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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

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"Bobbing" the Trees and Repairing the Roads

North West Champion · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 2

During last week the Council employees were busily employed bobing" the trees in the main streets. It was none too soon, for the foliage…

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Motoring Notes Baulking Self-Starter

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 4

If oil and dirt are allowed to accumulate and to congeal on the thread on which the self starter pinion operates it may have the effect of causing…

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Six Cylinder Motors First of Dodge Brothers Senior Line Appear

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 2

This week marks an important event in Dodge Brothers history—the introduction of the Company's new line of six cylinder motor cars…

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Decapitated on Railway Line. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 2

The mutilated body of Charles Calvert, an elderly man, was found on the railway line near Punchbowl to-day. He had been decapitated, the…

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The Joys of Motor Cycling

North West Champion · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 2

There is no finer sport or pleasure than motor cycling, and further, it is economical, whether for business or pleasure. T. G. Purtell, Moree, has a…

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For the Motorist. Facts Worth Knowing. N.R.M.A.'s 33,147 Members

North West Champion · Monday 25 July 1927 · page 5

Striking growth is a feature of the annual report of the N.R.M.A., which will be submitted at the annual meeting on August 15. With 1571…

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Somerton--Manilla Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 July 1927 · page 2

H. Hawker, Klori, writes:-- Sir,--I would esteem it a favour if you would kindly grant me space to make some comments in…

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First of New Dodge Brothers Senior Line of Six Cylinder Motor Cars Appear

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 1

This week marks an important event in Dedge Brothers history—the introduction of the Company's new line of six-cylinder motor cars…

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The Rise of Morris Motors Ltd

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 4
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There is, perhaps, no more remarkable instance of the romance of British commercial history since the beginning of the present century than the growth…

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For the Motorist. Facts Worth Knowing. Battery Troubles

North West Champion · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 6

Much battery trouble results from the fact that with mis-use some of the lead sulphate becomes irreducible by re-charging and then cannot be…

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Motor Notes Through Central Australia 2600 Mile Journey Arranged

North West Champion · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 5

What promises to be one of the most interesting—most extensive commercial motor trips ever undertaken in Australia—commenced this…

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Here and There. Motor Car Badly Damaged

North West Champion · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 4

A motor car accident that might have been attended with serious personal injuries occurred yesterday at Balo Street bridge. It appears that…

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First of New Dodge Brothers Senior Line of Six Cylinder Motor Cars Appear

Manilla Express · Friday 29 July 1927 · page 3

This week marks an important event in Dodge Brothers' history--the introduction of the Company's…

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Late Trams

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 2

Rock[?] Monday. The Prim[?] Mr. Bruce, speaking [?] white Australian Poli[?] sympathy…

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Motoring Notes Using the "Choke."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 4

If the negine fails to start when cranked the cylinders are likely to he flooded with fuel because the choke. button has been kept out too long. The…

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Lady Motorists. Cross Australia Four Times

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 2

Mrs. Cladys Sandford and Miss Stella Christic arrived back in Sydney in their Essex Coach at 11 a.m. on Monday, 25th July. They were met by…

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New Motor Gate

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 2

The public are invited to attend a demonstration by J.L. Lillyman of a patent balance moter gate opposite the bore bathe on Wednesday, August 3rd,…

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"A Motor Show on Wheels."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 2

This [?]ptly describes the convoy or Merits cars and trucks which will leave Sydney on Monday for a tour of the south…

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Pilliga Railway Extension

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 August 1927 · page 2

At a largely attended and representative meeting of the Pilliga Graziers Association Messrs E. R. Currey and A. W. Field were elected…

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