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

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

222 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 12

Hints to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 15 April 1952 · page 2

When washing the car first saturate with water all foreign substances on the finish. Then use a clean sponge and…

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Lights on Bridge Over River

Manilla Express · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 1

On a motion off Mr. L. R. Callister at the last meeting of the Business Mens Assoc it was decided to write…

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Fabulous Road Construction

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 April 1952 · page 2

Designed to be the best that could be built, and constructed in the record time of two years, is…

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Moree Road Safety Body Reviews Year's Activities

North West Champion · Monday 21 April 1952 · page 3

During die coming year Moree branch of the Road Safety Council hopes to sponsor competitions for the schools to arouse the children's interest in the vital matter ef road safety, said the…

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Mehi Bridge

North West Champion · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 9

Moree Council will make further representations for a new bridge over the Mehi River, At a meeting on Tuesday night…

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Rode Motor Cycle Negligently

North West Champion · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 6

For riding a motor cycle in a negligent manner, Peter Faddy was fined £5 at Moree Petty Sessions on Monday…

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Will Not Move Railway Station

North West Champion · Thursday 1 May 1952 · page 9

The Minister for Transport has advised Mr. G. R. Crawford that it is not intended to alter the site of Moree Railway Station…

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U.S. Navy's "Frogmen" Train for Future Tasks

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 5

Any day along a southern California beach near Coronado you may see groups of "Frogmen," the Underwater…

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Railway Strike Cost State £2,000,000

North West Champion · Monday 5 May 1952 · page 7

Loss of revenue through the recent strike of railway fitters and turners cost the State £2,000,000, said the Member of Barwon, Mr. Geoff Crawford D.C.M., at the week-end…

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Road Safety Moves

North West Champion · Thursday 8 May 1952 · page 6

Moree Council on Monday night decided that its works committee investigate two requests from Moree Branch of the Road…

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Police Investigate Berala Train Smash Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 May 1952 · page 1

The cause of yesterday's rail disaster at Berala is expected to hinge principally on the technical assistance of the Railway Department, C.I.B. Detective-Inspector J. J…

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Tram Smash Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 May 1952 · page 1

Ten people were injured, one seriously, when two trams collided near Robertson Rd.,…

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Manilla Motor Cycle Club

Manilla Express · Friday 9 May 1952 · page 3

All young chaps interested in the re-formation of the Manilla Motor Cycle Club are asked to come along to…

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Speed Limit on Mehi Bridge

North West Champion · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 8

The Department of Main Roads has given approval to limit the speed of vehicles crossing the Mehi Bridge to 5 m.p.h., until…

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Air Bridge Across the Channel

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 5

Every ninety minutes a Bristol freighter aircraft takes off from the airfield in Lympne, Kent, with eight to…

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Engineer's Plan To Complete Kaputar Road

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 2

After considering a special report dealing with a plan to complete a further stage of an…

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Motor Cycle Club Reformed

Manilla Express · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

The Manilla Motor Cycle Club was reformed at a meeting held in the Palais Theatre on Sunday morning…

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Motor Fees Rise 452 Per Cent

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 7

On some farmers' motor vehicles the recent rise in registration fees amounted to 452 per cent which was…

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West Berlin Cur From East German Railway System. "Cat and Mouse" Blockade with Less Fear of Retaliation

North West Champion · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 1

BERLIN, Monday.—East German State Railways begun operating a new railway line which cuts West Berlin out of the East German railway system…

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Make the Roads Safer

North West Champion · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 5

Ever realise, when yon drive out on to the road, how many other cars, trucks and buses are, behind you? Some of them want…

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