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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 7 of 14

Train Driver's Prompt Action Saves Life Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 May 1951 · page 1

A seventy-two-year-old woman escaped death by a few feet when she jumped in front of a train at St. Peter's station early…

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Motorist Given Bond

North West Champion · Thursday 31 May 1951 · page 1

William Murdoch pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence at Moree Petty Sessions on Tuesday. Police said the offence took place on…

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£15 Fine For Motorist

North West Champion · Thursday 31 May 1951 · page 6

Robert William Amos, of Gurley, pleaded guilty to two charges at Moree Petty Sessions on Tuesday…

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Driving Hints for Motorists

Manilla Express · Friday 1 June 1951 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. offers motorists some practical driving hints. Allow plenty of room between you and the car ahead. A good…

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Winter Road Hazards

North West Champion · Monday 4 June 1951 · page 4

"The fogs, frosts, mud, rain and winds of the winter months are upon us again, and it is felt that a…

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Riding Motor Cycle Under Influence

Manilla Express · Tuesday 5 June 1951 · page 1

Raymond Daniels was fined £10, in default 20 days, on a charge of driving a motor cycle while under the influence, and…

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Removing Timber From Shire Roads

North West Champion · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 5

Persons removing timber from roads within the Shire of Boolooroo will be prosecuted. This decision was made at the…

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Damage To Road Signs: Reward Offered

North West Champion · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 7

Member Councils of the North West Local Government Association will offer a reward of £10 for…

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Tragic Road Toll In Rainstorm SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 1

Four people were killed and a motor cyclist seriously injured in road smashes at Narellan, about 40 miles…

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Motors for Electricity Supply

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 June 1951 · page 7

Electricity supplies are extended into rural areas as single-phase lines (which will handle small horse-power motors and ordinary domestic…

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M.P. Seeks Better Train Service

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 June 1951 · page 1

A strong plea for a better train service to some North western towns, was made in Parliament by the…

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Motor Cvclist Injured

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 June 1951 · page 1

While travelling to Tamworth on his motor cycle on Monday afternoon, Mr. Ken Sneesby accompanied by Mr. John O'…

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Crawford Asks for Better Train Service to North-west

North West Champion · Thursday 14 June 1951 · page 8

The Minister for Transport, Mr. W. F. Sheahan, was asked ,y Mr. Geoff. Crawford in the Legislative Assembly to give consideration to the provision of a better train service to the people of the North-wert…

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Motor-by-passes Again Discussed

Manilla Express · Friday 15 June 1951 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Council of the Shire of Mandowa held on Wednesday the matter of the installation…

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North-west Train Services

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 June 1951 · page 2

Concern has been expressed by the Minister for Lands, and Member for Castlereagh, Mr. J. B. Renshaw, over the unsatisfactory North Western…

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Red Toll Of the Road SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 June 1951 · page 1

A total of 322 people have been killed on roads in N.S.W. this year, the Transport Commissioner, Mr. A…

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424 Motor Cyclists Killed in OnteYear

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 June 1951 · page 1

Last year 424 motor cyclists were killed in N.S.W. The N.R.M.A. protests against boys of, 16 years being given motor…

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Maules Creek Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 2

Discussing Developmental Roads with the Divisional Engineer of the D.M.R. at Tuesday's Shire Council meeting, Cr. Hallman drew attention…

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Road Accidents In Country

North West Champion · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 8

Secretary of Moree branch of the Road Safety Council, Mr. F. J. McKinnon said to-day that road accidents in…

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Council Moves on Road Safety Matters

North West Champion · Thursday 21 June 1951 · page 1

Moree Council on Monday night decided to adopt suggestions by Moree branch of the Road Safety Council for the erection of a safety fence for pedestrians at the approach to the Mehi Bridge, and other measures…

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