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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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Extension of Pedestrian Bridge

Manilla Express · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

The Secretary of Manilla P. & C. Association, Mr. W. L. Bingham, has received information from Manilla Muncipal Council to…

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Road Safety The Cyclist

Manilla Express · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

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

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Fostering Talent Railway Picnic Committee's Good Work Plans for Next Gathering

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

The part played by the North Western Railway Employees' picnic committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. A. E. Clarke…

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Complicated Action of the Motor Engine Yet Handled with Ease

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

The most complicated machine in general use to-day is the automobile, yet so simple is its operation that men and women…

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New Motor for Capitol Gardens Talkie Plant

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 4

We have been notified by the management of The Capitol Gardens picture theatre that a new motor has now been installed in place of the…

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Remarkable Film for Motorists Palais Theatre Tonight

Manilla Express · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

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

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All States Motor Passes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 2

The introduction by Queensland, South Australia find, Tasmania of Compulsory (Third Party) Motor Vehicle Insurance legislation has destroyed the…

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Car and Tram Smash Two Killed SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 1

William Patrick Kellaher, 74, was killed instantly, and Mrs. Ellen Crawford, 64, died later from her injuries as the result of a collision at…

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Easter Train Service

Manilla Express · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

During the Easter week over 90 people journeyed to Manilla from all parts of the State by train. On the special excursion, train…

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Road Safety Hints for Children

Manilla Express · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 6

Hope for the solution of the road accident problem lies largely with the rising generation. It is proverbially difficult to teach…

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Court Street Motor Garage

Manilla Express · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

As may be seen in the advertising columns on the front page of this issue Mr. S. A. Noble has opened a garage in Court Street…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Light Alloys

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 6

One of the features of the Berlin Motor Show this year will be the wider use being made of special light alloys. These metals arc being used not merely…

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Aeroplane Wrecked

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 2

A few days ago the aeroplane which has been flyn [?] Moree for some weeks [?] From [?] appears…

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Breach of Motor Act

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 5

Christina Winnie Wilkinson was charged with driving a motor vehicle in Merriwa Street. Boggabilla, in a manner dangerous to the public…

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Plans Motor Record in New Type of Car

North West Champion · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 3

Freddie Dixon, the British racing motorist, who will attempt to better…

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Road Safety Council to be Established

Manilla Express · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, announces that it is proposed almost immediately to establish a National Roads Safety Council in New…

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Aerodrome Opening Newcastle 'Planes Invited

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 3

The Municipal Council has appointed a committee consisting of the Mayor (Ald. Hogan) Aldermen Manning and Logan, and the Town Clerk…

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Tuggerah Lakes Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 4

At a meeting of the N.R.M.A. Council. It was decided to have a bridge bulk across the northern end of Tuggerah Lakes, between Wallerah Point…

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March of Progress Moke and Better Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 3

The remarkable improvement in the employment position in New South Wales since the State Government took charge of it is shown…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. London's Trams to Go

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 April 1937 · page 4

There are now 105 route miles of trolleybus services in London. The London Passenger Transport Board possesses authority to convert 80 more…

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