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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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Road to Burrinjuck

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 7

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

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Manslaughter Charge Not Guilty Jury's Verdict in Doctor's Creek Bridge Fatality

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 1

Charged with feloniously slaying J. F. Home, while driving a lorry in a negligent manner, H. E. Booby pleaded not guilty…

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Breaches of Motor Traffic Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 5

John L. Richardson for whom Mr. A. K. Smith appeared. pleaded guilty to having falled to return an expired license, and was fined 5 with 8…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Failures in Driving Tests

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1937 · page 7

From May 30th to November 28th 194,488 candidates submitted themselves for driving tests in England. Of those 28.46 Per cent, failed. Candidates…

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Carrying Stock by Motor Vehicle

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

Although breeders of live stock in this country are making more and more use of motor transport for the delivery of stock to cattleyards…

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Bingara Car in Motor Accident

Manilla Express · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 2

A motor car accident occurred on the Tamworth road at the culvert between Bignall's and Donnelly 's, 2½ miles from Manilla, on…

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Motor Car Engines Their Future Location Rear or Front Position

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 February 1937 · page 4

During the last two years, one of the most discussed subjects in automotive circles has been the future position of the engine in…

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

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 February 1937 · page 3

All former residents of Wyong and Tuggerah Lake district, all friends and residents, and all people who would like to see this…

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Bridge at Peat's Ferry

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

"Ledious waits suffered by hundreds of motorists at Peat's ferry, on the Australia Day holiday, form a most convincing…

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Municipal Matters Town Clerk's Report Aerodrome Ready for Use

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 4

The following matters were dealt with by the Clerk in his report to Council on Tuesday night: Town Hall Kitchen…

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Railway Square Plans for Improvement House Condemned by Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

Matters submitted by the Health Inspector for Council's consideration on Tuesday night were contained in the following…

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Stop, Look, and Listen! Motor Horns Must Purr

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

Motor horns in future must conform to an official standard in Buenos Aires. This standard is said to be of a "soft purring sound." Any motorist…

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Mandowa Bridge

Manilla Express · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 2

The Mandowa Bridge over the Manilla river is being temporarily repaired by the Mandowa Shire Council for the Main Roads…

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Road Contracts

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 2

Tenders are being called in this issue by the engineers of the Boomi and Boolooroo Shire Councils for several contracts for roadwork. Tenders for…

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Scot Honoured Inventor of Better Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 3

A memorial to John Loudon M'Adam, the pioneer and inventor of modern road-making methods, was recently unveiled in his native town…

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More Motors Than 'Phones in U.s.a

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 February 1937 · page 4

The progress of the motor car in the last forty years has been most romantic. It seems a far cry now to the days of the ninties in the United…

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Country Road Service Map.—

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

The touring Department of the N.R.M.A. has published a small scale map of New South Wales showing all the…

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Fell on Road New Born Baby's Trial MILDURA

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

Near Mildura, Victoria, yesterday, a baby which was born in a jinker, fell to the roadway and was picked up alive. It is now progressing well…

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Moree Police Court. Tuesday, February 16. (Before Mr. D. Parker, P.m.) Breaches of Motor Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Leonard C. Wilde was proceeded against on a charge of having failed to return a number plate. The defendant did not appear and the case was heard…

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Remarkable Films for Motorists

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

Motorists of Narrabri are to be the guests of the Vacuum Oil Company at a film to be held in the Strand Theatre next Tuesday evening at…

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