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

Railways, roads & transport, 1946

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Kaputar Road Extensive Works Necessary

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 4

A considerable amount of work is necessary on the Kaputar Road to bring it up to safe and satisfactory standards, reported the…

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Road Work £1,300 Flood Damage

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

Matters included in the Shire Engineer's monthly report to Namoi Shire Council: 'A' RIDING…

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Army of Bright Ideas General Slim's Revelations Problems of Road And Air Support

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 6

Parachutes made from jute, sandbag cloth dipped in bitumen to make roads, and a whole list of strange improvisations helped…

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Children Play at Motoring

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 8

That road safety will be learned rapidly by the rising generation is the firm opinion of both the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A…

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Ban Rejected On Train Passengers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 6

Compliance with Council's request to prohibit passengers South of the Gap joining the North-west mail would result in a six-day service not…

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Kaputar Road Forgotten Work

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 6

Mr. R. G. Hamilton had in the past given frequent assurances Kaputar Road completion would be a No: 1 priority post-war work, but so far…

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Abolish Road Tax on Horses

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 3

The Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) was asked by the Horse Owners and Trainers' Association to abolish the road tax on the…

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Sensational Escape From Prison Tram

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—In a sen[?]tional bid for freedom, two men who were remanded on serious charges sawed their way through the…

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The Old Hawkesbury Bridge

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 4

The ultimate destination of the old Hawkesbury Bridge will depend on several important factors. One will be the condition of the steel, and…

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Low Vote For Developmental Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 4

The fact that only £50,000 was provided in this year's estimates for developmental roads was criticised in the Legislative Assembly by the…

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Old Aerodrome To be Used as Training Ground

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 6

The Newcastle Aero Club will resume training at Narrabri this week, and has recommended that training be carried out on the old aerodrome…

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Excellent Surface On New Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 4

A considerable area of new aerodrome surface is excellent for flying instruction, provided a number of trees are removed, states the…

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Untidy Trunk Road Burrs to be Cut

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 4

Galvanised roly poly on Trunk Road 72 near Baan Baa is to be cut, decided the Shire Council on Tuesday…

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Gwabegar-Narrabri Railway

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 1

Construction of a railway link from Gwabegar to Narrabri is not considered of immediate importance, said the Minister for…

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Sydney Misses Out On Nuffield Motor Works

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday. — The Premier (Mr. MoKell) announced in the Legislative Assembly today that Victoria Park was still…

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West Railway Status Chamber Takes Action

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 March 1946 · page 4

Following the reported intention of the Railway Commissioners to reduce the status of West Narrabri, and run a single locomotive…

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Narrabri-gwabegar Railway Federated Chambers' Enquiry

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 April 1946 · page 2

Brought up for discussion at the recent meeting of the Federated Chambers of Commerce in Glen Innes, the proposed Gwabegar-Narrabri…

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Racecourse or Motor Car Factory? Sydney Turf Club Ousts Lord Nuffield

North West Champion · Thursday 4 April 1946 · page 10

The Leader of the Country Party (Lt.-Col. Bruxner) was the first to bring to light the extraordinary news that Lord Nuffield…

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Stoney Creek Road Improvement Proposed

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

Provided Council will spend £250 in 1947 on their road, they, will advance, interest-free, a further £450, said a deputation of…

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Easter Road Danger

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 April 1946 · page 6

Special warning to country motorists, and to city motorists visiting country districts is given by the N.R. M.A. and R.A.C.A. Main roads will…

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