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

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

200 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 9 of 10

Railway Losses Concern A.R.U. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 October 1949 · page 1

The triennial conference of the N, S. W. Branch of the Australian Railways Union which opens in Sydney to-day will consider a motion for the…

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Baan Baa Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 12

Heavy rains which have fallen over a period of weeks in this area, rave taken toil of the roads. The main roads are in bad…

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Main Roads Programme

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 5

"Details of a draft programme for Main Roads work in 1950 have been prepared, reported the Shire Engineer (Mr. D. Sky), to…

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Wet Conditions Hamper Work on District Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 October 1949 · page 2

All regular work in the Namoi Shire was completely disorganised during the past few weeks, the Engineer informed councillors at their meeting on Tuesday. He said gravel and loam pits had become…

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Commissioner Visit or Railway

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 October 1949 · page 8

The Chief Commissioner, N.S.W. Government Railwaste, is to visit the north west towards the end of October. He will inspect Narrabri…

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Railway Commissioners to Visit Moree Next Month. Will Meet Delegates From Municipal Council. Monday Night's Meeting

North West Champion · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 3

Following advice from the Deputy Town Clerk (Mr. P. McKinnon) at the meeting of the Moree Municipal Council last Monday…

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Motor Fees

North West Champion · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 2

Decision of the State Cabinet to raise motor registration and driving licence fees is described by the N.R.M.A. as "an unwarranted…

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Long Distance Motoring

North West Champion · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 6

Danger of continuing to drive a motor vehicle while physically fatigued or drowsy is stressed by the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. More…

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N'bri Aerodrome Drainage

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 1

An official from the Department of Civil Aviation, Mr McLellan, who controls all aerodromes in northern N.S.W…

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Deteriorating Roads

North West Champion · Monday 24 October 1949 · page 5

Deterioration of roads throughout New South Wales was deplored by the N.R.M.A. President (Mr. C. R. Davidson) at the annual general…

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Improvements Planned for Narrabri Railway Station

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 1

Booking facilities at Narrabri railway station are to be improved. At least £2000 has been allocated for the work, the Chief Railway Commissioner, Mr. F. C. Garside…

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Visit to Moree of Railway Commissioner and Party. Local Deputations Received at Station

North West Champion · Thursday 3 November 1949 · page 5

On an inspection tour of the North-Western Railway centres, Mr. F. C. Garside (Commissioner for Railways) visited Moree on Tuesday morning by special train, his party comprising Messrs D. J. Howse (Chief…

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Aeroplane Door Crashes Into Street

North West Champion · Monday 7 November 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday. The auxiliary roof of an airliner fell 3,000 feet from a plane while it was flying over…

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Deterioration of Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 9

Unless there was a continuous stream of money from the overloaded coffers of the Federal Government, the condition of main and other roads…

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Minister Details Plans for Developing Narrabri Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 1

Plans for the ultimate development of Narrabri aerodrome were outlined by the. Minister for Civil Aviation, the Hon. A. S. Drakeford, while he was at Narrabri on Tuesday…

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Drakeford Will Give "Sympathetic Consideration" To Development Of Moree Aerodrome. Municipal Council Tenders Civic Reception and Dinner

North West Champion · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 7

At a civic dinner given in his honour at the Hotel Max last Monday night by the Moree Municipal Council, the Minister for Air, Hon. A. J. Drakeford, said he was sympathetic to the request that an aerodrome and…

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Increased Motor Registration Fees

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 6

?Opposing the Bill to increase motor registration fees from £1 to £1/10/-, and the fee for drivers' licenses from 10/- to 15/-, Mr. W. A. Chaffey (C.P…

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Imported Petrol No Benefit to Motorists. Melbourne

North West Champion · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 4

The import of nine million gallons of French petrol will not mean that motorists will get extra petrol, the Commonwealth Controller of Liquid…

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Extensive Road Works

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 November 1949 · page 3

The large amount of road work being carried out in the Namoi Shire was evident by the Engineer's report, submitted by…

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Sunday Train Altered

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 November 1949 · page 11

An alteration in the Sunday train services will, operate as from November 27. The Sunday morning train from Sydney will then arrive, in…

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