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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

484 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 25

Roads to Port Stephens

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 4

The roads to Port Stephens were recently inspected by the N.R.M.A. which reports that they provide fair travelling conditions. On the road from…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Petrol, in Germany

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 4

Up till now petrol has cost in Germany 37 to 38 pfennige per litre, but modem roads cost, money, and in order to rake funds for the new State roads,…

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Motor Touring Record

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 4

Inquiries dealt with by the N.R.M.A. touring department during the month of December constituted an Association record. Nearly 6,000 motor tourists…

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Russia's Reckless Motorists

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 4

Reckless motorists will no longer be tolerated in Russia. At Moscow recently five moujiks who ran amok were made to feel thoroughly ashamed of…

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Car Smashed By Railway Engine Occupant's Narrow Escape

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 1

A Holliday, of Messrs Logan and lous Injury occurred at mid-day today when a car driven by Mr. A. oHilliday, of Messrs Logan and…

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Ramps on Public Roads

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 2

Considerable discussion took place at the last meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council regarding the advisability of having…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. 200 Miles Per Gallon

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 8

A [?] and day test of a car on [?] reads has been going on recently using a new carburettor invented by a Canadian, based on a…

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Cricket. B Grade Competition. Railway V. P.a.f.s

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 6

In the B grade mulch placed on Sunday between P.A.F.S. ami Railway, the latter had an easy victory, whining by an innings and 52 runs…

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Bill Posting Restrictions Council to Define Road Routes

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 1

Council business was quickly decided at the Council meeting last week. Ald. McNamara and Ald. Mooney…

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Motor Fatality. Young Woman Killed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 2

Miss Joyce Stephens (23) was killed and two ether persons injured when a car crash occurred at a ailway crossing about a mile north of Aberdeen early…

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Recent Railway Fire. Coroners Inquiry. Open Verdict Returned

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 1

Th District Coroner (Mr.W. A. Cole) Held an inquiry at Hie Moree Courthouse on Thursday last into the circumstances surrounding the fire which…

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Tragic Motor Accident. Mother and Child Killed. Eight Others Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 4

When a sedan car, driven by Mr. Roy Newlands, of Allroy station, Yetman, crashed over a steep embankment on the Richmond Range, near…

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Back to Wyong Jubilee Week. Marking the 50th Anniversary of Railway to Wyong. February 14 to 20, 1937

North West Champion · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 3

All former residents of Wyong and Tuggerab Lakes district, all friends of residents, and all people who would like to see this delectable area under…

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Germany's New Roads

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 7
Also in The North Western Courier

In the past two years Germany has built over 600 miles of new roads. This country has built only 300 miles of new roads in the past 10 years…

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Big Bridge Work

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 6
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

The sum of £1,600,000 is to be spent on the construction of the Howrah Bridge, which will span the Hoogli River, India. It will accommodate…

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Trees by English Roads

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 7
Also in The North Western Courier

It has been stated on behalf of the British Minister of Transport that he will take steps to encourage highway authorities who have not already…

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Road to Burrinjuck

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 6

Reports received by the N.R.M.A. touring department indicate that the road from Hume Highway to Burrinjuck Dam is badly worn in places…

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