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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 4 of 7

Vandalism on Bridge Steps

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 June 1942 · page 2

Reporting to the Municipal Council on Tuesday night, the Inspector said that eighteen feet of handrailing was missing from…

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Change of Light on Railway Hill:--

Manilla Express · Saturday 13 June 1942 · page 2

Ald Scott informed the Council on Tuesday night that an electric light in Progress Lane on Railway Hill was not being…

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Daily Mail Train

Manilla Express · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 2

Probably commencing from July 1, a daily mixed train (passenger, mail and goods) will run from Tamworth, arriving at…

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Motor Notes Petrol Ration Priority

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 June 1942 · page 4

Many motorists are confused regarding the statement of the Minister for Supply (Mr. Beasley) on the subject of petrol ration priority," says…

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Upper Manilla Bridge:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 2

About 20 men are employed on Upper Manilla Bridge. The scaffolding work for the two main concrete piers is being…

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Train Service Atlerations to be Made

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 1

Information received to-day reveals that the train services will be substantially altered, the new arrangements to take effect from…

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Motor Notes Protect Your Garage

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 4

Many garages are lightly construced as to afford little protection against blast and splinters of bombs and shells. Because motor vehicles…

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Blackall-charleville Railway Construction To Commence

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 2

Work is to be commenced shortly on the construction of 150 miles of railway between Blackall and Charleville…

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Daily Train Service

Manilla Express · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 2

Commencing from next Monday, July 6, Manilla will have a daily train service. The passenger train--Tamworth, Manilla,…

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Day Train Altered

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 July 1942 · page 1

Commencing from to-morrow, there will be on alteration in the time of departure of the day train to Sydney on Tuesday and Thursday mornings…

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On Wrong Train Passenger's Rash Act

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 July 1942 · page 4

Passengers on the Riverina Express train on Saturday week witnessed a startling incident, and one which could easily have ended in tragedy…

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Motor Notes Charcoal Production

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 July 1942 · page 2

Charcoal production in N.S.W. is steadily increasing. According to the N.R.M.A. six months ago the weekly total was 250 tons. Two months…

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Tree Planting Along New Hospital Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 4

The Tree Planting Committee reported to the Municipal Council on Tuesday that having inspected the New Hospital Road on Cameron…

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Marooned Campers Dramatic Rescue by Motor Boat

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 1

A party of Narrabri police and Mr. C. Wood, of Narrabri, figured in the rescue of two people, Mr. C. S. Turner, surveyor, and…

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Motor Notes Petrol Saver

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 4

When it is found necessary, by producer gas operators, to restart the engine on petrol, considerable delay will be avoided and much…

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Items of Interest The Bridge Steps:--

Manilla Express · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 3

The Municipal Council recently called for tenders for the erection of steps from Manilla Street to the bridge. Mr. A. S…

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Deviation Problems Wean-Dripping Rock Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 July 1942 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Shire Council, the President in a special report said: "On Tuesday, 16th., instant in…

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Staff Shortage Shire's Concern Preservation of Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 July 1942 · page 4

Asked by the Deportment of Slain Roads to supply particulars of the minimum labour and plant requirements of the Namoi Shire,…

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Motor Notes Alcohol As Fuel Many Sources of Production

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

Sugar manufacturers and wine distillers in Australia are producing increasing quantities of alcohol for feel purposes! But, says…

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Torn To Pieces Colossal Motor Industry Another Post War Problem

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 4

The post war problems are going to be vast and varied in a world which probably will be radically different socially,…

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