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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 4 of 14

Road Repairs (Continued from, Page 8) GENERAL

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 7

Bullawa Creek Bridge. Plans are completed and specifications well advanced for construction of a steel tubular truss bridge and three…

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Motor Cycle Damaged in Collision

North West Champion · Thursday 15 March 1951 · page 7

A motor cycle was extensively damaged in Balo Street late on Monday afternoon. A Jeep, driven by L. A. MoGrath. of…

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Motor Cycle Club

Manilla Express · Friday 16 March 1951 · page 4

Members of the above club went to Tamworth on Saturday March 3 and took part in the opening night of the Tamworth…

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"Bridge a Disgrace"

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 7

Cox's Creek bridge was an absolute disgrace, and every effort should be exercised to secure timber for its repair, said Cr. Vickery at last Shire…

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Creek Absorbs Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 8

Among matters brought to Namoi Shire Council's attention at their last meeting by the Pilliga Progress Association was the condition of the…

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Road Transport of Superphosphate

North West Champion · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 6

Wheat growers who are experiencing delays in the delivery of superphosphate can obtain from the Commissioner for Road Transport special permits…

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Easter Holiday Railway Services

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 March 1951 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways, states that following a review of coal stocks, it has been decided to augment to some extent, long…

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Aviation Department Rejects Councils' Scheme for Aerodrome

North West Champion · Thursday 22 March 1951 · page 3

Department of Civil Aviation officials have rejected a scheme put forward by Moree Council and the Shires of Boolooroo and Boomi for the gravelling of an air strip at the aerodrome because it does not meet with…

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Reckless Motorists

Manilla Express · Friday 23 March 1951 · page 1

Despite the continued appeals to motorists by the N.R.M.A. and the Police for caution by motorists on the open road…

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Aviation Dept. Rejcts Moree Aerodrome Scheme

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 March 1951 · page 12

Department of Civil Aviation officials have rejected a scheme put forward by Moree Council and the Shires of Boolooroo and…

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Train Services to Be Restored

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 March 1951 · page 1

It is anticipated normal rail services, including sleepers and booked seats, will be fully restored as from Sunday April 8…

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Train Services Restored

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 1

As from April 9 almost all trains to the North West will be restored. The 3.30 p.m. North-west Mail from Sydney on Mondays and the 2.50 p.m…

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Grazier Attacks Railways

North West Champion · Monday 2 April 1951 · page 4

A Moree grazier has accused the N.S.W. Railways Department of disgraceful treatment of live stock,…

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Motor Cyclists Fined

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 April 1951 · page 1

At the Court three Manilla motorcyclists were fined, two of them for carrying pillion riders whilst holding a licence…

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Government to Take Over Moree Aerodrome

North West Champion · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

Moree aerodrome is to be accepted as a Commonwealth responsibility in accordance with Government policy. This has been announced by the Minister for Civil…

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Drastic Measures To Reduce Road Toll SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 April 1951 · page 1

The Transport Minister, Mr. Sheahan. said today the only remedy against road offenders appeared to be drastic law…

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Bitumen Roads, Baths for North-west Ferguson's Aim

North West Champion · Monday 9 April 1951 · page 5

A promise that he would work for the building of miles of bitumen roads, and the provision of funds for baths in all large north-western towns, was made by the Labour candidate for Gwydir, Mr. N. Ferguson, in…

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Underground Mail Train

Manilla Express · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 7

For many hours of the day a sound thunders out in London. It is a sound that few Londoners ever hear, but listeners to…

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Coronial Inquiry Inquest Into Motor Cyclist's Death

Manilla Express · Friday 13 April 1951 · page 2

At Barraba Court House last week the District Coroner, Mr. G. A. Greaves conducted a coronial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Kevin John Allen (23), motor mechanic who died…

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Wind-measuring Instrument for Aerodrome

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 April 1951 · page 1

Arrangements have been made for the installation of an anemometer at Narrabri aerodrome, but no indication can be given of the date of…

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