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

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

402 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 21

Tarpoly Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

Barraba Shire Council informed Mandowa Shire that it would cost about £232 to repair Tarpoly bridge. The Main Roads…

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The Better Farming Train At Manilla on 19th March

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 4

The Better Farming Train commenced its tour of the Northern District at Tamworth on Tuesday, and is attracting…

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Main Road Works. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

The Main Roads Board has approved of twenty-three programmes of road maintenance work to be carried out during this year. It has provided…

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Motor Cycle Fatality. Melbourne

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1928 · page 2

In a collision between an electric tram car and motor cycle and side-car on Hawthorne Road last night, John Glynn was killed, Marjorie King…

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Better Farming Train

Manilla Express · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

Yesterday we received a wire from the Manager notifying their he Better Farming Train would reach Manilla and carry on…

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Bridge at Borah Creek

Manilla Express · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

Through Capt. Chaffey Man dowa Shire Council has approached the Minister for Local Government, for a grant towards…

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The Railway Factor

Manilla Express · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 4

Now that sheep numbers and wool production, are being particularly discussed it is a good time to stress the necessity for…

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Railway An[?]ramway Policy. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

The Premier Mr. Bavin, and a Ministerial party [?] visiting the North Coast district. Addressing a meeting of welcome [?] Premier said the…

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The Better Farming Train

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

The Better Farming Train beat its own record on Monday by opening about 40 minutes before time. Mr Houghton the…

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Special Train to Show

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

A special train leaves Manilla at five minutes past ten (10.5) to-morrow (Wednesday) for Tamworth show. On the return…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Body Work

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 1

It is characteristic of the Standardised Motors Limited that they have continually improved the body work as fitted…

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Melville Roads Board. Perth

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 2

James John Kennedy (47), who was secretary to the Melville Roads Board for 14 years, pleaded guilty at the City Police Court toh aving, while in the…

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The Ghost Train "The Ghost Train" Coming to Narrabri Town Hall

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 5

Unquestionably the most outstanding theatrical attraction of this generation in "The Ghost Train" which is to be presented for one night only…

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The Ghost Train Coming to Moree

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 2

Most people love anything in the nature of a thrill, whether it be a story, picture or play, and when the thrills are interwoven with a gripping…

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Railway Institute the Official Opening

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 4

The new Railway Institute at East Moree was opened on Tuesday night in the presence of a large and enthusiastic gathering of railway…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Body Work

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 3
Also in The North Western Courier

It is characteristic of the Standard ised Motors Limited that they have continually improved the body work as fitted to Dodge Brothers products,…

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Hints to the Motorist The Joys of Coasting in Neutral

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 3

Many motorists when touring in hilly country have slipped the gear lover in neutral and enjoyed the pleasure of coasting, but when they…

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Better Farming Train Mr M. Reynolds on Wheat

Manilla Express · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

When looking back on the stern lessons of the past, people would be wise to deeply study how to prevent a repetition of…

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PASTORAL The Motor Car

Manilla Express · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

A series of articles under the above heading, specially written for the "Manilla Express" on current topics of interest to the…

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