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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 7 of 29

Road Safety. the Meaning of Courtesy

North West Champion · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 4

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…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Statements-after Accidents

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

A warning to motorists, not to make statements to the police immediately following an accident in which they have been invloved, is issued by the…

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Motor Notes America's Car Production

North West Champion · Monday 13 March 1939 · page 4

During 1938 the number of cars produced in the United States and Canada was 2,110,000; the total production of cars and commercial…

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Scrub Roads Inspection by Councillors

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 2

The President of the Namol Shire Council, Cr. C. Gilby, reported on an inspection, in company with Councillors J. A. Laird…

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Tintinhull Railway Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

For some time past the N.R.M.A. has been agitating for the construction of a new railway bridge at Tintinhull, on New England Highway seven miles…

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Oberon District Roads

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. touring department furnishes a brief report concerning the present condition of some of the main tourist roads in the Oberon district…

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Road Safety Night Driving in Autumn

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

(Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales). Darkness is a prime factor in causing highway accidents and this is…

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By Road and Wheel Synthetic Rubber Tyres

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

Improvements in the manufacture of synthetic rubber in Germany has made it possible to lower prices. It is claimed also to be so successful…

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Road Safety. Night Driving in Autum. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 1

Darkness is a prime factor in causing highway accidents and this is particularly noticeable during the long and foggy nights of the autumn-winter…

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Road Safety Narrabri Baby Health Centre Patrol Car At Gunnedah

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 5

It pursuance of the policy of the Minister for Transport which aims at greater safety on country highways the patrol car which will police The following particulars relating to the work of the Narrabri Baby Health Centre during the past month have been kindly furnished by the…

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Moree Railway Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 2

Writing to Mr. B. M. Wade, M.L.A. in regard to the carrying out of improvements to the Moree railway station and the strengthening and fencing…

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Palestine's Motor Fleet Grows

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Within three years, motor vehicles operating in Palestine have increased from 11,850 to 15,617, according to a Government report just issued. Road…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Synthetic Rubber Tyres

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Improvements in the manufacture of Synthetic rubber in Germany has made it possible to lower prices. It is claimed also to be successful that, during…

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Motor Notes Synthetic Rubber Tyres

North West Champion · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 4

Improvements in the manufacture of synthetic rubber in Germany has made it possible to lower prices. It is claimed also to be so successful…

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Moree Railway Matters. Minister's Reply to Mr. Wade

North West Champion · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 3

The Minister for Transport (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) writing to Mr. B. M. Wade, M.L.A., states:— With regard to the question of…

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"Controlled Road Experiment."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

An account of an interesting experiment with a "control zone" as a means of reducing highways accidents has reached the N.R.M.A. from Michigan,…

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Long Call for Road News

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. touring department received its longest. telephone call for road information recently, when a Tasmanian motorist rang the Sydney…

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Moree Municipal Council People on Roads. Preventative Legislation Sought

North West Champion · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

At the meeting of Moree Municipal Council on Monday night concern was expressed about the large number of people who walked on the roadways, and it was decided to seek some kind of a preventative…

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By Road and Wheel "Higgling and Huckstering"

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 3

"Ine's experience of public administration in London forbids any expression of surprise that the negotiations should pass through this…

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Police Patrol Car Now On Duty Constant Road Supervision

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 1

THE North-west police patrol car, with headquarters at Ounnedah, is now in service. The officers in charge visited…

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