Tarred Roads Affect Water Supply
The extensive tarring of roads in U.S.A. has caused the drinking water of many cities to take on objectionable tastes…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1938
501 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 26
The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. British Road Improvements
According to an official report there were 2,093 road junctions improved in Great Britain during the financial year, 1936-37: 1.168 miles of [?] were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Rollers Too Slow and Heavy Shire Discussion
The discussion arising at the January meeting of the Namol Shire Council from the suggestion that rollers should be employed to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rain Damage Urgent Road Repairs Tenders for Tar Surfacing Engineer's Progress Report
The following recommendations were adopted In tho monthly works report submitted by the shire engineer (Mr. D. Sky) at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Police Court. Tuesday February 8, 1938. (Before Mr. V. H. Wells P.m.) Breach of Motor Traffic Act
William G. Winter and Fitzerald Bros. were proceeded against for having committed breaches of the Motor Traffic Act. The defendants pleaded guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Manilla Railway
2694 tickets were sold at Manilla Railway Station for the 12 months ended December, 1937, as compared with 2894 tickets for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Rhine Motor Bridge
Near Frank[?]rial in the Pala[?] a section of the Mannboan-Saarbruck autobahn is to cross the Rhine by a huge new bridges, with a carriageway 70…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →London—istanbul Road
The long-discussed trains Europeans highway from London to [?]nbul move a stage nearer completion. A big conference between all the countries…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mountain Road Builder
The first caterpillar Diesel trail-builder to be imported into Australia has begun operations for the Country Roads Board Victoria. It is being used…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Portable Roller Proposed To Improve District Roads
Referring to a report submitted by the Engineer regarding the use of rollers, Cr. Gilby said he had introduced the question by suggesting the use…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tram and Trolley Passengers
Passenger journey by trains Great Britain—ex[?] London— [?] year 1936-37 [?] by 68,216,619 to the present year. This [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Too Efficient
When tess were made of a new show plough at Lake Placed an American winter resort, after a small fall of snow the machine proved so efficient that it not…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Charcoal for Motor Fuel Successful Tests Defence Value
Successful experiments in the use of charcoal-burning motor vehicles have been conducted by tho Defence Department. Interest has been taken…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Melbourne Railways Big Strike Likely. Melbourne
It is reported in Melbourne industrial circles that a dislocation and possible suspension of all railway services will be precipitated on March 7, unless the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road to Kaputar Conference Proposal
The Mayor of Barraba, (Aid. W. J. O'Meara) has received the following letter from the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Roads Machinery Problem. Day Labor or Contract?
The Namol Shire Council, last meeting, did not give consideration to the expenditure of approxin[?]tely £1300 on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Vehicle Burnt
A fire occurred in a utility truck parked at Fitzgerald Bros.' garage early on Tuesday morning and the vehicle was damaged beyond repair. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motoring. Service Notes and Queries
The motor car owner-driver who is careful in the maintenance and operation of his motor car—an expensive piece of machinery—usually seeks…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Manilla Bridge
A letter received from the Secretary of the Manilla Parents and Citizens' Association at the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Low Level Bridge Municipal Council Agrees to Pay Its Share
The Municipal Council, at its meeting on Tuesday night committed itself to pay its share towards the construction of a…
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