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

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

596 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 30

Tea Gardens Road

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 4

Ten Gardens, which is located on the norhtern side of Port Stephens on the Myall River estuary, has lately become a popular resort with tourists. To reach…

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[?]A Gardens Road

North West Champion · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 2

Tea Gardens, which is located on [?] the northern side of Fort Stephens on [?] Myall River estuary, has lately become a popular resort with tourists,…

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New Roads in the North

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 4

With the completion of the construction of about 30 miles of new road between Bonalbo and Woonedbong, the official opening which was conducted…

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Late Wires Russian Train Smash Moscow

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 1

Eighteen were [?]lled and nine injured when a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train at Karamstrogonovo…

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Boggabilla Railway Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 4

The approach to Boggabilla railway station has been improved end access is much easier. Extension to the loading dump is also receiving attention…

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Service to Motorists

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 4

The general improvement in motoring and the holiday season has been responsible for a remarkable increase in the service figures of the N.R.M.A…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 4
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It has been stated that Vienna is going back to horses. The reason is to be found in the high taxes on cars which are compelling private owners to…

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Record Expected Greatly Increased Business of N.s.w. Railways

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 2

Records in both passenger revenue and goods traffic are expected by N.S.W. railway officials for the current financial year…

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"When the Railway Commissioner Travels." Vicious Suggestion Repudiated

North West Champion · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 4

The Secretary of the Railway Department writes as follows:— In the issue of the "Railway Advocate," published on January 15,…

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Another Mighty Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 February 1935 · page 4

Some 12,500 tons of steel and 13,000 tons of cement will be required for the new Brisbane River bridge. These huge quantities of…

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Local and General. Closing of Mehi Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 2

The attention of the public is drawn to the fact that the Mehi Bridge will be closed to traffic to-morrow (Friday) from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m…

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P.p. Board Shire to Cut Burrs on Their Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 4

Despite the uncertain state of the roads, and probability of further rain, the Narrabri P.P. Board held its regular meeting in the Shire…

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Railway Statistics

North West Champion · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 6

The statistics prepared by the Moree Railway Station for January last, with the figures for January, 1934, in parentheses, are as follows…

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Oil-Driven Train

Manilla Express · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 1

The London Midland, and Scottish Railway Company, Ltd., is testing a new oil-driven railway coach which it hopes to use to…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Proposed Road Across Asia

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 4

The Swedish explorer. Dr. Sven Hedin, has surveyed the country for a projected motor road from the Yellow Sea to Chinese Turkestan. Part of it is…

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Shire Correspondence Turrawan Road Improvements—No Advertising Sings—Objection to Proposed New Shire—New Tractor Grader for Boggabri End—Intreat Reduction on Government Loans—M.R.D. and Maintenance—Boggabri Water—Town Boundaries and Town Beautification—Soil Erosion Causes Concern

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 4

Correspondence dealt with by Namoi Shire Council at the last regular meeting included:— Road Matters near Turrawan…

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Tourist Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 2

A proposal is on foot to petition the Minister in charge of roads to have a developmental road constructed from the Oxley…

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Better Roads Demanded by Ratepayers Deputations to Shire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 1

The experience of some farmers and settlers in hauling their products to market during the post wool and wheat season has induced many…

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By Road and Wheel Silence Was Broken

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 3

Silent Zone regulations went by the board in the West End of London on New Year's night. On the stroke of the hour Piccadilly was a solid block…

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