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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 3 of 19

Railway Frontier. Agreement Reached. Berlin

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 1

The railway frontier agreement between Germany and Russia has been concluded. The arrangements made solve the…

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Coroner's Inquest. Death of Mr. Tramby

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

An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. William Tramby, which occurred in the Moree District Hospital on Friday, January…

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What English Railways Do

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

English railways still account for 3,000,000 journeys a day. If filled all at once, the train seats would accommodate 2,500,000 people. Train…

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The Motorists' Corner OFFICIAL R.A.C.A. NOTES "Pool Petrol" in London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

A letter from a colleague on the London Press reveals a rather unhappy state of affairs regarding petrol which may eventually affect us…

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Silent Cop At Creek Bridge Approach Not to be Shifted

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

Once again, at the Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald, Quirk sought to have the silent cop at the approach to the creek bridge…

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Motor Conviction

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Al the Quarter Sessions on Tuesday last. before His Honor Judge P. V. Storkey. Gordon Patrick Boswell appealed against his conviction at…

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Motor Car Deal Verdict for Plaintiff

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

At the District Court last week, be-fore His Honer Judge Storkey. Reginald Frederick Bruea proceeded against Norl Gwydir Kirkby, claming the sum…

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Shire Works Monthly Report On Road Conditions Engineer's Inspection Tour

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

The Namoi shire Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky, submitted and secured adoption of the following report at the monthly meeting of the Council on…

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Lives Blighted by Accidents (Issued by the Road Safely Council of of New South Wales)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

Through road accidents in this State since December I last six children have been orphaned and from once happy homes they are now living in…

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Moree Railway Revenue Statistics for Last Year

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 1

According to figures made available by the local railway authorities a total of 21.804 bales of wool were forwarded form the Moree railway station during…

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Orphan School Cre[?] Bridge

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

Advice has been received by the N.R.M.A. that the bridge over the Orphan School Creek at Canley Vale is considered dangerous for heavy…

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New Road Safety Campaign (Issued by the Road Safely Council of of New South Wales)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 2

Plans are being completed by the traffic authorities for the launching of what is to be known as a selective campaign for road safety throughout…

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Shire Works Monthly Report On Road Conditions Engineer's Inspection Tour (Continued) Contract Work 'A' Riding

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

S.H. 17 Narrabri-Morce.—Reshaping, gravelling etc. Rapid progress is being made, and the contract should be complete by next meeting…

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Correspondence. Technical Training. The Editor, "Motor Gwydir Examiner." [?]

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 1

Dear Sir. Will you perms me. through your columns, to tell. youth of this town and district, that apportunity is…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Fewer Cars in England

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

According to figures given by the British Minister of Transport. in the House of Commons recently, the estimated drop in the number of quarterly…

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Motoring Miscellany

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4
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It is impossible to [?] a taxi at night in Hamburg [?] a special card. These permits are issued only in cases of absolute recently…

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Bush Fire Danger to Motorists

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1940 · page 4

While the present heat wave and drought condition continue many motorists are compelled to drive through ares where bush fires are burning close…

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Manilla & District News Manilla-barraba Road Upper Manilla Residents Wait on Council

Manilla Express · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 1

"It is the intention of the Shire Council to spend £5867 on the Manilla-Barraba road during the current year.'' This statement was made by the president of the Shire, Cr. M. Park, to a deputation of Upper Manilla Citizens who…

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The Sorrow of Road Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 1

In the accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies are recorded…

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