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

Railways, roads & transport, 1951

278 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 14

No Road Ever Made to Property

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 January 1951 · page 7

No road had ever been made to his property, and the only work which had been done was some timber poisoning many years ago, wrote…

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Work to Start Soon on Creek Bridge

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1951 · page 1

The months of nerve-shattering rattles and crashes experienced when traffic crosses the creek bridge is…

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No Main Road to Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 1

The road to Narrabri aerodrome cannot be recognised as a main road under present conditions, stated the Department of…

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A Bad Bridge

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 2

Cox's Creek bridge was in a very dilapidated condition, and was a disgrace to both the Department of Main Roads and the Council, said Cr…

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Slow Train To Walgett

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 1

Most people have heard about the slow boat to China, but few know about the slow train to Walgett, according to the Walgett Spectator…

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Moree-quirindi Road. Minister's Reply to Request For Bitumen

North West Champion · Thursday 11 January 1951 · page 7

The volume of traffic using the road from Mungindi to Narrabri was insufficient to warrant a bitumen surface, said the Minister for…

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Restrictions on Bridge Loading

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 2

The signs restricting loading on the Harparary bridge would be erected in a day or two, said the Shire Engineer Mr. Sky, on Tuesday, in reply…

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Government Aerodrome Policy

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 2

The Federal Government's policy Warding establishment of aerodromes in country dishes, is set out in a statement recently issued by the Master for Civil Aviation, Hon. T. W. White…

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Bundy Crossing Bridge. Boolooroo Shire's Estimate Approved

North West Champion · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 9

The Department of Main Roads has approved Boolooroo Shire Council's estimate of £3,283 for the construction of a bridge over…

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Hall's Creek Bridge Unsafe. Engineer To Make Inspection

North West Champion · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

The Divisional Engineer of the Department of Main Roads will make an inspection of Hall's Creek Bridge in the near future…

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Railway Revenue at Narrabri Shows Substantial Rise

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 1

Returns compiled at Narrabri railway station show a considerable increase in revenue last year's…

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British Airmen Train in Canada First Batch Arrives LONDON

North West Champion · Monday 22 January 1951 · page 4

The first British airmen to be trained as pilots in Canada under the peace-time version of the wartime British Commonwealth air training…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 January 1951 · page 3

Kenneth George Passfield, of "The Pines" Upper Manilla, dislocated his shoulder on Saturday night when the motor cycle which he was riding…

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Aerodrome Development Policy of the Commonwealth

Manilla Express · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 3

The Minister for Air, the Hon. T. W. White, has advised the Member for New England, Mr. Drummond, as to the…

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Riding Motor Bike Under Influence

Manilla Express · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 1

Allen John Clissold pleaded guilty at the Manilla Court of Petty Sessions this morning of driving a motor cycle on January 6 whilst under the…

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Timetable New Train

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 1

New railway timetables, due to present coal shortages, are now operating The mail arrives Narrabri on…

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Good Roads in North-west

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 1

Travellers moving from the coast inland, report conditions of a few years ago are now in reverse. Instead of inland residents having…

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Bushfire Brigade Wants Grass Graded From Roads

North West Champion · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 5

Boolooroo Shire Council will be asked to grade grass from the Moppin, Roseneath and nine-mile roads to a width of 48 feet in order to localise any outbreak of fire…

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Council Seeks All-Weather Runway for Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

As the first step towards installation of an all-weather runway at Narrabri aerodrome, the Municipal…

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Council Seeks Grant for Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 2

Conditions of distribution of funds from the Federal Ald (Roads) scheme, financed by the petrol tax have been revised, and…

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