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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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World's Longest Motor Road?

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 6

Slowly, what is stated to be the longest motor road in the world is nearing completion. It was the Automobile Club of Southern California…

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Coronation Road Scheme?

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1937 · page 6

Immediate plans for the construction of a series of Coronation roads in England that would mark the beginning of a new era in the history of…

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Motor Tragedy

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 2

This morning a motor lorry driven by Mr. Thos Hiscox collided with a motor car driven by Mr. Jas. Brady of "Sunshine"…

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Lack of Road Courtesy

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1937 · page 4

Many tourists who toured in the country during the Christmas and New Year holidays have reported to the N.R.M.A. that they encountered…

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Breaches of Motor Traffic Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1937 · page 4

John L. Turner and Arthur Maurice Boulton were charged with having driven a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor…

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Roxy Theatre "Lonely Road"

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 1

Claimed by Sydney Press critics as one of the greatest mystery intrigues ever released on the screen, "Lonely Road" co-starring Clive Brook and…

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Lack of Road Courtesy

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

Many motorists who toured in the country during the Christmas and New Year holidays have reported to the N.R.M.A. that they encountered drivers…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Headlight Testing

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 6

The Berlin police are to use a dark hall for testing car headlight efficiency of motorists reprimanded on that score. Eventually, it is expected all…

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Sweden's Motor Taxes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 3

During the past budget year 1935-36, the total Swedish State revenues from automobile taxes amounted to 9.8 million kroner £5,324,500 at par)…

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Motor Fatality Finding of Accidental Death

Manilla Express · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

At Manilla Coroner's Court on Wednesday, the Coroner, Mr J. N. Kennedy, returned a verdict of accidental death in regard to Noel…

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Train a Speeding Furnace Canton

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 1

Believed due to the ignition of a celluloid article, fire broke out on the Kowlson-Canton express, resulting in 85 deaths, including 35 women and…

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Move for Better Roads Council to Purchase Speed Patrol Prolonged Debate

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 1

The Namoi Shire Council entered into long discussion at the January meeting over the proposed purchase of an up-to-date…

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Spectacular Blaze. Railway Supply Stores Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 3

As the result of a fire which occurred in the local railway yards at about 10 o'clock on Thursday night, a structure, situated near the engine shed, together…

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Motor Notes

North West Champion · Monday 18 January 1937 · page 4

The recently constructed road from Pearl Beach to Patonga, which was recently opened, while not a first-class thoroughfare, is in good order…

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Brogo Bridge in Use

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. touring department advises that the new reinforced concrete high-level bridge over the Brogo River, on the Prince's Highway between…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Road to Patonga

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

The recently constructed road from Peart Beach to Patonga, which was recently opened, while not a first-class thoroughfare. is in good order for…

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"Oppy" and Ford V-8. Mixes Cycling with Motoring

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

Because thousands of small hero worshippers all over Australia prefer to sec Hubert Opperman, famous international cyclist, on two wheels than on…

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Sweden's Motor Taxes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

During the past budget year 1935-36, the total Swedish State revenues from automobile taxes amounted to 96,8 million kroner (£5,324,500 at par) an…

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The Adventuress Dispute [?]Pion Mouse Mackay Is Searching for the Mysterious"—"in an Innocent-looking Tramp Steamer!

North West Champion · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

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To the Markets of the World By Road, Rail and Sea

Manilla Express · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 3

The very title of this article indicates that it is linking the services that provide all producers in every avenue of production…

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