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

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

130 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 7

Road-making Problem

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 3

One of the very many recent activities of the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture has been to undertake chemical work in order to determine…

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Maintenance of Trunk Roads Costly

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2

The Shire Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky reporting on works during the past month, said: Due to wet weather, most…

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Moslems Slaughtered on Refugee Train

North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 1

NEW DELHI, Sunday (AAP)— West Punjab Premier (Iftikar Husan) said that the sword- slashed bodies of 62 children, 29…

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Inspector Snowden Discusses Road Accident Problems. Liquor and Speed Detrimental To Safety

North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 2

In discussing the road accident problem to-day. Inspector Snowden, of Moree, said, "There san be little doubt that the two major…

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Railway Apprentices

North West Champion · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 1

The first consideration of parents is the welfare of their children. Apart from the necessity to provide food, clothing, education and the many other…

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Telepathist Stopped Train

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 5

The Dutch railway authorities are on the trail of a mischievous-minded man who recently spoiled an orchestral concert by telepathising the…

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Terror Strikes at India's Millions Train Massacre Lasts For Three Hours New Delhi

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 1

Mass migration in Punjab has reached a scale unprecedented in history. It is reasonable to estimate that at least 4,000,000 people are now on the move to escape annihilation at the hands of frenzied fanatical…

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Narrabri Railway Platform Extension

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 1

The Municipal Council is to inspect the railway station area, with a view to determining whether closing the…

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Central Motors Director Retires

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 October 1947 · page 8

On the eve of his retirement from active association with Central Motors Pty, Ltd., fellow directors and staff of the firm entertained Mr. E…

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British Motorship Sinks. Powell River, Sun. (AAP)

North West Champion · Monday 13 October 1947 · page 1

The British Columbia motorship, Gulf Stream, sank in Queen Charlotte Sound yesterday, with the loss of at least five lives…

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Train Veteran. Received by Duke

North West Champion · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 12

Mr. William Clissold, aged 90, of South Strathfield, uncle of Mr. C. R. Clissold, of Coff's Harbour, and of Hr. J. W. Clissold, of Chester Street…

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Water Supply for Old Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 6

Enquiries are to be made as to the cost of installing a 1000 cubic yards ground tank in the old aerodrome site, as a water supply for stock…

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Yarrie Lake Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 8

When Yarrie Lake Progress Association complained of the condition of several roads in this area, and expressed the desire to confer with the…

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New Road at West Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 4

Application for a road of access to property at Narrabri West was referred to the P.P. Board by the Department of Lands…

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Man on Three Charges Following Accident on Bridge

North West Champion · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 1

Mr. Stephen Gallagher was crossing the Mehi Bridge at about midnight on Saturday when he was knocked down by a car. He…

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"Railways at Work."

North West Champion · Monday 20 October 1947 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announces the publication of a 48-page booklet illustrating and describing interesting…

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Old Bridge Sold

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 3

The remains of the old bridge at Braymont, Boggabri, has been sold to Braymong Agricultural Bureau for £40. The Bureau stated their…

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U.S. Plan to Save Road Signs

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 11

On the through highway near a city in Colorado (U.S.), the State Highway officials are trying an expedient which they hope…

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Knocked Over by Motor Vehicle

North West Champion · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 11

Whilst riding home on a push bicycle at about 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Miss Alma Mary Hutchens, of Dover Street, East Moree, came into collision,…

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United Front for Better Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 October 1947 · page 3

Organised motorists are about to join forces with Local Government organisations in presenting a consolidated viewpoint for the attainment…

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