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

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

663 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 34

Ramps on Main Roads "Not Going to Stop Dingoes"

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 1

"The tendency these days is to replace such gates with ramps. Ramps are not going? to stop dingoes and it is very important of this district that…

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Hints to the Motorist More Air for the Carburettor

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 4

The average motorist wastes gallons of petrol every year because he allows his carburettor to run on too rich mixture. By a little study of his…

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Iona V. Railway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 2

The big match, was between the lona first grade and Railway. Following the kick oft oven play ensued for some considerable time. Eventually…

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Mungindi Railway. What March Figures Show

North West Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 6

The figures compiled by the Mungindi Railway people for the month of March still show the effects of the drought and indicate clearly the…

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British Motor Trade. Ford's Part in Growth

North West Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 3

Of the news that is constantly coming through in connection with the revival of British trade this year and of the motor industry in particular, a…

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Football Railway V. Ionas. Player Severely Injured. Match Abandoned. Ionas' Sportsmanlike Action

North West Champion · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the first competition match of the season at the Sportsground on Saturday, the attraction being a game…

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World's Motor Boat Speed Championship

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 4

Mr. Cyril L. Westcott, General Manager for C. C. Wakefield & Co. Ltd. in Australia has received a cable to the effect that…

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Moree-goondiwindi Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 8

N. B. Deighton's motor service will leave Moree for Goondiwindi daily from the Criterion Hotel at 8.45 a.m. Passengers for Brisbane will be in…

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The Motoring World N.R.M.A. Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 6

The vacuum tank, for several years an almost universal hitting on American cars, has had its popularity seriously challenged by pump feed…

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Joyriders Largest Offenders of Motor Thefts Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 1

Since the beginning of the present year more than 700 motor cars, and over 100 motor cycles have been reported stolen in the Metropolitan…

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Back to Simplicity Trend of Motor Design An Interesting Study

Manilla Express · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 6

Progression of motoring design as seen in Australia, has provided, an interesting study. First came the old rattling, cars, which…

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Car Leaves the Road. Two Men Killed. MELBOURNE

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

Thomas King (65) and Hilton Traill (23) were killed and three others seriously injured when a motor car left the road about five miles front…

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Hints to the Motorist A Cause of Engine Derangement

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 4

Cars fittel with suction-type wind-creen cleaners may sometimes suffer from engine trouble, which is quite incorrectly attributed to the…

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The Mehi Bridge. Repairs Proceeding Slowly

North West Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 4

Repairs to the bridge over the men River are proceeding slowly, and it is anticipated that another fortnight must elapse before the bridge is…

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Moree-goondiwinpi Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 8

N. E. Deighton's motor service will leave Moree for Goondiwindi daily from the Criterion Hotel at 8.45 a.m. Passengers for Brisbane will be in…

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Chief Railway Commissioner Visit to Moree

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 7

The Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. Fraser, visited Moree yesterday morning on his tour of inspection. He was waited upon at the station by the…

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The Cautious Motorist

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 3

Mactavish had bought a second-hand car, and persuaded his next-door neighbor to come for a ride in the country. They started off gaily…

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Motor Lorry Burned

North West Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 8

On Tuesday about midday a motor lorry owned by Mrs. Robinson, of East Moree was practically destroyed by fire in the vicinity of the gravel…

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Lost His License. a Motorists Adventures

North West Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 1

Valentine James Ryan crowded a lot of adventures into the space of a few fleeting hours when he came to town on Monday, with his pockets…

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Football. Railway V. Magpies

North West Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 7

There was a good attendance at the Football match on Saturday between Magpies and Railway, and some really good football was witnessed. The…

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