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

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

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Damage to Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. recently drew the attention of the Main Roads Department to the damage being done to gravel roads in certain parts of the…

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Country Motorists Carry On

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 3

That country garagemen and car owners are using their" initiative. in order to carry essentian motoring is revealed in a report by the…

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Motor Camping

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1943 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. reports that the principal motor camping grounds in the Erina Shire are still available to the public, as well as the three main…

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Road Survey Little Assistance for Worn Surfaces

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 3

The Shire's Road Maintenance difficulties were detailed by the Engineer in a report to the Council on Tuesday…

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Motor Vehicles Third Party insurance To Commence February 1st

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 4

The Minister for Transport, Mr. O'Sullivan, has announced that a proclamation was gazetted on December 24,…

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Motor Transport Faced With Standstill Seriousness of Rubber Position

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 4

The seriousness of the rubber shortage that now confronts Australia is emphasised by the contemplated early…

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MR. T. J. HARTIGAN. Completion of 50 Years' Railway Service

North West Champion · Monday 18 January 1943 · page 5

Entering the Railway Service as a Junior Clerk in January, 1893, Mr. Hartigan has completed 58 years of service with the New…

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Wooden Motor Tyres

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1943 · page 6

The chief engineer of the N.R.M.A. (Mor. J. Fielder) expresses disappointment that Australian inventors have not yet followed…

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Occupied Wrong Seat On Railway Train of Interest to Travellers

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

When a traveller secures a seat in a railway carriage it is his by right until he completes his journey, if he leaves something to…

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Stock Losses On Railways

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 February 1943 · page 4
Also in North West Champion

"Figures published from time to time showing the number of animals killed or crippled during railway transport appear to have…

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May Be Banned Private Motoring. Canberra

North West Champion · Monday 15 February 1943 · page 1

It was authoritatively learned here yesterday that unless the rubber position in Australia improves, private motoring may be eventually banned…

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Huge Boulder Blocked Kaputar Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 8

The Shire Engineer reported to the Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday that a land slide had occurred about 1…

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Monumental Task Restoration of Main Roads Plant Fully Employed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 2

"A particularly good month has been experienced since last Council meeting, with wet weather delays which…

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Dedicated Roads in Shire Complete Record to be Obtained

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 6

The Shire Clerk, Mr. T. W. Waugh reported to the Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday. Proposed Survey of Deviation of…

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Wear of Motor Tyres

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 February 1943 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. engineers declare that motorists would be doing a Good Samaritan act for the fellow road-users if they stopped them on…

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Railway Cutlery Is "Disappearing"

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 February 1943 · page 4

Eating at railway refreshment rooms soon may be reminiscent of Sunday School picnics, where everyone brings his own…

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Quarterly Motor Registration

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. advises motorists who contemplate registering their cars quarterly instead of yearly to investigate the position from all…

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New Motor Efficiency

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 February 1943 · page 6

One of the outstanding engineering developments of the war has been the enormous horse-power output that can…

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Private Motoring Restrictions

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 March 1943 · page 7

A suggestion in the press that private motoring may eventually be eliminated unless the rubber situation improves was attacked…

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