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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 12 of 34

Chief Railway Commissioner. Receives Deputation

North West Champion · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 4

On the arrival of the Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. Fraser, at Moree yesterday morning, the acting Mayor of Moree (Ald. C. W. Scannell) and…

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To the Editor. Main Roads Expenditure

Manilla Express · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 2

Sir.-- In your issue of April 16 appears an article entitled "City Starves Country" in which you severely critise a state…

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Hints to the Motorist Primer and Auxiliary Air Valve

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 4

A convenient means of priming the engine may be made by lapping the upper side of the intake manifold, and extending a tube from the manifold to…

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Motor Car Collision Verdict for £317

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

A case [?] of a [?] between two cars in Doyle Street, Narrabri, on October 6, was heard at the Supreme Court sitting in Narrabri last…

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Clerk Struck Railway Office Entered Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 1

William James Endycott, 16, clerk at McDonaltown Railway Station, was found lying last night in a semi conscious condition in the booking…

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Motor Cyclist's Death. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

During an acceleration test by the Sydney Motor Cycle Club near Penrith two motor cyclists collided. The rider of one, Frank Coleman, was…

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Aeroplane at Mungindi

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 7

Great excitement was seen in town when on Monday last the whirr of an aeroplane was heard about 11.30 a.m. Crowds of school children and…

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No Roads. (To the Editor)

North West Champion · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 4

In your issue of 25th April I notice report of Shire Council meeting, in reply to my letter. The President does not like the…

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Turned Down Claims to North-West Ignored Main Road Board's Action

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 1

Despite solid facts, backed up by strong representation from all parts of the North-west, the claims put forward for…

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Motor Car Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

A motor car, the property of Mr. Barlow Jackson, of Moree, was completely destroyed by fire a few. miles from Warialda on Tuesday. We…

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Railway Timetable

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 8

Train leaves 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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Moree-goondiwindi Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 3

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 9 May 1929 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. reports that Australian motor imports statistics for December, 1928, show that only 7 per cent, were British vehicles, whilst…

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Back to Simplicity Trend of Motor Design

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 6

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

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Railway Commissioners. Mungindi Deputation. Railway Officials See Town

North West Champion · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners arrived in Mungrindi on Tuesday afternoon at 5.30 p.m. A deputation from the local Progress Association was waiting on…

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Motor Car Burnt. a Traveller's Loss

North West Champion · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 7

While returning to Moree from Warialda on Monday a motor car, owned and driven by Mr. Barlow Jackson, suddenly burst into flames…

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Sydney Barbour Bridge As a S[?]man Sees It

Manilla Express · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 3

J. McD. contributes an interesting reference to Sydney Harbor bridge to the columns of the ''Banffshire Journal" Amongst…

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A Motor Romance Studebaker, 1852--1929 Recent Anniversary

Manilla Express · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 3

In common with 7,000 dealers all over, the world, Studebaker (Sydney) Limited recently celebrated the 77th anniversary of…

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Over an Embankment Accident at Dr's. Creek Bridge

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 1

A remarkable escape from serious injury occurred on Sunday night [?] about half past six, when a car, driven by Mr. E. Curry, of Wee Wan…

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Hints to the Motorist Moisture on Plugs

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

The condensation of moisture off the porcelains of sparking plugs is occur in the damp atmosphere of antumn, and is frequently noticeable…

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