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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 5 of 29

Road Hogs Beware

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

Commissioner of Police, Mitchell, proposes to make a definite move to ensure public safety against Road…

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Railway Commissioners. Visit to Manilla

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 2

The Chief Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Fraser, accompanied by his assistant Commissioners will make their annual tour of…

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Andrews Tells of Thrilling Trials on Gobi Desert Explorer's Own Account Gives Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Credit For Remarkable Exploits. Say They Will Be The "Covered

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 4

This is the first of a series of four interesting articles regarding the recently ended third Asiatic Expedition of the American Museum of Natural…

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Motor Cars' Toll 8143 Smashes in 1925 SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 1

There were 8143 accidents in the Metropolitan area in which motor cars were involved in 1925. Of these 113 were fatal, and in 89 cases,…

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Andrews Tells of Thrilling Trials on Gobi Desert. Explorer's Own Account Gives Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Credit For Remarkable Exploits. Says They Will Be The "Covered Wagons of the Desert," Only Car Capable of Such Performance

North West Champion · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 7

This is che first of a series of four interesting articles regarding the recently ended third Asiatic Expedition of the American Museum of…

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Motor Notes. Truck Economics

Manilla Express · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 4

The great question which every prospective country buyer will at once ask himself is "Is it a paying proposition?" We shall…

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Motoring Notes Additions to Car Designs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 4

Probably one of the most notable features in connection with the advancements of motor engineering is provided by "the variety of…

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Thrilling Trials Dr. Andrews Tells of Gobi Desert Dodge Bros. Motor Cars Given Credit

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 1

This is the first of a series of four Interesting articles regarding the recently untied third Asiatic Expedition of the American Museum of Natural…

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Motorists, Heed This! Instal New Tyres

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 March 1926 · page 2

Many motorists, when starting out on their first holiday motor trip, are inclined to take risks by starting out with tyres that have seen good…

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Main Roads Work

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 March 1926 · page 1

Important road works, representing about £160,000, either in hand, about to be put into effect, or contemplated, are detailed in…

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Aeroplane Fatality

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

A shocking aeroplane fatality occurred near Christchurch (N.Z.) last night. The machine was looping the loop when it suddenly nose dived and…

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Aeroplane Crashes. Two Occupants Killed. Wellington (N.z.)

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

An officer of the Territorial Air Force and an aerodrome employee were killed, and another officer was badly injured, in an aeroplane crash…

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Motor Lorry Catches Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2
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In common with many other business houses in Moree, the staff of A. C. Reid and Co., Ltd., has been considerably affected by the prevailing…

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Motor Bus Burned

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2
Also in North West Champion

Mr. F. Kelly's yellow motor bus, which used to ply for hire between the Moree Bere Baths and the town, was on its way to Richmond to pick…

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Motor Car Risks

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

The question whether a motorist is liable for the safe carriage of a guest in his car, and can consequently be sued if there is an accident, has been…

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Barwon River Bridge

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 3

Mr. W. J. Scully, M.L.A., has been informed by the Under-Secretary of the Public Works Department that in regard to the proposed bridge over…

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Halls Creek Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

Mr. G. L. Oswald wrote to last Shire Council meeting:-- "With reference with my conversation with the Councillors in…

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Tarpoly Creek Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

Mr. E. R. Etheridge complained at last Shire Council meeting about the state of the road…

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