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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

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Killed by Train

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 1

Mrs. Emily Allen, of Rhodes, was killed by a train at Rhodes this morning She was standing on a platform and as the train approached…

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Ramps for Motor Traffic Proposed Amendment of Main Roads Act

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 5

Following is a copy of a letter to Mr. W. J. Scully, M.L.A.[?] from the Minister for Local Government regarding Its representations on behalf…

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Tenders for Road Work

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 3

Tenders will be received by the Shire Engineer (Mr. G. E. Wright) up to Saturday, March 26, for 84½ chains of gravel construction at 11 and 12…

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Ramps for Motor Traffic

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 5

Some time ago the Boolooroo Shire Council through Mr. W. J. Scully, M.L.A., [?]ade representations to the minister for local government (Mr…

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New Motor Car Accessory

North West Champion · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 2

There are some vocations in daily life which constantly invite unwelcome periods of monotony as in the case of a taxi-driver, who has to tolerate what…

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Road Speed Tests

Manilla Express · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 3

Mandowa Shire is opposed to road speed tents. They do not wish to have [?]r main roads cut about b[?]ed "hogs" and…

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The Motor Era Forces the Good Road Movem[?] Ahead

Manilla Express · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 4

Good transport is vital to the development of a nation. Any good transport is impossible without good roads. The railways…

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Railway Muddle

Manilla Express · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

Great disatisfaction is expressed concerning the management of the special train to the Tamworth Show on Wednesday. The train…

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Motoring Notes Oil Measure and Filler

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 4

A combination funnel and container which is of considerable convenience is made as follows:— Any ordinary metal funnel can be used for this…

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Saturday's Tram Revenue

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 1

Figures made available this morning show that 1,052,870 persons were carried by the trams on Saturday representing a revenue of £11,426…

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Closer Settlement Land Near to Railways. N.S.W. GAZETTALS

North West Champion · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 5

The N.S.W. Government has gazetted the following areas on authorised lines of railway, as being subject [?] consideration as to the advisability [?]…

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Tamworth Show Train

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 2

Mr F. E. Allen, assistant District Superintendent of Railways at Werris Creek, was in Manilla on Monday. Calling at this office…

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Mandowa Shire's Main Road Policy

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 2

The efforts of Mandowa Shire Council in building Boggabri road should be appreciated by the ratepayers generally…

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Girl Prevents Train Smash

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

A little girl was the means of preventing a serious railway smash at Charity Creek, Wingham. The face that the train was running several…

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Motor Fuels

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 1

The motorist who is keen on getting the best results from his engine, must, frequently wonder what fuel is used by the expert drivers who compete in…

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Motor Fuels. Getting the Best out of Your Car

North West Champion · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 2

The motorist who is keen on getting the best results from his engine, must frequently wonder what fuel is used by the expert drivers who compete in…

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For the Motorist. Facts Worth Knowing. Radiator Vent Pipe

North West Champion · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 1

Quite new care are sometimes given a shabby and neglected appearance about the radiator owing to the fact that the overflow pipe usually finishes flush…

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Road Speed Teste

Manilla Express · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 2

Mandowa Shire is opposed to road speed tests. They do not wish, to have their main roads cut about by speed "hogs" and…

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Motoring Notes Glaring Headlights

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 4 April 1927 · page 4

Serious complaints are being received of the monaco to safety by the use of glaring headlights with the result that instructions have been issued to…

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For the Motorist. Facts Worth Knowing. Fire-Proof Petrol Pump

North West Champion · Monday 4 April 1927 · page 4

Following on the report of the fire which occurred on the night of the 10th ult., at the premises of Northcote (Vic.) City Motors, completely gutting…

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