Cord motor tyres are now available in popular sizes will interest motorists throughout…

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Narrabri-west Gwabegar Railway

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 1

As a result of the representation made to the various Ministers by [?] the West Narrabri-Gwabegar Railway League, arrangements have been…

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Motors in Collision

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 2

A collision occurred on the Tamworth road, beyond Attunga, on Saturday afternoon, between a ford car, driven by Mr. C. Norris,…

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Railway Drain

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Monday night the question of forcing the Railway Department to do something to abate the menace arising from the…

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Fourth Railway Commissioner

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 2

The State Government has decided to introduce a bill during the coining session to abolish the office of the fourth Railway Commissioner and…

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Improvements at Railway Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Monday night, the insufficient accommodation at the local railway station was again referred to by the Mayor…

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Local & General News Mail Train Delayed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 July 1923 · page 2

The mail train from Sydney was about, an hour and a half late this months, the delay being caused through a tube bursting near…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 July 1923 · page 1

The must extravagant method of descending hills is merely to close the throttle or switch off the Ignition and allow the engine to be overrun by the…

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Motor Car Dives Over Cliff. One Person Killed, Six Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 July 1923 · page 3

A motor car was travelling along Audley Road Hill, near National Park, when the driver saw a car coming in the opposite direction. He…

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West Narrabri Gwabegar Railway Last Thursday's Deputation Favorable Reception

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 July 1923 · page 2

The deputation formed by the West Narrbri-Gwabegar Railway League, waited on the Minister for Public Works, Mr Ball, on Thursday…

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Train Smash

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 2

Two trains collided [?]ear Hanover, Germany. Twenty seven persons were killed, and twenty-five seriously injured. A later message states that…

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Late Telegrams. Railways and Tramways. Question of Separation. Mr. Frashr's Appointment. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 2

The question of separating the railways and tramways administration is claiming the serious attention of the Cabinet…

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Biniguy Railway. 31/7/23

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

In response to a request to the Postal Department by the folk served by the Biniguy Rail Post Office for increased postal facilities, a mall bag is…

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Motor Car Smashed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 2

Whilst, endeavouring to avoid a collision with another car, the driver of a Hudson motor car crashed into a post in Bayswater road on Wednesday…

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Motor Car Age

Manilla Express · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 3

Sir Erie Geddes. presiding at the 35th anniversary of the invention of Dunlop pneumatietyres, said that the world now…

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Train and Tram Collide

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Sunday 5 August 1923 · page 2

A train and an electric tram collided near Deepdine railway station. Victoria, late on Saturday night. Only the fact that the train was…

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Motoring & Cycling

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Sunday 5 August 1923 · page 4

Gradually the one hour motor cycle track record is approaching tho 100 miles per hour mark. The latest performance is only one mile off the…

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