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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 2 of 14

Restricted Train Services in Operation

North West Champion · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

Because of the shortage, of coal, a 20 per cent, curtailment of all passenger train services came into operation throughout the State on Tuesday. Services to the North-West have been…

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Road to Kaputar For £500

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

He understood it would be possible to complete a pioneer road, to the summit of Kaputar, from the end of the present road, for…

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No Saturday Train

Manilla Express · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 3

Manilla Will lose its Saturday train following the. rail restrictions introduced this week…

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Thunderbolt's Rock on Barraba Road

Manilla Express · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 3

Recently a reader inquired about photos of Thunderbolt Rock on the Barraba road and Mr. A. R. Macleod has secured two prints for us…

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Road Repairs Under Way

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 3

Repairs to tar and bitumen surfaced roads in the Municipality have been recommenced, and it was proposed to keep one gang on the work…

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Motor Cycle Accidents

North West Champion · Monday 5 February 1951 · page 3

Because motor cycles are favoured mostly by young fellows who are more apt to take risks than older men,…

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The Road to the Saleyards

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 1

It was interesting to read the variance of opinion at Manilla Council meeting in regard to the expenditure of money on the road to the…

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£1842 Main Roads Programme

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 5

The Main and Trunk Roads maintenance programme for 1951 within the Municipality has been approved at a total cost of £1842, advised the…

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Train Driver Ignored Speed Regulations New York

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 1

The driver of a passenger train involved in Tuesday night's disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey, has…

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Colossal Railway Losses SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 1

Despite increased fares and freight charges the N.S.W. railways showed an overall loss of £,2494,505…

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Teaching Motor Vehicle Driving

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 2

Declaring that the average motorist "merely stumbled" upon the knowledge of how to drive, the N.R.M.A. has appealed for a concerted…

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Councils to Gravel Air Strip at Moree Aerodrome

North West Champion · Monday 12 February 1951 · page 1

The Municipal Council of Moree and the Shires of Boolooroo and Boomi on Friday decided to go ahead with the gravelling of a strip on Moree aerodrome. The work, which will cost…

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Railways Sustained £2½M Loss in 1949-50

North West Champion · Monday 12 February 1951 · page 6

The New South Wales railways showed an overall loss of £2,494,605 in 1949-50, despite an operational profit of £841,182, according to the annual report. The report, presented by the…

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New "Train" for Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 4

A new "train" will be running in Narrabri on May 1 and 2, 1951. The new "train" will leave the town hall at 8 p.m. both nights and…

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No Widening of Edgeroi Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 2

In view of the increased cost involved—£10 per mile—Namoi Shire Council has decided to adhere to the original specifications for a total…

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Speed Limit on Nw Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 1

The Local Government Ordinances have been amended to give councils power to erect notices restricting vehicular speed on newly-formed or…

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British Railway Strike LONDON

North West Champion · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 1

Ignoring official appeals to delay action, 800 drivers and firemen at Paddington Station decided yesterday to strike every week-end until they get…

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Bundy Creek Bridge

North West Champion · Thursday 22 February 1951 · page 6

Supplies of iron for the Bundy Creek Bridge were arriving steadily and should be completed before the…

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Roads Destroyed By Floods

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 February 1951 · page 3

Instances of flooding being aggravated by netting fences were referred to by the Shire Engineer, Mr. D. H. Sky, in his…

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Maintenance of Shire Roads

North West Champion · Thursday 22 February 1951 · page 11

Boolooroo Shire Council has instructed its Engineer. Mr. E. J. Chatwood, to confer with Crooble branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association with…

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