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

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

442 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 23

Motor Car and Tram Collide

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 1

A sensational collision between a motor car and a tram occurred at Rockrale, but although both vehicles were extensively damaged no one was…

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To-day's Wires. Run Down by Train. One Man Killed: Another Injured. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 2

One man was killed and another seriously injured when they were run down by a train in a deep cutting at Come yesterday afternoon. Sydney…

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Sydney Harbor Bridge. a Great Achievement. No Cost to Country Electors. (Issued by the National Association of New South Wales)

North West Champion · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 1

In the country districts the Progressives are seeking the support of [?] very large section of the people to whom the Nationalists also make their…

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Motor 'Buses

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners have approved of the purchase of six motor buses, which, at on early date, would ply between the spit-road junction and…

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Railway Men Run Down

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 7

Two or the railway maintenance staff name F. J. Stevens and Albert Waring, were engaged taking measurements in a deep cutting at Come…

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Railway Fatality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 2

One man was killed and another, seriously Injured when they were run down by a train in a deep cutting at Come yesterday. Their names were…

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Motor News. Annual Hill Climb. Essex (Eng.) Motor Cycle Club

North West Champion · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 3

Kop Hill is noted for the annual hill climb held at Princes Risboro by the Essex Motor Cycle Club, England. Huge crowds attend this event, and at…

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Motoring Notes The Headlight Question

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 4

With the approach of winter, it has become more necessary than ever that some definite steps should be taken in order to secure a solution of…

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Motor News. Buses in the United States. Astonishing Development

North West Champion · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 1

In view of the stren[?]ous opposition in certain parts of the Commonwealth to the development of motor bus transport some enlightening details…

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Mutilated Body on Railway. Cessnock

North West Champion · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 2

The mutilated body of George Hi[?]ard of Minmi. a timber getter, was found on the railway near the Aberdare crossing. The body had been…

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Tenders for Road Work

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 2

Tenders are called in this issued by the Shire Engineer for a number of contracts for roadwork, the specifications for which may be seen at the…

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Moree Town Council. Another Water Supply Debate. Tarring of Roads and Parking of Cars

North West Champion · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 3

At the fortnightly meeting of the Moree Municipal Council on Monday there were present: The Mayor (Aldovman R E. Cummins), Aldermen G…

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North-western Stock Railway Facilities Expedited

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 2

The general secretary of the Graziers' Association of New South Wales (Mr. Allen) has been informed by the Railway Department that it has…

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North Westrn Railway Picnic

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 2

Beautifully fine weather , prevailed for the 1925 Railway Picnic held on the Narrabri Showground last week. From Inverell, Werris Creek and…

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Motor News. Reckless French Drivers. Standardizing Sizes of Tyres

North West Champion · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 1

A novel method has been suggested in France with a view to reducing or preventing reckless driving of ears in that country. The French authorities…

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Dealing with Motor Traffic Tour Miles an Hour Around Corners

Manilla Express · Friday 22 May 1925 · page 2

At last meeting of the Municipal Council, Ald. Morris said that the regularity in which motor accidents were happening…

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Arcrashed Through Bridge [?] Occupants Killed SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 25 May 1925 · page 2

A message from Leadville, relating to the motor car tragedy on the Cassilis road on' Saturday night, states that E. Nairne, of Coolab, and J…

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Motoring Notes Cars, Corners and Capsizes. The Skilled Driver Instinctively Sums Up the Road Ahead

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1925 · page 5

It is a regrettable fact, but one which is none the less true, that every week sees a great number of car accidents which, if we call a spade a spade, can…

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Motor News. Latest Douglas Successes

North West Champion · Monday 25 May 1925 · page 3

Latest advices from England show that at the famous Annual Kop Hill Climb Alvis cars put up the finest light car performance, winning two…

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Tenders for Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1925 · page 2

Tenders are being called for the erection of a plain beam bridge of five 25ft, spans over Eomangera Creek on road Mungindi to Boomi. Plans and…

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