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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 5 of 19

Accident on Bridge Approach—

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 1

The Ambulance was called on Friday night to the approach of the Namoi River Bridge, where a utility truck, driven by Mr. Arthur Cameron…

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The Road to Keepit Dam

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

In view of the approaching con struction of Keepit dam efforts are being made by Manilla Business Men's Association to have…

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Railway Freights on Fertilizer

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 5

On 1st. July last the Railway Department brought into force a new regulation to the effect that the "Manure" or truckload rates…

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The Motorists Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes Petrol Rationing. --

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 5

Main herald of the approach of the Silly Season is the revival of the petrol rationing scare. Possibly by the time this reaches…

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Cheap Exclusion Train

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

One hundred and fifty-four passengers were aboard the special cheap excursion train when it pulled out of the Moree railway station on Tuesday…

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Wee Waa Aerodrome Council and Board to Confer

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

Members of the Narrabri P.P. Board and the Namoi Shire Council will confer on the site, with the object of removing objections…

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Death of William Tramby Coroner's Inquiry Verdict of Accidental Death

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 4

In returning a verdict of accidental death at the inquiry held at the Moree courthouse on Monday last in to the circumstances regarding the death of…

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Horse-drawn Graders For Minor Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

When Cr. J. Hibbens moved at Tuesday's meeting of the Namoi Shire Council that horse-drawn graders bo tried on minor roads…

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Rabbits Destroyed on Shire Roads Inspector's Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

The Noxious Weeds Inspector to Namoi Shire Council, Mr. W. O'Brien secured adoption of the following report at the lost meeting of the…

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Motorists Life-home Scheme

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

Members of the Forces in England arriving on leave frequently reach stations several rules from home at times when no public transport is available…

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Reich Motoring Ban

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

The German Ministry of Communications of the Reich has issued a degree that prison sentences or hard labour are henceforth the penalty in…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Denmark on Petrol Rations

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

While private motorists receive their petrol rations fa[?]y regularly, the number of cars in the streets of Copenhagen has been somewhat reduced…

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The Motorists' Corner OFFICIAL R.A.C.A. NOTES Petrol Rationing

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 4

Main herald of tho approach of the Silly Season is the revival of the petrol rationing scars. I'm steadfastly holding to my…

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Late Night -- Late Train

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

On Thursday night the Manilla shops will be open till 9 p.m. The train will not leave Manilla for Tamworth until 8.44 p.m…

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Registration of Motor Vehicles

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 2

In Parliament last week Capt. Chaffey asked the Deputy-Premier and Minister for Transport. Col. Bruxner, "was it a fact that…

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Child Accidents on Roads

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

Request has been made by several country branches of the Road Safety Council that a State-wide appeal should be made to all parents to see…

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Railway Picnic Many Enjoy Day's Outing Liberal Distribution of Refreshments

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

AS in past years, the capable administration of the North Western Railway Picnic committee, gave to their employees…

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Aeroplane Orders. Can Be Filled. Washington

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

After the Secretary for War, Mr. Johnston, and General Marshall had urged the release of American planes to the Allies, as the stimulated productive…

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By Road and Wheel Some Export Information

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 4

A statement from the Society of Motor Manufacturers circulated to the Press announced that British motor factories Exported 300 vehicles…

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£900 Railway Fare

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

There is a popular idea that when the King travels by train be does so free of charge, but he pays extra, and the tickets are collected just as in the…

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