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

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

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Railway Excursions in February

North West Champion · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 2

Word has been received from the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, that the next general series of excursion trains will be run…

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New Sou[?] Railways. Excursion Fares Anywhere[?]

North West Champion · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 1

The next general series of excursions a[?] single-fare-for-return journey (minimum 3/- first class, 2/3 second-class) will be run during the second…

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Struck by Motor Car. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 27 January 1941 · page 1

At the height of a storm in Sydney. George Ralston (12) had his right leg severed when a car skidded on the wet road, mounted the footpath and…

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Railway Excursions in February

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 1

Word has been received from the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, that the next general series of excursion trains…

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Roads to Jervis Bay Resurfaced

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. Touring Department reports that the re-surfacing of the main road from Prince's Highway at Falls Creek, south of Nowra, through…

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Establishment and Development New South Wales State Railways

North West Champion · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 2

For nearly seventy years after the arrival of Governor Phillip's fleet in Sydney Harbour in 1788, trade in New South Wales was unassisted by…

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Upper Manilla Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 2

At its last meeting the Barraba Shire Council agreed unanimously to support the Mandowa Shire Council in its effort to have…

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New Bridge to be Completed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 4

A considerable amount of delay has been caused motorists on Main Road No. 329 between Baradine and Pilliga, where Baradine Creek crosses…

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Municipal Maters Road to Hospital Approved Keepit Dam Works to Start

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 5

THE Department of Works and Local Government has asked the Municipal Council if they will approve of the construction of the road…

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Visit of Railway Officials

North West Champion · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 2

A tour of the North-West will be made by Railway officials, including the Chief Commissioner, shortly. The itinerary is as follows:—…

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Pedestrian Traffic on Bridge

Manilla Express · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 3

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald. Ghys drew attention to the danger created by pedestrians using the…

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Assessment of Flood Damage Main Roads £1960 Minor Roads £550 Grant Anticipated Difficulties on Moree Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 3

Included in a report on flood damage following a survey of Shire roads, since his return, the Shire Engineer on Tuesday issued…

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Two Evils in Road Accidents

North West Champion · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

Research into road accidents shows that types of accidents occur in "waves" which are not confined to one part of the State but to the whole…

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Railway Washaway

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 2

Tuesday's storm caused a washaway of the railway line near Black Springs, five miles from Barraba. Both passenger and the…

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The Motorists' Corner Official R.A.C.A. Notes by ''Carbon" Traffic Decline

Manilla Express · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 4

Figures just released lend considerable colour to my expressed belief that petrol rationing has put the motoring industry well…

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Air Force Train at Narrabri on February 24 and 25

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

"Why do you want to join the Air Force." It is a simple question, and one which has been ashed tens of…

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Can Be Avoided Toll of the Road Reasons for Car Accidents

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 2

Most of the reports of fatal road accidents in recent months contain the significant words, "the car run off the road," and…

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Rain and Motor Cars

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1941 · page 4

In view of the likelihood of regular rainstorms, the N.R.M.A. advises motorists to carry a piece of canvas or other waterproof material to…

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Wimborne Road

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 2

A shire-gang will be busy on the Wimborne Road this week repairing storm damage and placnig it in trafficable order…

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Upper Manilla Bridge Fair Chance of High Level Structure

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 3

Speaking at the monthly meet of the Mandowa Shire Council on Saturday last, the Engineer, Mr. A. Jochimsen, said that there was…

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