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

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

121 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 7

Greek Patriots Derail Troop Train CAIRO

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 1

Greek patriots, led by a British officer, derailed a German troop train near Mt. Olympus, killing 400 officers and men, including a…

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Moree and Railway

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Moree Chamber of Commerce, it was contended that the Moree Municipal Council was out of step…

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Train Disaster 501 Italians Killed LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 1

When an engine broke down under the weight of a train load of passengers while climbing a steep grade inside the tunnel in…

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Easter Motoring

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 3

The noted English racing motorist, Sir Malcolm Campbell, who seven times held the coveted world;s land speed record, the…

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Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 5

Much good work is being done on the Eulah Creek road from the 8-mile crossing to the bridge. Not all the road is being repaired, but…

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First Class Aerodrome Chamber Desires Meeting

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 2

To further Narrabri's claims for the establishment of a first class aerodrome to serve the town and district, the…

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Turned Down Aerodrome Proposal Stock Require Reserve

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 2

Extensive business before the Narrabri P.P. Board on Saturday kept Directors occupied until well into the…

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Moree Chamber of Commerce. Wool Appraisement—Railway Matters

North West Champion · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Moree Chamber of Commerce, it was decided to contact the leading stores with a view to…

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Country Roads Finance and Machinery for Shires

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 1

Stating that the acquisition of coastal boats had thrown excessive weight on to many country roads because goods formerly…

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Train Berths and Seats. Extended Booking Facilities

North West Champion · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 4

As from today, March 27, applications for sleeping berths for travel to stations in New South Wales, except by inter-State expresses, may…

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Railway Social Club. Concert—April 28. Rehearsal—Thursday Night

North West Champion · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Railway Social Club was held in the Institute last night. Mr. J. Morris (President) was in the chair and there was…

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Upper Manilla Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 March 1944 · page 1

Last week the contractor for building the approaches to Upper Manilla bridge, Mr. W. H. Marshall, completed his contract…

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Special Train on Thursday 6th:--

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 March 1944 · page 2

The Manilla Station Master has received word that the rail motor train will run on the usual time table on Thursday, April 6…

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Train Berths and Seats Extended Booking Facilities

Manilla Express · Tuesday 28 March 1944 · page 3

As from Monday, March 27th, applications for sleeping berths for travel to stations in New South Wales, except by…

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Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 7

Work for the present has ceased on the Bullawa Creek Rd. Owing to many mechanical breakdowns the contractors have had to…

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Municipal Council's Activities. Special Report by Town Clerk. (Second Instalment). 3. Aerodrome Proposals

North West Champion · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 2

Council has shown a keen concern in considering aerodrome proposals for Moree and is fully alive to the demand for air travel and the 'flow…

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Racing Against Time Jap Attempt to Cut Bengal-Assam Railway New Delhi, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

The Japanese are racing against time to establish a line between Imphal and Kohima before the monsoon, widely is due in six…

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WEDDING. Tramby—Swan

North West Champion · Monday 10 April 1944 · page 5

A very pretty, wedding was celebrated at St. Mary's Church of England, Greta, on Saturday, 25th March, when Daisy Irene, eldest daughter of…

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Motor Car Accident. Two Men Injured

North West Champion · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 5

Two men were injured when a motor car in which they were travelling, after skidding on the road, collided with a post and…

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War Kills Fewer Than Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport, Mr. Noel Baker, in a speech said that the total number of people…

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