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

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

415 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 9 of 21

Railway Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1924 · page 2

A Reuter's message states that the railway strike position is although 39 stations are still closed. Trains are in operation on all lines…

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New Motor Garage

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 June 1924 · page 2

A new company has been formed in Narr[?] for the purpose of running an up-to-date motor garage. The manager of the company [?] Mr. S. E. ready for business of any class now, they will not be in full swing until the end of June. The garage is situated in the main street opposite the…

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For Road Work Motor Lorry for Namoi Shire

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 1

The following report was furnished by the shire engineer (Mr. J. S. HcGowen) to the meeting of councillors of Namoi Shire on Tuesday…

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Motoring Notes Using the Spark and Throttle Levers. a Throttle and Spark Adjustment for Every Road Condition

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 June 1924 · page 4

We would preface these observations by referring first of all to the heading to this article; where it will be seen that we have alluded to the…

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Burning of Motor Lorry

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1924 · page 2

When the case of Joseph Williams, who was churned with maliciously burning a motor l[?]ry and who was represented by Mr. F. C. Webb, was…

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The Lonely Road

Manilla Express · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 2

Some women rebell at the idea of 'settling down' when they are married. Certain are convinced that matrimony demands the old…

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Motoring Notes Sidelights on the Instrument Board

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 June 1924 · page 4

Whether it be of shining alluminlum, polished wood or just plain deal, the instrument board has a more useful function in life than to add to the…

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Railway Sleepers Increased Price Proposed

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 June 1924 · page 2

Giving evidence before the Public Works Committee in reference to a railway Mr. William Hutchinson, chief engineer for railways in course…

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Train Fatality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 6

A man was killed by a train at Ashfield station on Saturday night, identified as Cyril Betterick, 34 of Hardy Street, Ashfield…

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The Main Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 2

There is no more pressing question in the State than the urgent need to improve our public roads. The Federal Government recognises this and…

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Motoring Notes to Drive or to Steer? Little Touches Which Mark the Expert

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 4

The simplicity with which the man in the street can attain a sufficient degree of proficiency to be granted his driver's license, leads many amateur…

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Motorists Escape Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 2

One of the most remarkable escapes recorded in connection with motor smashes happened early on Sunday morning, when a motor car…

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Sulky and Motor Van Collide

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 2

John Templeton was driving with his wife in a sulky at Arncliffe last night when it collided with motor van. The occupents of the sulky were…

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Motoring Notes Adjustments to the Transmission. a Help to Long Life and Smooth Running

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 5

Perhaps the day will come when some enterprising manufacturer will place on the market a cur equipped with a type of body which will allow…

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Railway Fatality Run Over By Truck

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 2

John Callaghan, aged 61 years, a married man, and brother of Mr. D. Callaghan, of Maitland Street, Narrabri, was killed on Friday morning…

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Special Road Grant

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 July 1924 · page 2

Last year when notice was received from the Department that special grants had been made available by the Federal…

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Main Roads Bill

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 2

The d[?]fting of the Main Roads Bill, to be submitted to Parliament, this session, has been considered by Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Lands…

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Troop Transport by Air. New 27-Seater Aeroplane. Carries 8[?] Tons at 97 M.p.h

North West Champion · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 6

One of the largest modern aeroplanes yet produced has just been successfully tested in England. It is known as the "Awana" Troop-Carrier,…

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Tram Smash

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 2

A sensational tram smash occurred in Western Road, Rozelle, on Tuesday morning. A tram consisting of two cars, crested into a, stationary motor…

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Motoring Notes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 1

Many are the uses to which the automobile is now being put to in various parts of the world. One of the latest is travelling vans (fitted with…

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