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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 6 of 7

Closing of Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 October 1944 · page 7

During the progress of tar and bitumen sealing and re-sealing shortly, the following roads will be closed, viz: Gunnedah Road…

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Transport of Wool by Road C. P. Urges Action SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 November 1944 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly the deputy leader of the Country Party (Mr. D. H. Drummond) drew attention to…

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Dorrigo-Guyra-Inverell Railway Early Construction Urged

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

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. R. S. Vincent (C.P., Raleigh), urged the construction of the railway from…

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Better Roads in Rural Areas

Manilla Express · Friday 3 November 1944 · page 4

Mandowa Shire Council has agreed to co-operate with the Nambucca Shire Council in its ease for new increased revenue…

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Goodwill Tour Main Roads Commissioner

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 November 1944 · page 2

Mr. D. Craig, Commissioner of Main Roads, did not give anything away when he met the Councillors of the Namoi…

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Jeep Crosses Bridge in China

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

Preceded by Chinese troops, a U.S. soldier drives the first jeep across the Salween River in south-western China on a narrow plank and cable bridge built under the supervision of engineers of the U.S. Army Y-Force Operations Staff. The previous bridge was…

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Motorists Waste Petrol

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 November 1944 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. chief engineer, Mr. J. Fielder, says that if all motorists get out of their vehicles the mileage built into them by the…

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British Evolve New Bridge

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 November 1944 · page 6

A completed Allied bridge spans the Italian river, replacing the former structure destroyed by the retreating Germans. The "Bailey" bridge can be thrown across an average stream in a few hours…

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Main Roads Programme Shire Council to Spend £10970

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 November 1944 · page 6

Namoi Shire Council has prepared a Main Roads Improvement programme for 1945 at a total estimated…

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Hawkesbury River Bridge Tolls

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 November 1944 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. understands that the authorities intend to impose tolls upon the new Hawkesbury river bridge, which is expected to…

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Roads Progress Shire Engineer's Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 November 1944 · page 6

Details of work now being performed on Shire roads were given by the Shire Engineer (Mr. Sky) at the November…

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Advance Over Broad Front Allies on Road to Cologne London, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 1

The nine miles stretch of the great motor road from Aachen to Cologne, to a point south from Durwiss, is now in…

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Bridge Players' Dream Hands

Manilla Express · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 4

An American message states that four bridge players at Arlington, Massachusetts, were dealt four perfect hands-- each got 13…

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Vital Bridge in Allied Hands Saar Grossing Germans Out-Manoeuvred LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 1

The vital bridge across the Saar River at Saarlouis, has been captured intact. American units crossed the…

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Railway Refreshments C.P. Members Seek Improved Service

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 4

The need for improving refreshment services on railway stations throughout the State, was stressed by Country Party Members in…

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Lorries and Vans In Road Accidents

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

(Issued bp the Road Safety Council of New South Wales). Lorries, vans and heavy vehicles generally are figuring…

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Local and General Road Accident

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 5

On Friday last a lorry driven by Jack Murray, of Baan Baa, collided with a telephone post in Baan Baa main street. The…

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Country Road Accidents Figures Increase

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 December 1944 · page 7

Road accidents in country towns and rural areas of the State showed a substantial increase for the three months…

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Drought Worn Road Surfaces Shire Works Staff

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 December 1944 · page 2

The Shire Engineer on Tuesday reported the long period of droughty weather resulted in general deterioration of road surfaces…

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Daily Train Service

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 December 1944 · page 2

From Sunday, December 17, to Monday, January 1, the following trains will run from Sydney daily: 3.30 p.m., North West mail…

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