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

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

140 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 7

North-west Mail Train. No Curtailment of Services at Present

North West Champion · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 4

Lately there have been persistent rumours that the Railway Commissioners contemplated curtailing the Sydney-Moree train…

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Improvements at Railway Station

North West Champion · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 8

Writing to Mr. S. R. Heferen, M.L.A., in regard to various matters raised during his recent visit to Moree, the Minister for Transport…

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Aeroplane Flight A.T.C. at Moree

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 5

Last week-end there was a parade of the Inverell Squadron of the Air Training Corps to which the North-West Flight of…

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Grant Made For New Road To Treatment Works

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 4

Mr. R. G. Hamilton advised the Municipal Council on Tuesday night that as the result of further representations on his part, the…

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Railway Sleepers for Firewood?

North West Champion · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 4

That the "Champion's" What's On Your Mind column is perused by local aldermen was again in evidence at Monday night's meeting of the…

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Protecting Motorists' Property

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 July 1943 · page 4

"Motorists trust that the lack of convictions of tyre thieves, compared with the number of convictions of motorists for breaches…

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Local Roads to Benefit by Special Grant Serious Deterioration of Narrabri—Culgoora Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 July 1943 · page 6

On a recent inspection the serious deterioration of the Narrabri-Culgoora road, constructed from a special grant…

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Air Train

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 3

The landing of glider-borne troops in Sicily was the first extensive use of these troop carriers, by the United Nations…

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Local and General Motorists Note!

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 1

Commencing from Sunday, 1st. August, the motor garages in Narrabri will cease to open on Sunday mornings…

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Railway Station Yard Lights to Be Installed

North West Champion · Monday 26 July 1943 · page 4

The Minister for Transport, Mr. M. O'Sullivan, writing to Mr. S. R. Heferen, M.L.A., Parliament House, Sydney, states:—…

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Dedication of Public Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 4

The Shire Council will meet deputations regarding the allocation and dedication of various roads in "A" and "B" Ridings…

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On the 'Boong Train'

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 5

Since the Australian advance from Wau, sick men are carried from the front lines along jungle tracks, thence transported by…

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Damage to Roads by Log Waggons

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 7

Works Staff.—The Municipal Works Staff have been engaged on the following works, reported the Foreman of Works at the last…

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Broken Glass On Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. has been securing considerable co-operation from motorists and local governing bodies in its campaign to rid…

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The Road to Independence. a Home For Your Son

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 6

Where's that young married soldier son of yours going to live when he comes home again? A tent in a desert isn't much…

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The Road to Independence John Smith's Success Story

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 August 1943 · page 7

Here's the sucess story of John Smith, a veteran of the last war. He enlisted at 18, saw three years in France…

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Saving Motor Oil

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 August 1943 · page 3

Mr. J. Fielder, Chief engineer of the N.R.M.A., says that while there is no shortage of supplies of engine oil in sight, motorists…

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Attention to Main Roads Graders to Be Diverted Namoi Shire Works

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 August 1943 · page 3

The Engineer, Mr. D. Sky reported to the Namoi Shire Council on Tuesday that dry weather conditions having prevailed during…

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Japanese Key Aerodrome Threatened

North West Champion · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 1

From General MacArthur's Headquarters (Monday).—Allied ground forces in the Salamaua area of New Guinea now menace the Japanese key aerodrome. Pressing on the troops now…

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Motor Tax Reduction Sought

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 August 1943 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. has arranged an interview with the Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) to put before him reasons why a further…

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