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

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

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Evils in Train The Moratorium Bill the Government and the People

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 2

It may be well wondered when producers and persons depending for their livelihood upon production will cease to place in Parliament, as…

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On the Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 4

The falling off in soles of new cars throughout Australia is only a reflex in a lesser degree, of what is happening in other parts of the world…

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Care of Bridge

Manilla Express · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

The Main Roads Board has again approached the Municipal Council with a request to undertake the care of Manilla Bridge…

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Bridge Burnt Unsuccessful Efforts of Shire Employees

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

On Saturday the bridge over Bohena creek, on the old Wee Waa road was almost totally destroyed by fire. On receiving a report that the…

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Car Strikes Tree Accident on Bingara Road Effects of a Blow-out

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

As a result of a car accident on the Bingara road, G. Hardy is nursing a dislocated shoulder, R. Jenkins has a nasty cut over the right eye,…

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Railway Time Table. Arrivals and Departures of Passenger Trains

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

The Down Mall from Sydney will arrive at 7.55 a.m. Passenger train leaves Moree for Sydney and intermediate stations daily…

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Irreach of Motor Traffic Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Wednesday, December 31. before Messrs. R. C. Sheridan and F. J. Crowe, Js.P, George Cecil Minshall (26) pleaded guilty to…

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Railway Figures. Year's Loss

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

A perusal of the report of the Railway Commissioners for the year ending June 30, 1930, printed by order of the Legislative Assembly on…

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On the Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 2

The American public now regard the motor-coach as providing a permanent alternative to railway in long distance travelling facilities, and…

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By Road and Wheel N.r.m.a. Notes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 6

In a letter to the N.R.M.A. Safety Department Mr. H. B. Sevier, President of the Chamber of Manufactures, says that the timely exercise…

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"Not Uniform!" Railway Men Oppose Tax and Rationing Deputation to Mr. W. J. SCULLY, M.L.A.

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 1

At the urgent request of the railway workers of West Narrabri, Mr. W. J. Scully, M. L. A., visited West Narrabri on Wednesday evening…

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Huge Deathroll Toll of American Motor CHICAGO

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 1

The United States automobile death roll in 35 stales for 1930 was equivalent to wiping out a small city with a total of 32,600 persons…

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Inspection of Roads

Manilla Express · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 2

Mandowa Shire Council will inspect the roads of the Shire on Tuesday, January 27, and following days. The first days will be…

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Why the Train Was Late

Manilla Express · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

The engine driver was amused. I had expressed a wish for a ride on the engine. "If you'd been for as many…

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Railway Officers Released. Premier's Demands Acceded to

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have agreed to accede to the Government's demand for the loan of the services of Mr. [?] and Mr. Corry in connection…

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Hints to the Motorist. Deciding on a Shock Absorber

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 4

One is often asked by motorists whether or not certain "shock absorbers" ore likely to incease the riding qualities of their cars, and if so, what…

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On the Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 4

A most interesting and important point, which probably few motorists realize, was recently touched upon by on eminent English motoring…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 1

In a letter to the N.R.M.A. Safety Detriment Mr. H. B. Sevier. President of the Chamber of Manufactures, says that the timely exercise of the…

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Expensive Drink Beer Cost £6 per Bottle Stealing From the Railway

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 2

Most people know the price of beer delivered to West Narrabri, but Walter Clifton George and Harold Norman Vincent Kramer found it cost…

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

North West Champion · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 4

In a letter to the N.R.M.A. Safety Department Mr. H. B. Sevier, President of the Chamber of Manufactures, says that the timely exercise of the…

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