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

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Years of Progress Pioneering the Way for the Ideal Motor

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 6

In the earliest days of motoring Buick was distinguished by many features definitely in advance of its time. Among these was its engine,…

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Mungindi Railway Station. Holiday Arrangements

North West Champion · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 2

Good Friday will be treated as a Sunday, as far as the Mungindi Railway Station is concerned, the Goods Shed being open merely for the…

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New Motor Cycle Record

Manilla Express · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Leaving Sydney at 5. a.m. on Tuesday morning, W Owsley riding an "Indian" Super Scout Machine arrived, in Melbourne…

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State of Roads. Questions in Parliament

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 4

Newcastle to Sydney Road:—Mr. Wearne asked the Minister for Local Government,— In view of the fact that the people…

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Moree to Inverell Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 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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Moree-goondiwindi Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 8

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

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Hints to the Motorist Renewing Worn Brake Gear

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 3

After a car has seen considerable service il is a sometimes found that, the corners of the brake expanding cams and parts or the shoes which they…

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Tramcar as Wedding Coach

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 5

The American bridegroom who made his journey to the altar in a steam-plough has had many rivals in matrimonial wedding carriages…

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Shocking Railway Fatality. at Moree Station

North West Champion · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 4

A shocking fatality occurred in the railway yards at Moree about 1.40 p.m. to-day when Harry Thompson, a railway fettler, was run down by the…

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Linton Road

Manilla Express · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 1

On Tuesday night, the Municipal Council received a request from Mandowa Shire Council for permission to creet at the june…

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Motor Car and Cycle Collide.. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

Following a collision between a moter cycle and a motor car at Kelly ville last night, William Hart was acmitted to Parramatta Hospital in a…

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Moree to Inverell Motor Service

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 April 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 The Dangers of Tinkering

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 4

Some motorists are never happy unless they are tinkering with their cars; others go to the other extreme and let their cars almost rasttle to…

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Serious Collision Motorist Killed Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 1

William Hart was killed and his fiancee, Mary Hallwon, was seriously injured in a collision between a motor cycle and motor car at…

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The Railway Fatality. Inquest Opened. Driver and Fireman Exonerated

North West Champion · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

An inquest was opened at the Court House this morning into the circumstances of the death of Mr. H. Thompson who was run down by a train in…

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Football Season Opens. Ion a V. Railway

North West Champion · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

The football season opened on Saturday with a match between Ioana and Railway at the Sportground in the presence of a good attendance…

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Borah Creek Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 1

This bridge has been finished and is now open to traffic. Mr Geo Bowman thinks that it is a fine structure and told the…

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Closing of Meh Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 2

Drivers of motor cars and other vehicles are notified that the Mehi bridge will be closed from 9.30 o'clock to-nigh (Thursday) until further…

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Ramps on Main Roads. "Not Going to Stop Dingoes."

North West Champion · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 8

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

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New Motor Cycle Record

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 7

Leaving Sydney at 5a.m on Tuesday morning, W. Owsley riding an "Indian" Super Scout Machine arrived In Melbourne at 6.41 the same…

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