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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 7 of 29

Motoring Notes Carbon Valves, and Engine Efficiency

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 1

From time to time every motoring writer discourses at some length on the subject of carbon formation in the engine and draws the attention of the…

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Regulation Strike Causes Confusion on the Tramways Melbourne, Bonday

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 1

A serious dislocation is occurring in the Melbourne tramways as a result of the regulation tram strike. The cars are running an hour and…

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Wonderful Feats of Dodge Bros. Motor Cars

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

This the third of a series of four interesting articles regarding the recently ended third Asiatic expedition of the American…

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Aeroplane Fatalities

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 2

Two aeroplanes crashed in England and five of the royal air force were killed. Their bodies were burnt beyond recognition The two…

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Dangerous Motor Driving

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 2

At the Warialda Police Court Leelie E. Conlan was charged with having driven a motor car recklessly in…

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"Permanent" Roads

Manilla Express · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Gostwyck Shire Council (Uralla district), it was resolved that the engineer wait on the Main Roads…

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An Objection To Closing & Road

Manilla Express · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

At the February meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council an application by Mrs. Costelloe of Upper Manilla to close a road through…

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Motor Tax Revenue

Manilla Express · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 2

At Saturday's meeting of the Shire Council, Patrick Plains Chire Council forwarded a circular letter regarding the…

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A Motor Problem

Manilla Express · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 6

Quite recently the "stork" paid a visit to the residence of Mr. A. Carmichael, in Bourke and presented his wife with a…

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Main Roads Board. "Abolition Not Considered."

North West Champion · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

Questioned yesterday the Premier said the Government bad not considered the matter of the abolition of the Main Roads' Board. The question…

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Queensland Railway Collision

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 2

A collision occurred at [?] railway station. Queensland, yesterday morning between two trains. The guard's [?] was turned completely…

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Motoring Notes Ford Starter Fault Finding

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

If the starter will not turn the engine over, test the specinc gravity of the battery with the hydrometer. It is does not give a reading of a least…

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Motor Car Events

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

Sandbag race, fastest time.—H. Cameron 1; C. Merry 2. Time 2.22 1-fifth. Six competitors. Slowest car, 126 yards, gents.—…

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The Central Motors Ltd

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 5

The Central Motor Limited displayed products of the world-famous Ford organisation, of which they are district agents. It included a…

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Horses Attack a Motor Car

North West Champion · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 1

A remarkable coincidence is reported from Crow's Nest, where a motor car, owned and driven by Mr. C. Dukes, of Plainby, has been…

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"Bridge of Sighs."

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

Billy Craig, the reckless spendthrift, son of the president of the Craig Steamship Company, tried the patience of his father…

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Closing a Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

Mr. J. D. Kennedy, informed the Shire Council that he had been instructed by the executors of the late D. Downs to apply for…

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English Motor Cars

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 5

The Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, speaking at a social function at Newcastle said he was greatly surprised to see so few British motor cars…

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Hints to the Budding Motorist Things I Have Observed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 4

(1) When wishing to round a corner in a busy thoroughfare it is advisable to do it speedily. If a pedestrian should simultaneously…

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Australia's Motor Vehicles Comparison in Figures

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 4

At the close of 1925, according to the Perth "Sunday Times," Australia had motor cars, motor cycles and motor trucks and other motor…

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