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

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

111 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 6

Road to Mandalay 4 Miles North BURMA

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

British troops in Burma are now only four miles north of Mandalay and their thrust is continuing…

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Fierce Battles Around Berlin Weight of Attack Against City Vital Bridge Captured London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 1

Russian troops are again moving on Berlin, a Soviet frontline reporter said in despatch received last night…

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Daily Train Services North, North-West

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 5

It was announced on Friday that from Monday, March 26, until Tuesday, April 3 inclusive, the Wallan-garra Mail, Glen Innes Mail and…

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War Wastage Precision Motors For scrap heap?

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 3

The cabled announcement from Washington that luxury yachts which have done good service in the maritime war are being sold in America…

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That Train Service

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 4

Noticing the temporary restriction of daily train services on the North West line during the Easter holidays, Ald. Peadon…

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All Is Not Road That Glitt[?]

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 4

A two-mile military road thr[?] the New Guinea jungle glitters cause the engineers unwittingly [?] gold ore worth a million dollars…

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Tyre Destroyers On Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 March 1945 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. continues to receive complaints from motorists of the presence on roadways of broken glass, steel turnings and similar tyre…

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Status of Ex-Servicemen, In N.S.W. Railways

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 2

In a Special Federal Court recently the Commissioner for Railways was fined on two charges involving the re-instatement rights of a returned…

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Motorists Miss. Their Ration

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 2

Further proof of the clumsy nature of the petrol ration ticket issue was provided this week when a constant stream of motorists called upon…

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Railway Level Crossings

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 March 1945 · page 3

The N.A.M.A is disappointed at the continued silence of the authorities regarding the improvement of conditions at N.S.W. railway level…

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Topical Train Restored

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 7

The daily train service in the North West will continue to operate from April 3. It is presumed sleepers will soon be added. An additional train…

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Increased Costs Serious Main Roads' Position

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 2

During and after wet weather last month all gravelled main Roads were graded, resulting in considerable improvement in…

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Our Bad Roads Councillor Asks Why

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 5

The Namoi Shire Council is to make enquiries from Liverpool Plains and Tamarang Shire Councils as to the amounts spent…

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Road Accidents

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 4

Road accidents in country towns and rural areas of the State showed increases in 1944 over the previous year…

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Blessing to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 April 1945 · page 4

That heavy shale oil is going out of fashion among motorists as a substitute fuel is hailed by the chief engineer of the N.R…

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On The Road To Berlin

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 3

After crossing the Rhine British officers go forward up the East bank towards Berlin. Their section awaits orders below while they observe the lay of the land.—British Official Wireless Photo. Hamilcar Gliders and Halifax towing aircraft lined up on R.A.F. station in England for the take-off for the invasion across the Rhine. This photo shows just a small part of the vast…

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Motor Starting Trouble

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 2

With the arrival of cooler weather and the certainty of much engine starting trouble, motorists are advised by the N.R.M.A. to check the…

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Lightning Dash for Berlin Ninth Reach Elbe on Main Road London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 1

It is confirmed at supreme headquarters that the Ninth Army's second armoured division has reached the Elbe River on and…

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Railway Service

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 4

North West Mail: Leaves Narrabri 5.26 p.m. week days. Arrives 5.14 a.m. week days. Sundays: Arrives Narrabri 9.57 [?]…

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Showdown Near on Whole Eastern Front Russians Seize Five Railways—Seven Highways LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 April 1945 · page 1

So far Moscow has not confirmed that Soviet troops have gone over to the offensive against Berlin, but late reports from the…

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