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

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

307 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 16

Rain Holds Up Train

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 January 1941 · page 2

The train from Barraba to Manilla on Monday night was delayed ten minutes owing to storm water between Mr. Bert…

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Traffic Dislocation Northern Railway System Damaged Line Damaged By Floods

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 1

The worst traffic, dislocation of the northern railway system for some years was caused by the heavy rain of the pant few days…

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Railway Service Renewed After Week's Delay

Manilla Express · Tuesday 14 January 1941 · page 2

After a week without a train a goods train heavily laden got through to Manilla this morning and went on to Barraba. A large…

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The Motorists' Corner by Road and Wheel Pedestrian Crossing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

A warning to motorists who ignore the warning of pedestrian crossings that they may be made an example of. Is Issued by the N.R.M.A. An…

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R.A.A.F. Train to Visit Moree

North West Champion · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

In connection with the drive for further enlistments, the R.A.A.F. recruiting train will visit Moree, in the coarse of a tour of the…

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Local Railway Business

Manilla Express · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 2

During December, 1940; the number of tickets issued at Manilla Railway station were 223. Passenger revenue amounted to…

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By Road and Wheel State Motor Taxation

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 2

The State Government, in response to N.R.M.A. representations, says that it is not possible to consider any reduction in motor vehicle taxation…

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Recruiting Train Narrabri in February Seeking Air Force Recruits

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 2

The Royal Australian Air Force Recruiting Train will arrive in Narrabri on February 21, 1911. It's call here is part of a…

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R.A.A.F. Recruiting Train Visit Moree on March 1

North West Champion · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 1

The Royal Australian Air Force recruiting train will arrive in Moree on March 1. Its call here is part of a State-wide…

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Unclaimed Goods Auctioned by Railway Department Forgetful OWners Help Revenue

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 January 1941 · page 2

It is amazing what some people leave in trains or fall to claim when consigned to them. For instance, the following articles…

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Upper Manilla Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 2

Every effort is being made by Mandowa Shire Council to have a high level bridge erected across the Manilla River at Upper…

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Tarring Barraba Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 January 1941 · page 2

The Shire Council has let a contract for tar surfacing work on Upper Manilla road from the town boundary to the 412 mile peg…

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Condition of Shire Roads General Flood Damage Report to Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 4

Application has been made to the Government for a flood relief Croat to assist in the reparation of roads and culverts throughout…

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Railways in Flood Time How the Safety of the Track Is Ensured

North West Champion · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 4

The breaking of a long drought almost inevitably has its repercussions. The State's latest experience, while greatly benefiting the man on the…

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Rail Motor Service to Moree

North West Champion · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 3

1n regard to a recent suggestion that the rail motor service should be extended from Narrabri to Moree, the Minister for Transport (Mr. F. M…

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New South Wales Railways Excursion Fares Anywhere

Manilla Express · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 2

The next general series of excursions at single-fare-for-return journey (minimum 3- first-class, 23 second-class) will be run…

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Flood Damage Washaways on Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 2

The Municipal Council adopted the fortnightly report by the Clerk of Works, at Tuesday's meeting without discussion. The report stated:…

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Moree Road Aldermen Seek Attention

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 1

On the motion of Ald. Quirk, the Municipal Council will seek the co-operation of the two Shire Councils concerned in asking the…

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The Car Ran Off the Road

North West Champion · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 4

Most of the reports of fatal road accidents in recent months contain the significant words, "the car ran off the road," and end with such phrases as…

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Sequel to Road Tragedy Costigan Committed for Trial

North West Champion · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 1

At the inquest touching the death of Arthur Thomas Duncan, who was killed when knocked down by a car on the…

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