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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 4 of 16

By Road and Wheel Cyclists' Lights

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 2

Complaints made by motorists to the N.R.M.A. that cyclists in certain parts of the metropolitan area are using a hand torch instead of having…

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Correspondence Railway Ball Ways and Works Staff Overlooked?

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 1

Mr. A. Ellery, Nandewar street, Narrabri, writes:— As I am one of the many subscribers of the "North Western…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. Service to Producer Gas Units

North West Champion · Monday 10 March 1941 · page 3

There should be no fear in the minds of motor owners who contemplate the installation of producer gas outfits that there will be trouble in effecting…

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Railway Chief's Inspection Tour

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 March 1941 · page 4

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, on his return to Sydney after an extensive tour of the North-Western…

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The Motorists' Corner "Carbon'' Appointed Royal Empire Show Commentator)

Manilla Express · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 4

Show Memories:-- The Royal Empire Show from 7th to 15th April will be outstanding in many respects, chief…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

Manilla Express · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 3

The Department of Railways announces extensive arrangements for Excursion travel prior to and during Easter…

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North West Roads Impassable

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

The N.R.M.A. Touring Department advises that owing to the recent heavy rain the direct road from Quirindi through Breeza to…

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By Road and Wheel School Patrols and Motorists

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

The N.R.M.A. issues a reminder to motorists that the law will deal severely with any driver who ignores the warning given by the flags of the…

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To the Editor Roads and Mud

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 2

W. A. Chaffey, M.L.A., writes: Sir -- I read with much amusement the report of the address by Mr. J. J. Lyons in Manilla on…

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Breaches Of Motor Traffic Act

North West Champion · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 1

Neville Wilson was proceeded against at the Moree police court on Tuesday, before Mr. S. A. Thornton, P.M. for a breach of the Motor…

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To the Editor The Main Roads "Board"

Manilla Express · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

Sir --In his letter published in your issue of the 18th inst. Mr. W. A. Chaffey expressed his amusement at my reference to the…

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War Pictures British Pilots Train in American Planes.--

Manilla Express · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 4

Pupil pilots run to their planes during training at a Royal Air Force centre. The long line of aircraft they are using consist of Harvard trainers, all from the United States. CARTRIDGE CASES TELL THE RATE OF FIRE:--…

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Road Location Aerial Survey As an Aid. Talk by Mr. C Imrie

North West Champion · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 2

A most interesting talk on the subject of "Aerial Surrey as an Aid to Road Location" was given by Mr. C. Imrie, Engineer of the…

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Commandeering Motor Vehicles Wellington, N.Z.

North West Champion · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 1

Reports are current [?] the Government pro[?] to commandeer all motor vehicles for the use of the military [?]…

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Rail Chief Replies To Critics Solid Position of N.S.W. RAILWAYS

North West Champion · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, in addressing a large body of railwaymen at the Clyde Wagon Works,…

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"De Groot" at Caroda Bridge Opening

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

There was a sensational interruption in the proceedings just before the cutting of the ribbon at the opening of the…

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Drainage to Shire Roads Appeal to Landowners

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

At the last meeting of Mandowa Shire Council, considerable discussion took place in connection with damage caused to roads…

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Motor Regulations Pacts That Must Be Observed

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 3

Manilla Police have asked the "Express" to publish a warning to motor drivers that certain regulations enumerated below,…

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Visit to Kaputar Road By Party of School Teachers Astonished at Grandeur Of Mountains

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

A party of teachers, accompanied by a number of ladies, made a visit to Kaputar scenic road by bus last Sunday…

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Old Northern Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 4

The N.R.M.A, reports that the following conditions' may be expected on the Old Northern Road from Sydney to "Singleton via Wiseman's…

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