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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

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Every Motorising An Offender

Manilla Express · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 6

Recently, a member of the N.R. M.A. in a northern country town came out of a business house to discover that his car which he…

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Motor Cars Display

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1927 · page 3

One of the most attractive displays at the show was that by the Motor Traders' Association. Cars of all makes ami ti the estimated value of…

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Motor Fatalities. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 2

Two sisters, Elizabeth Oxdy, aged 14 months, and Phyllis Oxdy, aged 18 years, were injured in a collision between a motor car, driven by their…

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British Motor Trade a Notable Development. Bean Cars and Trucks. Great Steel Firm or Hadficids Assume Unfettered Control

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 1

An announcement that will be received with [?]atisfaction by all who have the best interests of the British motor Induetry at heart, last just been…

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Motor Smash Two Victims Die

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 1

William Crawford, one of the victims of the motor car smash near Liverpool, died last night. His companion, Ellen Gallugher. was killed…

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For the Motorist. Facts Worth Knowing. Studebaker's Progress

North West Champion · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 2

That a concern should remain in business for 75 years is in itself unusual. A surrey of the history of American business reveals the fact that only…

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Motoring Gipsies

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 3

Gipsies have advanced with the times; they no longer move about slowly in their horse-drawn caravans, but fit from place to place in motor…

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Killed By Motor Cycle Man Arrested

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 1

Henry Boffil. aged 6, was struck by a motor cycle at Carlton. near Melbourne, and killed subsequently the police have arrested Eugene…

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Conspiracy Charge. Sequel to Fatal Motor Accident. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

Thomas McGaughay was remanded in the City Cout, Melbourne, on a charge of having unlawfully incited Daniel McMichael to con[?]re with…

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Elderly Man Killed. Motor Cyclist Charged. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

Henry Boffill, aged 60, was struck by a motor cycle at Garlton, near Melbourne, and killed. Subsequently the police arrested Eugene Hentgsberger…

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Crow Mountain Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 2

Recently Mandowa Shire Council wrote to the Barraba Shire asking that repairs be effected on the Crow Mountain road. The…

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Proposed Bridge at Gravesend Conference of Councils

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 5

A conference between Mr. J. Shaw, representing the Main Roads Board, and representatives of the Moree Municipal Council and Bannockburn,…

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Railway Time-table

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 1

Trais loaves Moree for Sydney daily (Sunday excepted at 2.15 p.m.; arrives from Sydney daily (Sunday excepted), at 8.15 a.m…

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Motoring Notes The Newly Painted Car

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 3

At no time must greater care of the bodywork be taken than when the car has just been received buck from the painters, and more especially is this…

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Liquid Fuel for Motor Traction

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 2

The report, of the Federal Committee which has been inquiring into [?] problem of the local supply of liqui[?] fuel for motor cars, stales that si[?]…

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Motor Ship Building

North West Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 5

In its April issue "The Motor Ship" gives a summary of the progress in motor shipbuilding since the first issue of the journal was published…

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For the Motorist. Facts Worth Knowing. Arranging the Piston Rings

North West Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 3

Although it is well known practice not all amateurs who undertake the overhaul of their own engines a familiar with the fact that it in not…

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Leasing Council's Roads

Manilla Express · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

At last meeting of the Municipal Council, Manilla Golf Club made application to lease certain lanes and streets at present…

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Dunmore—Glen Barra Road

Manilla Express · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 2

At last Shire Council meeting the following letter was received from Mr. G. A. C. Park of "Glen Barra":—I have indirectly heard…

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Motoring Notes Oil in the Grease Gun

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 May 1927 · page 4

Having experienced difficulty in keeping shackle bolts, steering joints, etc., in a lubricated condition with Crease cups, and even with a grease…

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