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

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Hints to the Motorist —: o — Loss of Power on Long Hills

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1929 · page 3

It not frequently occurs that the amateur motorist is at a loss to understand why his car, which otherwise has been performing quite…

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Sheep Arriving by Train

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 2

17 truck loads of sheep are booked in to arrived at the Manilla Railway Station this morning (Wednesday). These…

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Sly Grog. At Railway Construction Camps

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 5

Evidence indicating a large trade in illicit liquor was given at the Kyogie Police Court during the hearing of a case involving railway construction…

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Motor Car and Lorry Collide

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 2

A collision between a motor car and a motor lorry occurred at the intersection of Balo and Gwydir streets at about half-past five o'clock on…

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Moree-goondiwindi Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 3

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

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Moree to Inverell Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 8

Messrs. Willbott and Newberry have started a motor service between Moree and Inverell. Leaving Moree at 8.45 a.m., passengers will arrive at…

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Motor Car Accident

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 1

A little after 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon a most extraordinary motor car accident, resulting in injury to two inch, occurred on the Wellington road…

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

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

Victorian police have instructions to proceed against motorists and motor-cyclists who permit their engines to make offensive noises. From…

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Motor Car Accident. Little Boy Injured

North West Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 2

Whilst paddling about in a lake of water, left by the heavy thunderstorm on Monday afternoon, in front of the Royal Hotel, Jimmy Williams, aged 5,…

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To-day's Wires. Motor Car Thieves Escape. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 4

Patrick Duncan and Walter Jones, [?] who were being brought from Cessnock to Sydney under remand on [?] change of stealing a motor car [?]…

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Assistance for Roads

Manilla Express · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

On Tuesday evening the Municipal Council considered a letter from the Main Roads Board, Tamworth. It was asked to see…

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Rock Stops Train

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

A train from Sydney collided with a large rock near Thirroul last night. The engine was damaged, but the rest of the train escaped…

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Latest Cables Papal Train. Rome

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 3

Alterations are already proceeding in the Vatican territory. Plans are drawn up for the new railway station…

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Railway Matters

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

The lay-out at the railway station was finished yesterday. Both morning and afternoon mail trains will now leave from the main platform for the…

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A Long Motor Trip

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. J. Noy and family returned recently after three months tour in their standard six Dodge touring car, purchased from Messrs J…

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Found Dead in Motor Garage. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

Louis Dubois, 29, a grocer at Mortlake, was found dead in his motor garage yesterday. It is supposed that he touched an electric wire and…

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Round Table Conference Delegates to Prepare Claims for Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 4

To assist in placing concrete arguments before the Namoi Shire Council, and the Main Roads Board, the Narrabri Council will send three…

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Main Trunk Road No. 55. Proposed Extension From Mullaley to Boggabri-narrabri-moree. Narrabri Chamber of Commerce Makes a Move. Moree's Job, Too!

North West Champion · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 4

For some time past the Narrabri Chamber of Commerce has been making an effort to have the above work carried out…

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Moree Quarter Sessions Monday, February 18. (Before His Honor Judge Mocatta(. Unlawfully Using a Motor Car

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 4

Ercell Bartho Canina Linton was charged willi unlawfully using a motor car, tho properly of Logan Donald. Mr. Browning prosecuted, while the…

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Bingerang Railway Siding

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 2

During a heavy storm which passed over Garah district on Saturday afternoon, Bingierang railway siding, situated between Garah and…

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