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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 6 of 29

Moree Railway Station

North West Champion · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 3

Writing to Mr. B. M. Wade in regard to his representations relative to the question of improvements to Moree Railway Station and the…

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Railway Finances. Statement by the Premier

North West Champion · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 4

The Premier has stated that Cabinet has given full consideration to the Railway financial position, in the light of a recent…

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Motor Notes Petrol and Alcohol

North West Champion · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

On account of the number of accidents which occurred during the Christmas season in New York (263 deaths), the municipal authorities…

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Manilla-Tamworth Road

Manilla Express · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Owing to the dry weather, patrol grading with truck and two graders has been continuous on the section of the…

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Road Safety. The Meaning of Courtesy

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 1

The Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, has issued a special appeal to residents of the State to co-operate in what he calls the "New Deal for…

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Road Safety the Meaning of Courtesy (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 4

The Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, has issued a special appeal to residents of the State to cooperate in what he calls the "New…

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By Road and Wheel Belgiums' Bid for. Tourists

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 3

Reduced cost of petrol, 40 per cent. off visa charges and half-price entrance to state museums are amongst the attractions offered to…

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Motor Cars and Population

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 4

The largest number of motor cars in any one country is the United States' huge total of 29,795,220, which is one car to every four people. New…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Petrol and Alcohol

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 4

On account of the number of accidents which occurred during the Christmas season in New York 1263 deaths, the municipal authorities…

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323,501 Motor Vehicles N.S.W. Figures

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 2

The number of motor vehicle registrations and drivers' licences issued by the Department of Road Transport during the 12 months which…

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Hobden Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

Cr. F. R. Heywood drew attention to the bad condition of the Hobden road at the last meeting of Mandowa Shire Council. He…

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Hall's Creek Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council a letter was received from the Department of Main Roads relative to the…

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District News PILLIGA Ridge Gravel For Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 5

When confronted with the black morass, allegedly a road, which exists between Pilllga and Burren Junction after rain, motorists think…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 1
Also in The North Western Courier, North West Champion

In this issue, the Department of Railways announces the arrangements made for excursionists who will travel for Easter…

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Motor Car Fatality. Young Child Killed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1939 · page 5

Cora Binge, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Binge, was killed on Saturday night when struck by portion of the hood…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

Manilla Express · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

In this issue, the Department of Railways announces the arrangements made for excursionists who will travel for Easter…

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Narrabri Aerodrome Tenders Accepted for Improvements

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 4

Several matters having been referred to it, the Municipal Council Works Committee submitted and secured adoption of…

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Lower North Coast Roads

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 3

On the main road from Newcastle in Port Stephens the deviation between Salt Ash and Anna Hay lias been opened to traffic, reports the N.R.M.A…

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