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

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

121 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 7

North Western Train Services Severe Restrictions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 April 1942 · page 1

The north west mail between Moree and Sydney will be reduced to four days a week in the new timetable to be brought into…

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Serious Train Curtailments

Manilla Express · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 3

Our business columns contain a definite warning from the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, that on and from…

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Galvanised Burr on Railway Land

Manilla Express · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 2

At the last meeting of Mandowa Shire Council, Cr. M. Park stated that galvanised burr urns growing along the railway…

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Motor Notes Straying Stock on Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. has received numerous complaints as to straying stock on road at night. The areas range from distant country districts to…

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Serious Train Curtailments

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 1

Our business columns contain a definite warning from the commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, that on and from…

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U.S. Motor Industry For War Use

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 April 1942 · page 4

The war production efforts by the automobile industry of the U.S.A. have grown by leaps and bounds until they have reached…

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New Railway Service Manilla Train Three Times Weekly

Manilla Express · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

From Monday morning next, Manilla will receive a passenger train service three times a week. The local station master, Mr…

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New Timetable Restricted Train Services

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 May 1942 · page 2

The new timetable submitted by the Department of Railways showing alterations to the services as they affect this district…

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Moree Council Asks for 6-Day Train Service

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

The alteration in the train service to Moree, whereby Moree only receives four mail trains a week and which came into operation on Sunday,…

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Motor Notes Charcoal Supplies

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 4

In several country centres charcoal supplies have been greatly improved since sawmillers have come into this field. It has been proved that timber,…

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Reduced Registration Relief for Motorists Third Party Insurance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 May 1942 · page 2

The Labor Government of New south Wales, states the Hon. W. J. McKell, M.L.A., premier of N.S.W., which has already…

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Items of Interest Rabbit Skins Must be Sent by Goods Train.--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 1

The traffic in rabbit skins has developed to such an extent during recent mouths that the Department of Railways is…

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Hospital Road Commenced Appeals for Valuation Court

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 2

The Town Clerk reported to two Cornell meeting on Tuesday night: Valuation Court—One objection…

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Uncompleted Contracts Shire Road Works Council's Difficulties Objection to Badly Graded Charcoal

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 May 1942 · page 2

Further matters in connection with the Engineer's report dealt with by the monthly meeting of the Shire Council are as follows:…

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Proof of Motorists' Confidence

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 4

A splendid proof of the confidence of British motorists in the outcome of the war and in the future of motoring, is furnished by the membership…

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Municipal Matters Request for Daily Train Service Country Transport

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 1

Following the application to the Superanuation Board for a temporary reduction of the amounts of Instalments of interest on and…

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Zone Shearing Local Train-services Discussed by Narrabri Graziers

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 1

In a circular relating to the treatment of sheep against blowilles received by the Narrabri branch of the Graziers'…

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Motor Drivers Wanted For R.A.A.F

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 1

In view of the fact that not enough transport driven are being obtained, the R.A.A.F. are enlisting men from 20 to 40 years…

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To the Editor Determining Railway Stations Status

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 2

Sir-- In the issue of the "Manilla Express'' for the 15th May last, a report was given of a discussion on a proposal made…

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Load and Unload Railway Trucks Promptly

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 June 1942 · page 3

By so arranging their operations that trucks are loaded and unloaded promptly, farmers can do much to help to ensure effective use of…

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