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

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Shunting Accident Railway Employee Injured

North West Champion · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

While engaged, in shunting operations in the Moree Railway Yards at about 9.30 a.m. to-day, Raymond G. Trudgeon, 33, a shunter, was…

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Harbor Bridge Lottery

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

The Director of State Lotteries, Mr. W. H. Whidden, states that the first Harbor Bridge lottery would be drawn the week after next. He stated it would…

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By Road and Wheel Hints to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 4

The number of country residents visiting Sydney this summer does not seem to have decreased appreciably, says the N.R.M.A. Requests…

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"The Road Back." Spending Our Way to Prosperity

North West Champion · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 4

The appeal made a few days ago by Prime "Minister Lyons to Australians, to loosen up their purse strings, and spend more, is something that certainty…

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Re-Possessing a Motor Truck. Defendant Convicted

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 5

At the local Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Hardwick, P.M., William Hartley was proceeded against by George Selfe for having taken…

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Hints to the Motorist. Advance in Design of Compression Ignition Vehicles

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 6

The display of commercial vehicles held at about the time of the show of cats at the great Olympia exhibition in London revealed that…

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Railway Returns Narrabri Statistics

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

The evident decrease in 1931's purchasing power is borne out by a study of railway returns. Narrabri, for instance showed a loss of £12,033…

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City Railway Opening on February 28

Manilla Express · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 4

Sydney citizens for many months past have heard deep rumblings under city streets. They have seen prominent…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 4

The number of country residents visiting Sydney this summer does not seem to have decreased appreciably, says the N.R.M.A. Requests by…

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Hints to the Motorist. Amazing Escapes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 4

As founding indeed is the good fortune which seems so often to attend on car drivers involved in smashes. On the racing track it is well known that…

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White Flash Popular. Supercharged Motor Spirit

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 4

As the reason for the phenomenal rise to favour of Union White Flash the A[?]tic Union Oil Company glass the answer in two words—more miles…

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Mid-Summer Railway Excursions

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2
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Residents of the country districts are being splendidly catered for by the Railway Department in the provision of frequent Excursion trains at low…

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Mid-Summer Railway Excursions

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 1

Residents of country districts are being splendidly catered for by the Railway Department in the provision of frequent excursion…

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By Road and Wheel Hints to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. Motor Mechanics examination will be held in Sydney on Friday, March 11. Full particulars will be sent by the N.R.M.A. to…

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Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

North West Champion · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 4

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney. Harbour Bridge. The Young Australia…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 4
Also in North West Champion

The N.R.M.A. is continuing to press for legislative action to prevent the adulteration of petrol and oil. Furthering the Association's campaign, a…

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A Heavy Fine. Breach of Motor Traffic Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Tuesday morning, before Mr. Sheridan. J.P., Alfred Francis (28) was charged with having driven a motor car while under…

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Progress in Motor Power

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 3

A fact little appreciated by the average motorist of today is the efficiency of the modern automobile engine is far beyond that…

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