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

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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Many Emergency Repairs Shire Roads Damaged

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 4

The Shire Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky reported to last meeting of Namoi Shire Council: General.—All programme works…

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Cars Collide Moree Road Accident

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 March 1947 · page 1

Unusual feature of an, accident on the Moree road at about 9.30 p.m. on Sunday night was that almost identical damage was done…

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More Motor Cars Wanted for Country Areas

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 2

A reported decision that the allocation of new motor cars is to be in the ratio of 50 per cent, in the country, and 50 per cent, in the…

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£300,000 for the Art Gallery Nothing for Local Government Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 9

"The State Government recently ;announced its intention to spend £300,000 on the Art Gallery," states Mr. Carter. "Councils will readily…

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Radio to Motorists' Rescue

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 7

Before long, motorists whose cars have broken down on the road may see assistance arriving in a flash. Reason: The N.R.M.A. is planning…

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Motorists Ignorance of Law

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1947 · page 2

The police blitz on motorists who infringe the traffic regulations is finding many gaps in drivers' knowledge of the law. The N.R.M.A. and…

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Motor Reconditioning Racket

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 7

Sale of reconditioned motor vehicle engines, commenced in Sydney by reputable houses, is being developed into a racket by mushroom firms…

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Increased Road Grant

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 April 1947 · page 6

The owners of Australia's 978,000 automobiles will approve the Commonwealth Government's decision to increase the annual grant for roads…

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Council Draws Blank On Aerodrome Request

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1947 · page 2

It will not be possible to decide whether the Commonwealth will assume responsibility for the Narrahri Aerodrome until a recommendation has been received from the Government Committee investigating aerodromes…

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Unsatisfactory Bridge Repairs

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 8

Narratori Chamber of Commerce is to lodge an emphatic protest with the Main Roads Board at the unsatisfactory way…

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[?]Train Strike [?]bourne Disorganised MELBOURNE

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1947 · page 1

[?]eds of thousands of Mel[?] people had to use trams and [?]er means of transport to get [?] today as the result of the…

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Money for Local Government Roads Lamentably Inadequate

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 4

"It seems impossible to drive home to those in authority, that unless substantial funds are madt available to Councils, either…

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[?]Orst Road in the Shire" Boggabri-maule's Creek

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 1

[?]Then a resident of the area com[?]ned Portion of the Maule's Creek[?]gabri road is unfit for travel [?] any rain, and little better than…

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Hold Motor Vehicles Thousands in Service

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 9

Australia's huge automotive transport system will be in serious straits unless the industrial troubles, which are affecting…

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A Good Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 1

The section of the Gunnedah road shortly to be tar-surfaced is in excellent condition. In fact there are more irregularities on…

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Extensive Road Construction

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 9

Road work in Metropolitan and other areas where gravel is difficult or impossible to obtain costs far more than in areas such…

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New Bridge Suggested For Narrabri Creek

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 1

On Wednesday morning, Aldermen of the Municipal Council met Mr. R. G. Hamilton, M.L.A., with a request…

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Rules of the Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 5

The Road Safety Campaign shortly to be intensified in Australia will no doubt be based on many of the provisions of the…

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Britain Building First Aluminium Moving Bridge

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 10

Britain is about to build the worlds first aluminium moving-span bridge. It will be erected over the River Wear in the North…

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More Finance for Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

Canobolas Shire Council, Orange, received the support of Namoi Shire Council in their move to press the Federal Government to allocate the…

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