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

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

569 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 29

Engine's Mad Rush Breaks Away From Train

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1926 · page 3

A locomotive attached to a cattle train broke away on the mountains yesterday and rushed madly from Faulconbridge to Blaxland (the…

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A Weekful of Motoring Records Overland Six and Willys' Knight Triumphant. 24 Hours Non-stop--Beurke and Back Record--200 Hours Reliability

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 January 1926 · page 4

Saturday, 12th December saw the completion of one of the most remarkable series of motoring tests Conducted in Australia…

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Road Signs To be Placed at Railway Crossing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

The Work's Committee of the local Council recently inspected the Railway crossing at the south end of Maitland Street with a view to…

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New Depot Opened First Motor Showroom in Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 5

Much comment has been made on the new showroom and depot, which have just been completed for Mr. W. J. Tho[?] in Maitland…

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Main Roads Board's Work

Manilla Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 2

Speaking at Lismore, the Chairman of the Main Road's Board, Mr J. Garlick pointed out that the whole of the motor…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles

Manilla Express · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 4

A tailor called upon one of his customers with his bill. The customer was in bed. "You've brought your account…

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Motor Transport To Suepercede Trams Statement by Minister

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 4

Motor transport offered the most suitable means for opening up new suburbs and country districts as yet unserved by railways, said the Chief…

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Motor Spirit Supplies

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1926 · page 2

To-day will be a red-letter day in motoring circles in Moree. It marks the extension of bulk disribution of motor sprit to this city. Motorists…

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Motor Train for Mungindi

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. Quinton Area Commissioner for the North-West. informs us that a motor train fron Moree to Mungindi has been authorised and will be…

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Shire Work Construction and Maintenance of Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 2

Works in progress and projected for the ensuing month:— Narrabri-Boggabri:— Complete formation at the 27m. Complete the…

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Construction of Roads

Manilla Express · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 2

The Engineer reported at last Council meeting that the Main Roads Board desired that certain new ideas be carried out regard…

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Run Over by Train Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 5

Sydney Ebsrfield. 15, fell out of a train near Box Hill, Melbourne, rendering him unconscious. Another train coming in the opposite direction…

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Railway Employee Killed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 2

Barney O'Brien, a railway employee, was struck by an engine at a level crossing between St. Peters and Sydenham. His skull and both arms…

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Australia Takes Fourth Place In World's Use of Motor Transport Huge Increase

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 6

The development of motor transport in Australia has been remarkable, by figures made available by the Traffic Department indicate the…

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Motor Hill-climbing. Extraordinary Test

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

Advices from England state that the annual award of the Royal Automobile Club for the most meritorious performance or contribution towards…

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Railway Transport of Sick Persons

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly, Capt. Chaffey, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Railway if he would confer with the Railway Commissioners with a view…

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Motoring Notes Patching Broken Springs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 3

There are some fortunate persons who drive for many a mile with a broken car spring and who only discover the damage when they come to…

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Railway Tranport of Sick Persons

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

Speaking recently in Parliament on the above matter:— Captain Chaffey: I desire to ask the Minister for Railways if he will…

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New South Wales Government Railways Excursion to Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 1

Excursion Tickets at Single fare for the double journey (minimum rates 8/9 First-class and 5/10 Second-class) will be issued at Narrabri to…

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Railway Excursions Applicable to All Parts of State

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 3

The Railway Department announces that the first series for the current year of excursions applying to all parts of the State will be run…

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