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

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Train Hits a Car. Four People Killed; Four Injured. Melbourne

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

Four people were killed and four injured who an motor car in which they were travelling was struck by a train at a level crossing near Weribee, on…

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Motor Car and Cycle Collide. Woman Killed. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

Mrs. Marjory Marjory was killed instantly when a car crashed into a motor cycle on which she was riding in Prince's Highway. Rockdale. last night,…

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Deal to be Cancelled. Railway Commissioners and Syndicate

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

The Government intends to cancel the deal made between the previous Railway Commissioners and a certain syndicate in connection with the work…

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Experienced Motorists Judge on Performance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 4

Marked interest in a car which climbs in top gear-and climbs several times in succession to satisfy the seeptical who have only heard and not seen…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. is beginning the free display in country towns of high-class moving pictures dealing with travel, the motor industry, and many subjects…

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1300 Railway Workmen to Go

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

It is reported that' 1300 workmen employed in the construction of new railway lines will be given a week's notice, and 700 others will be put on…

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Motor Cycle Smash SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

In a collision between a motor car and motor cycle on Princess Highway, Rockdale, lost night, Mrs. Marjory Newson was killed, while the driver of the cycle, Max Pal…

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Motor Car Education. Ford Method

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 4

There is no commodity that is so much talked of as the motor car. In the younger generation of to-day the bent for mechanics is remarkably…

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Mungindi Motors. Engage First-Class Mechanic

North West Champion · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 4

Mungindi Motors, now under the proprietorship of Messrs. McKay Bros., announce that they have obtained the services of Mr. F. Raznor,…

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Railway Economy

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

In search for rigid economy and the curtailment of railway expenditure the Railway Commissioners are exploiting every…

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Breaking Railway Journey

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners intend to amend the present regulations regarding the breaking of journey by passengers while…

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By Road and Wheel Hints to Motorists N.R.M.A. Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 8

The N.R.M.A. says that motorists are required to use the old path of Hume Highway between Berwick Orchard and Paddy's River while…

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A. L. P. Protest Convicts on Road Work Sydney, Thursday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 1

The Minister for justice, (Mr. Lee), says he is determined to proceed with his scheme to employ prison labour in road construction work along the…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. I

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 3

The Royal East African A.A. issues road routes and reports similar to those prepared for the N.R.M.A. but sometimes beside the name of a place…

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Breaches of Motor Traffic Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 2

Mrs. May J. Vaughan was fined 20-.with 8-costs, for failing to return an expired driver's license. Alfred Arthur Smith was fined 40.-…

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Manslaughter Death Caused by Motor Car Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 1

Gilbert Paul Herrick was sentenced to 12 months hard labor at Melbourne today for the manslaughter of Theodore Caspa, who was run…

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Tramway Losses Profit Last Year

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 3

The tramways are now showing a heavy loss according to a statement made by the Cabinet Minister, to a Ministerial party meeting. Last…

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Motor Accident Verdict Against Manilla Resident

Manilla Express · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 2

At Tamworth District Court on Tuesday before Judge Mocatta and a jury Robert Henry Pascoe of Werris Creek secured a…

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Experienced Motorists Judge on Performance

Manilla Express · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 6

Marked interest in a car which climbs in top gear -- and climbs several times in succession to satisfy the sceptical who have…

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Tetanus Decreasing -- Thanks To Motor Cars

Manilla Express · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 3

The menace of tetanus, against which doctors at South Sydney Hospital are fighting for the life of Aubrey Simons, of Mascot…

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