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

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Mother Killed Motors Collide in Victoria Melborune

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

Elizabeth Connell, aged 35, was killed, and her six-year-old daughter seriously Injured in a collision between a sidecar and a motorcycle…

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Guyra Dorrigo Railway

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Mr. R. S. Vincent, M. L. A., states Hint he interviewed he Premier, Mr Bavin, and the Minister for Works and Railways, Mr. Buttenshaw. It…

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Quirindi Show Railway Arrangements

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Railway arrangements in connection with the Quirindi Show, to be held on March 12, 13, and 14, provide for the issue of return tickets…

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To-day's Wires. Motoring Fatality. Melbourne

North West Champion · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Elizabeth Connell (35) was killed, and her six-year-old daughter was seriously injured in a collision between a motor cycle and sidecar and a…

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A Motorist's Adventure. Drama of the Road

North West Champion · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

While a motorist was proceeding from Boggabilla to Moree one day during the week, he had an adventure, in the vicinity of, Camurra, which he…

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Col. Bruxner Talks About the Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 6

Probably at no period in the history of New South Wales has the traveller in the country hail cause to be more impressed with the extent…

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Motor Robberies. Sydney

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

Three youths were arrested at Bankstown last night. It is believed they are responsible for the numerous thefts of motor cars in the city and…

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Moree to Inverell Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 3

Messrs. Willbott and Newberry have started 11 motor service between Moree and Inverett. Leaving Moree at 8.45 a,m., passengers will arrive at…

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Moree-goondiwindi Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 8

N. E. Deighton's motor service will leave Moree for Goondiwindi dally from the Criterion Hotel at 3.45 a.m. Passengers for Brisbane will be in…

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The Motoring World Ways and Means Novel Water Bag

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 6

A handy appliance for carrying water and particularly useful to motorists for filling the radiator of the car, and for many other purposes,…

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To Begin Holidays Newcastle Railwaymen Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

About 100 railway men who were engaged, handling coal in the Newcastle district, have been instructed to begin their annual holidays…

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Pasture Improvement and Railways

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

Mr. F. H. Tout, President of the Graziers' Association discussing the subject, expresses the belief that no lime goes on the safe carrying…

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Railway Men on Holiday. Newcastle

North West Champion · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 5

About 100 railway men engaged handling coal at Newcastle district have been instructed to begin their annual (holiday forthwith…

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Train Service

Manilla Express · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

The Business Men's Association has asked the co-operation of the Municipal Council in an endeavor to have the Manilla…

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Bridge Tragedy

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 5

She was a damsel fair to see; A gallant bachelor was he; He offered her on bended knee ONE HEART…

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Local and General Bridge on Fire. Serious Outbreak Averted

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

On Thursday last an outbreak of fire occurred oh Bohena Railway. Bridge, and only for the timely arrival of a special engine fitted with…

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Moree to Inverell Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

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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Hints to the Motorist Why the Air Vent

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 4

Few motorists understand why a breathing or air vent is provided in motor engine, crankeases The reason is that if no provision were made for…

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Aeroplane's Narrow Escape. Sydney

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

Llying Officer Aurosean had a narrow escape in a forced landing two miles from Windsor yesterday. The fencing posts on which the machine…

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Mehi Bridge Closed

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

The public arc notified that the Mehi Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from Monday next, March 18, until further notice…

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