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

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

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Visit of Railway Commissioners

Manilla Express · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 4

On Wednesday last the Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, accompanied by Messrs G. F. Garside, Asst. Commissioner…

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Municipal Matters Dangerous Creek Bridge System of Quarterly Electrical Accounts Questioned

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 2

With the committee meeting of the electricity committee extending to 9.15 p.m., the Municipal Council was delayed in commencing the…

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Railway Picnic Big Gathering at Gunnedah List of Awards

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 March 1936 · page 4

Gunnedah was regaled by the skirl of many pipes on the occasion of the North Western Railway Employees Annual Picnic on the…

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Bridge Afternoon

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

A very successful bridge and social afternoon, organised by the various stallholders at the forthcoming Scots' Fair, was held in the McIntosh Hall…

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Wholesale Murder In Rockhampton Train Shocking Find BRISBANE

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 1

When the Rockhampton train arrived at Brisbane Railway Station this morning a porter named Shaw, upon entering a first class carriage,…

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Engineer's Report Important Road Works 'Gwabegar's Rapid Progress

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 3

The following report submitted by the Engineer (Mr. D. Sky), was discussed and adopted sectionally by the Shire Council on Tuesday:…

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Motor Car Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 2

Says the Qulrindl "Advocate":— What might have resulted to on awful tragedy was a car accident last Thursday afternoon. Mr. Alfred Jones, the…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Who Lakes the [?]

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 4

France has adopted a [?] one under twenty-one years of age may obtain a motor during [?] a written…

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Special Excursion Train

Manilla Express · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 2

The special excursion train which left Manilla at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday for Sydney was crowded on departure. No…

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New Bridge Flooded

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 6

during the recent heavy rains, reports the N.R.M.A. The Association advises motorists to make Inquires before taking this route alter heavy…

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Road Agreement extension

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 2
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

"It is difficult to understand why the Federal Government is extending the Federal Aid Roads Agreement for six months," said Mr. J. C…

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Late Wires Train Murder Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 1

At the City Court today Herbert Kopet, 23, labourer, charged with having murdered Edward Spooring on the Rockhampton…

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Fog Dancer to Motorists. Speed with Safety. New Camping Reserve. Reporting Accidents. Wang Wauk Bridge. Canvas Centre Line

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 3

At this time of the year motorists are likely to encounter fogs or dense mists, especially on the mountains and highlands, warns the safety department of The road from the Mississippi to the eastern slopes of the Rockies—a long road even for America—had the highest safety record of all the West The N.R.M.A. touring department has been advised that a camping area was recently established on the Williams River, a few minutes' walk from the In New York a new Bill says that a driver of a vehicle who injures a dog must report the matter to the dog owner or to the nearest police station. Motorists will welcome the news of the opening early this week of the Wang Wauk Bridge, on the main road between Bulladelah and Taree. In the Instead of laboriously painting white lines on the road, an idea comes from Johannesburg to use canvas strips, sticky on one side, which adhere to the…

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Spirit of Unity Between Railway Com. And Staff Railway and Tramway Officers' Function

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 2

A large number of local and district railway employees attended the Railway & Tramway Officers' Association re-union…

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

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 3

Traffic congestion is so considerable in Peiping that the authorities are banning not merely the licensing of rickshaws but their manufacture for…

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Motor Vehicle Revenue

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 5

According to figures compiled by I the N.R.M.A. motorists throughout: I the Commonwealth paid more than £4,900,000 in motor vehicles tax…

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Motor Accidents

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 2

When Mr. R. Hall's motor bus, which was returning from the railway station on Monday morning, collided with Mr. E. Sprudd's…

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Road Works "C.O.D."—

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 1

Demanding that repairs be effected to a section of the Old Coolah-Appleogue Road, a ratepayer from that area appealed to…

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Bold Braymont Invites Shire Council To Attend Bridge Opening Ceremony

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 1

At the lost meeting or the Namoi Shire, councillors received an invitation to attend the opening function of the newly completed low level bridge…

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