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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 2 of 19

Death of Mr. Tramby

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 1

Mr. William Tramby, who, as stated above, sustained a fracture of the base of the skull, succumbed to his injuries on Friday afternoon…

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Motoring Miscellany

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 4

North China is to be modernised. for this year the construction of 20 highways of a total length of 1,500 miles will be begun to accelerate industrial…

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Manilla-Barraba Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Shire Council, a letter was received from the Main Roads Department, giving their approval for…

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The Motorists' Corner Offical R.A.C.A. Notes Sunday Petrol Ban.--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 January 1940 · page 4

The topic every motorist is discussing at the moment is, of course, the proposal to close the garages on Sundays. It is by no…

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Photographed Aerodrome Sydney. Thursday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

At Blenheim (N.Z.) Police Court a workman, formerly engaged at Woodbourne Air Training School was fined for having taken…

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Kaputar Road Minister States Government Plans Popular Rendezvous Next Week-End

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

Should weather conditions be favourable, it is likely the Kaputar road will be a favoured location next week-end…

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Works on Mandowa Shire Roads

Manilla Express · Friday 26 January 1940 · page 2

The engineer reported to the last meeting of the Shire Council as follows:-- 1. Maintenance Work -- The…

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Road Toll Grows in Country. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 1

It is the considered opinion of experts in a position to Judge that the mileage travelled by the 328,000 motor vehicles in the Stale is less now than…

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By Road and Wheel The Hitch in "Hitch-Hiking"

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1940 · page 3

"Hitch-hiking" is becoming less popular in America, and some states have now passed laws forbidding this practice on account of the numerous…

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By Road and Wheel Music on the Air

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 3

Car radio has doubled in popularity during 1939, according to dealers throughout Canada. In 1938, it is estimated, there was…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Music on the Air

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1940 · page 5

Car radio has doubled in popularity during 1939, according to dealers throughout Canada. In 1938, it is estimated, there was one car radio for…

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Suggestion to Motorists To Beat Out Fires SYDNEY, Thursday

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

The State Premier, Mr. Mair, to-day appealed to motorists to take a few old bags in their cars when they are going to the country, so they…

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Road Deaths in Country

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 4

Analysis of reports of road accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent of the fatal accidents are occurring outside…

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Road Deaths in Country 65% of Accidents Carelessness the Cause

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 February 1940 · page 2

ANALYSIS of reports of rood accidents in the State for December and January show that more than 65 per cent of the…

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Utility and Motor Collide

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

As the result of a collision between a utility truck given by Trooper C. Rouse, of Moree, member of the Light Horse Camp at Gostwyck, and a motor…

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Washaway on Railway

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

A washaway for a distance of 35 chains on the Moree-Boggabilla line was caused by heavy rain near Milguy and Croppa Creek on Thursday night…

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The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes Bluff Artists. --

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 February 1940 · page 4

You lead an interesting life when you represent the senior motoring organisation in Australia, and you'd be amazed at the…

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Municipal Matters Bridge to Be Surfaced

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

Included in the State Highway maintenance programme for the current year is a proposal to surface all timber decked bridges in…

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Road Toll Grows In Country

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

It is the considered opinion of exports in an position to Judge that the mileage travelled by The 328,000 motor vehicles in the…

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By Road and Whee ... Protection For Pedestrians

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 4

Police escorts for pedestrians at busy crossings is the basis of a plan that has been Instituted at Trafford Bar, Manchester, by the Lancashire…

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