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

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

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WALLANGARRA. No Alteration to Train Services

North West Champion · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

The local railway authorities inform us that there will be no alteration to the train services through Wallangara. This means that the daily mail…

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Hints to the Motorist. Locating Piston Faults

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

Such intricate and deep-seated matters as pistons, cylinder walls and piston rings are generally religiously shunned by the owner-driver as…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. is renewing its agitation for the Introduction of a law making it necessary, for each motor vehicle to possess a certificate of title…

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Midsummer Railway Excursions

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

Country people are given opportunity for cheap railway travel in a series of excursion trains which will run during the see…

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[?] Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

Although there have been great improvements in various components of the outomobile as we know it to-day, little alteration has been…

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TENDERS. Road Construction

North West Champion · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 3

The attention to contractors and others is drawn to advertisements appearing in "The Champion," inviting tenders for the carrying out of the…

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Midsummer Railway Excursions

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 2

Country people are given opportunity for cheap railway travel In a series of excursion trains which will run during the second week of February. These…

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Hints to the Motorist. Standard Axle Types

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6

Although probably not fifty per cent, of private motorists realise the fact, the back axle of a modern car calls for more pronounced designing abilities…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

The N.R.M.A.'s advice to the reckless driver is; "Rush on—the Country's over-populated"; "Go on and take a chance. You're unimportant."…

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

North West Champion · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

The N.R.M.A's. branch at Orange has been withdrawn, and a Direct Depot appointed in its stead. Members who require service in this area…

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Hints to the Motorist. Protecting the Paintwork

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

The sharp corner at the Bottom of the bonnet can easily cause a great deal of damage to the adjacent paintwork if the bonnet is handled…

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General Strike Favoured by Railway Union Protest Against 10[?] Reduction Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 1

A mass meeting of the members of the Australian Railways Union in Sydney decided in favour of a general strike in protest against the ten…

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Midsummer Railway Excursions

North West Champion · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 4

Country people are given opportunity for cheap railway travel in a series of excursion trains which will run during the second week of February…

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On the Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 3

During the last few years theadoption of long distance motor-coach travel has Leon very pronounced and successful in many parts of the…

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Creek Bridge Closed for Repairs

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

Narrabri Crook bridge is at present closed against traffic while the Main Roads Board ore carrying out repairs…

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All-Weather Road Willow-tree to Mungindi N'BRl Council Launch Movement

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

Narrabri municipal council at their regular meeting on Tuesday night decided to launch a movement, having as its objective the construction of…

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Serious Accident. Motor Car Somersaults

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 5

A serious accident occurred on the Tamworth-Uralla road about 10 o'clock yesterday morning, when a motor car containing Mr. Fred. Chaffey, his…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

Prizes worth more than £200 have been offered for the best five examples of roadside beautification in a contest conducted by the Missouri (U.S.A.)…

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Railway Time Table. Arrivals and Departures of Passenger Trains

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

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

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The Motor World

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 3

The United States Bureau of Home Economics urges parents to provide their children with clothing of bright colours. These can be seen…

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