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

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Easter Railway Cruise

North West Champion · Thursday 15 February 1934 · page 4

Arrangements have been made for a Railway "Cruise" to be operated during the forthcoming Easter holidays. The itinerary, which covers four days…

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Long Tunnel Road

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 4

Plans have been drawn up for the conversion of Hie second shaft of the 12th mile long Simplon railway tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world, into a…

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Residents Decide Choosing Developmental Road Verdict of Enthusiastic Gathering

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 2

Deputised by council to call a public meeting in that part of C Riding affected by the proposed developmental road serving Maules Creek, Baan…

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Worlds Motor Registrations

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 4

According to advice just received by the N.H.MA. it is estimated that there were 32.820..000 motor vehicles registered in the world at the end of 1933…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 4

An accident check kept by the N.R.M.A Safety Department reveals that during January 24 persons were killed and 147 injured in road smashes…

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Railway Revenue Increase at Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 2

RETURNS of revenue and expenditure at Narrabri Railway station for the year ended December 31, 1933, indicate that as far as the…

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By Road and Wheel Country Motorists Piloted

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. welcomed many country motorists to the city during last month. The Association's patrols met and piloted 506 country members…

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Main Roads Board. Councils Protest

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 3

Some weeks ago the Moree Municipal Council, through Mr. B. M. Wade, M.L.A.. protested against the Main Roads Board being required to pay…

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Bengal Bridge Fight for Safety Danger of Monsoon Floods

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 8

British engineers with an army of 16,000 Indian labourers, are fighting day and night to save Hardinge Bridge, nearly two miles long, across…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. welcomed many country motorists to the city during last motorists. to The Association's patrols mel and piloted 506 country members…

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Railway Fatality Girl Employee Killed BRISBANE

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 1

Lorna Baldock, 17, a railway employee was fatally injured when she accidentally fell between the platform and guards van of a moving train…

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Railway Log Meeting of Protest A.r.u. Representative Attends

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 4

A meeting of citizens and railwaymen of Narrabri West, held at Narrabri West, held on Tuesday night a strong protest against the…

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Main Roads Boards

North West Champion · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 4

In writing to Mr. B. M. Wade in connection with a protest by the local Council, against the Main Roads Department being required to pay…

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Railway Log. Meeting of Protest

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 3

A fair number of civilians and railway men attended the protest meetings held on Thursday night to protest against the introduction of the new…

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Railway Workers. Meeting of Protest

North West Champion · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 1

A meeting was held in Balo Street on Thursday night to protest against the proposed "log" of the Railway Commissioners…

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Annual Railway Picnic

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 2

The annual northern railway picnic will be held at Muswell brook on Saturday next; A special, train leaves Manilla at 4:25…

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Danger on Country Roads

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

That in many of the country districts carts using roads at night without a rear light of any description provide a menace to motorists, is reported…

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Danger of Country Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

That in many of the country districts carts using roads at night without a rear light of any description provide a menace to motorists,…

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By Road Ans Wheel Shell Motor Oil Spirit Ye Olde Parking Problem

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 6

The parking problem is no new puzzle to civilisation. It existed as fur back as 1600, as shown in an order issued in that year by Charles…

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Moree-warialda Road. Trafficable in All Weather

North West Champion · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 1

Writing to Mr. B. M. Wade, M.L.A., in connection with State Highway No. 12, as far as the Shires of Yaliaroi and Boolooroo are concerned, the…

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