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

Railways, roads & transport, 1940

372 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 19

The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. N.R.M.A. Appeals to Car-owners to Remain Calm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 2

The N.R M.A. appeals to car-owners to remain calm and not to rush their carson to the market in view of petrol rationing conditions. "We are afraid…

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Railway Excursions. for Spring School Vacation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

State schools will close on Thursday, August 22. About that time return tickets at the ordinary single fare (minimum 7/6 first-class…

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£70 for Ambulance Cheque Handed Over By Railway Ball Committee

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

At a meeting of the Narrabri Railway Ball Committee last night (Wednesday), representatives of the Namoi-Walgett…

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Railway Excursions For Spring School Vacation

Manilla Express · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 2

State schools will close on Thursday, August 22. About that time return tickets at the ordinary single fare (minimum 76…

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Local & General. War Bridge Party

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 1

A milk cart, the property of Mr. K. C Smith, of Reemo Dairy, was smashed to pieces one morning last week when the horse attached to it bolted. It A most successful war bridge party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. V. Paull on Saturday night, the proceeds being in aid of the A.I.F…

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Motor Notes New England Highway

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 4

Reporting on the present condition of the main northern road between Sydney and Tamworth, an officer of the N.R.M.A. states that the highway…

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Railway Crossing. Council to Obtain Estimates

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 4

Moree Municipal Council, which has been conducting a lengthy campaign with the Railway Department with the object of…

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Women's All Services Canteen. at Central Railway Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

The Women's All Services Canteen, which is situated at Central Railway Station, will be officially opened on Saturday next. The object of the…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. New England Highway

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 3

Reporting on the present condition of the main northern road between Sydney and Tamworth,, an officer of the N.R.M.A. states that the highway…

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Railway Station Entered

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 2

On Thursday last, August 8, Manilla Railway Station was entered and the sum of £339 taken from the till. The Police…

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Shire Works in Progress Curtailed Programme Main Roads Regraded

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 4

Recommendations made by the Shire Engineer at the monthly meeting of the Council on Tuesday were adopted as submitted…

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By Road and Wheel Petrol Rationing And English Cars

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

"A thought that may be of value in securing a proper perspective of petrol rationing in Australia in relation to the Empire war effort is…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Petrol Rationing and British Cars

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 5

A thought that may be of value in securing a proper perspective of petrol rationing in Australia in relation to the Empire war effort is contained in the…

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Road-users Faults

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

An interesting survey of main road traffic between Cessnock and Newcastle, recently made by selling State secretary of are N.S.W. Road Safety Council…

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Road Users' Faults

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

An interesting survey of main road traffic between Cessnock and Newcastle, recently made by the acting State secretary of the N.S.W…

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High Death Rate in Country. Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

Although there was an improvement of 10.0 per cent in the road accidents in country towns and rural areas of the State during the first six months of this…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Right-hand Turns

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 3

Following the booking of a member for cutting a corner when making a right-hand turn the N.R.M.A. issues a warning to motorists that the police are…

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Bingara Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

Because of the cancellation of the Main Roads Construction Programme the Shire Engineer informed the last meeting of the Council that the…

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Kaputar Road Employment of More Men Requested

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 2

The Municipal Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion requesting the local Member, Mr. C. A. Sinclair, to have steps…

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Illegal Use Of Motor Vehicle

North West Champion · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

Although he found the offence proved, Mr. S. A. Thornton, P.M., applied the provisions of Section 556A and did not proceed to a…

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