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

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

569 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 10 of 29

A.M.P. Demonstrates Quality. [?] sons Learned in the 150-Mile Road Race

North West Champion · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

If there is one thing that emerges from the 150-Mile Grand Prix Road Race at Bathurst on Easter Monday, it is the wonderful reliability of…

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Lives Saved. More Can Be Done. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

Motorists and pedestrians have co-operated in such a wonderful way with the traffic authorities that, with their help, the year has passed the first…

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Before The Shire Correspondence Narrabri West Requests—Mercury Vapour Lamps a Success—Vandalism at Narrabri West—Guards for Private Trees in Street—Road Requests

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

The following matters were included in the correspondence submitted to the Namoi Shire Council at last meeting.—…

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Railway Excursions for Autumn School Vacation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benefit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel in connection with the…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Tamworth to Moree

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

Recent reports received by the N.R.M.A. Touring Department indicate that the most popular route to Moree is by way of Warialda. Tar pavement…

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Autumn Railway Excursions

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 5

Those who wish to travel in connection with the Autumn School Vacation, which commences on May 12, are advised there will be excursions…

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More Legislation for Motor Users

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. has received advice that more than 3,000 bills affecting highway transportation and highway users have been introduced in…

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Manilla-Somerton Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

At last meeting of the Shire Council a letter was received from the Cockburn Shire Council agreeing to co-operate with Mandowa…

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MANILLA & District News Municipal Council Pot Holes on the Main Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Manilla Municipal Council Ald. G. F. B. Grill drew attention to the number of pot holes on…

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Railway Excursions For Autumn School Vacation

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 April 1939 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benefit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel in connection…

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By Road and Wheel Danger of Worn Tyres

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 7

The London Safety First Council has drawn the attention of the Metropolitan Police to the number of cars and lorries running on badly worn…

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Motor Tax Reform Sought

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 6

The Motor Legislation Committee and the British Road Federation have sent a memorandum to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging reform in motor…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. More Legislation for Motor Users

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. has received advice that more than 3,000 bills affecting highway transportation and highway users have been introduced in legislatures of the…

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Railway Excursions for Autumn School Vacation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benefit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel in connection with the…

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Central Motors Pty. Ltd. Ford Dealers and Motor Garage

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 2

Many good and substantial reasons are supported by the actual facts in contemplating the unusual values offered in the Ford to-day. It is true…

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Railway Excursions. For Autumn School Vacation

North West Champion · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 6

The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benefit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel in connection with the…

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Kaputar Road Work Progressing Scenic Aspects Already Apparent

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 1

Rapid progress has been made on the Kaputar Road construction during recent months. A visit to the works even at the…

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Rationalising Motor Industry

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 4

The entire German motor industry has beeen placed under Government control, and will be subservient to the Commissioner appointed. Under this…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Danger of Worn Tyres

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 4

The London Safety First Council has drawn the attention of the Metropolitan Police to the number of cars and lorries running on badly worn tyres,…

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Odd Liquid Nu-metal Reconditions Motors

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 5

An old miner happened to camp one night on a strange ledge of material which attracted his attention, because of its odd reac…

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