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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 6 of 25

Graziers' Conference Discuss North West Railway System

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 5

Several resolutions or interest to the North-West were carried at the Graziers' Association conference last week…

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Town Improvements Work in Progress Aerodrome Almost Completed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 2

The work on the Aerodrome is nearing completion, and one gang has been taken oil this work and have Returned to work…

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Road Safety the Cyclist

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 3

Probably greater care is called for on the part of the cyclist than the rider or driver of any other vehicle. His vehicle is almost…

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Road Safety. the Cyclist. (5)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 4

Probably greater care is called for on the part of the cyclist than the rider or driver of any other vehicle. His vehicle is almost noiseless and cannot be as…

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Diesel Road Grader Council Purchases Machine

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

After some months of deliberation the Namol Shire Council finally decided at their meeting last Tuesday to purchases a…

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Danger on the Bridge

Manilla Express · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night Ald. McLeod drew attention to the dangerous manner in which children behave on the…

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Road Safety Well-Informed Public Opinion Vital

Manilla Express · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

The public may go through life in safety and happiness comparatively uninformed on a great variety of subjects, but under…

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Road Safety. the Cyclist

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 3

Probably greater care is called for on the part of the cyclist than the rider or driver of any other vehicle. His vehicle is almost noiseless and…

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Road Safety The Pedestrian

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 1

Road Safety is a problem that will confront the pedestrian throughout his life and, without exaggerating the position the…

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Tenders for Road Work

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 2

Tenders me invited in this issue by the Boomi Shire Engineer (Mr. G. E. Wright) for quite a number of road contracts on State Highway No. 12…

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Yarraman Bridge. Approaches Damaged by River Rise. Through Traffic Interrupted

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 6

The aged Yarraman Bridge felt the strain of the big rise in the [?]ydir River on Tuesday and the roaches gave way to such an…

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Remarkable Films for Motorists

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 2

Motorists of Moree are to be the Bursts of the Vacuum Oil Company at a film evening to be held in the Capitol Gardens next Sunday at 8.40 p.m…

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Moree Police Court. Tuesday, March 16. (Before Mr. V. H. Wells, P.m.) Breaches of Motor Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 4

Thomas Broderick was proceeded against for driving a motor [?] without a license. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 5/-, with 5/6…

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Steel Shortage Motor Vehicles Create Demand Prices Must Rise

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 6

The cabled report from London that there is a world shortage of steel owing to the huge demands on thin commodity for the making of…

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Railway Picnic

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

Nurrabri was the mecca for most railway employees on Saturday when their annual picnic was held at Narrabri in fine…

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Remarkable Film for Motorists

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 3

Motorists of Moree are to be the guests of the Vacuum Oil Company at a film evening to be held in the Open-Air Gardens Theatre next…

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Hawkesbury Bridge

Manilla Express · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 5

A toll bridge about 2000 ft. long is to be constructed over the Hawkesbury River at Peats Ferry at a cost of between £400,000 and…

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Road Safety The Motorist

Manilla Express · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 6

In the modern car the motorist has placed in his hands an instrument that can be of immense benefit and enjoyment. He can move…

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Remarkable Film for Motorists

Manilla Express · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 1

Motorists of Manilla are to be the guests of the Vacuum Oil Company at a film evening to be held in the Palais Theatre next…

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A Happy Easter Avoid Road Troubles Seasonable Advice

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 March 1937 · page 2

(By the Deputy Commissioner for Road Transport) With the Easter holidays around the corner the great majority of our…

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