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

Railways, roads & transport, 1948

269 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 14

Breaches of Motor Traffic Act

North West Champion · Thursday 3 June 1948 · page 2

Joseph H. Sweeney, for whom Mr. F. C. Webb appeared, pleaded guilty at the Moree Court of Petty Sessions, before Mr. J. Fleenan, S.M., to a…

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Developing The Narrabri Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 June 1948 · page 8

Delay on the part of the State Government in approving the air service from Goondiwindl, Moree, and Narrabri to Sydney…

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Kaputar Rd. Declared Developmental Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 June 1948 · page 1

Mount Kaputar road has now been declared a developmental road. There is a distinct possibility that funds will be made available for its…

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Six Cars in Bridge Smash Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 June 1948 · page 1

Six motor cars collided on the harbour bridge this morning and held up traffic to the city for half an hour…

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Aerodrome Improvements

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 1

The Municipal Council has ordered immediate improvement of the aerodrome, in preparation for the air service to open next Monday. An estimate of the cost of work requested by the…

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Newell Highway Excellent Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 June 1948 · page 2

Dir. J. Cameron, of the Narrabri P. P. Board, commented on Friday that the Newell Highway, over which he recently travelled, gives promise…

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News and Notes From N.R.M.A. "Backyard" Motor Mechanics

North West Champion · Monday 14 June 1948 · page 7

So many motorists have complained to the N.R.M.A. about the activities of "backyard" motor mechanics that the Association advises the public to…

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Aerodrome Improvements Authorised By Shire And Municipal Councils

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 8

Both Namoi Shire and Narrabri Municipal Council are quite confident permission to run an air line from Narrabri will be restored in the near future. To that end they have agreed to a joint expenditure of…

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No Tenders for Bridge

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 6

No tenders have been received by the Shire Council for erection of the proposed bridge over Thalaba Creek. Closing time for tenders has been…

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North-west Train Service

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 2

Council should remind the Commissioner each fortnight of his promise to review the position in a fortnight until the daily train…

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Additional Funds Required for Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 2

The president of the Shires' Association, (Cr. A. R. Townsend) in a recent interview commenting on the Shires' Conference, said that…

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Shires Conference Endorses Demand for More Money for Roads

North West Champion · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 5

Cr. A. R. Townsend, President of the Shires' Association, in a recent interview commenting on the recent Shires' Conference, said that the…

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Road and Rail Traffic Piled Up In Western Zones

North West Champion · Thursday 17 June 1948 · page 1

BERLIN, Wednesday (A.A.P.).—Road and rail traffic piled up in western zones yesterday as a result of the Russians turning back many railway waggons because of alleged defects, and abo holding up motor…

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Moree Aerodrome. Deputation From Chamber of Commerce

North West Champion · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 1

At the Council meeting on Friday night, a deputation from the Moree Chamber of Commerce, comprising Messrs H. Sullivan…

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"Road a Disgrace"

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 2

Cr. H. Rees was emphatic in his condemnation of the condition of Blairmore road at last shire meeting. He claimed it was a disgrace…

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Road in Excellent Condition

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 1

The Trunk road from Narrabri to Gunnedah is in the best condition he has seen it for many years, said Mr. R. J. Morris, of…

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Big Losses of Beer on Railway System. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 21 June 1948 · page 1

Railway officials said last night that large quantities of beer were stolen from the State railway system when the breweries had to…

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Boggabri Bridge Approved

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 10

The M.R.B. has approved erection of the tubular steel bridge over the river at Boggabri, provided the tubes are sealed against entry of moisture…

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Britain's Railways in New Coluours

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 June 1948 · page 6

The British public are being asked to choose new colour schemes for gines used on fourteenoc fa[?]yy their railways. Carriages and…

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Aerodrome Being Prepared for New Service

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 1

Until the new aerodrome is fenced, the air service will operate from the old ground, which is being put in order by Namoi Shire Council plant, at the expense of both Councils…

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