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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 8 of 12

Flood Damage Pipes Torn Off Low Level Bridge

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 2

Yes! it has happened, 100 feet of sewerage piping connecting the Pump Well at the Showground corner…

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More Dismissals from Railway Department Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 August 1952 · page 1

The Railways Department today began sacking 1000 men from the Eastern suburbs railway…

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Thursday's Train to Be Restored

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 August 1952 · page 1

We have been reliably informed that Thursday's train service will be restored on the Barraba line when the summer time-table comes into operation…

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Dutch Install Traffic Counter on Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 August 1952 · page 9

To keep a check on traffic using, the main roads in Holland, the Netherland Department of Road Transport…

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Practical Advice to Motorists

Manilla Express · Friday 29 August 1952 · page 3

Here is some practical road safety advice to motorists from the NRMA:--Use speed that is always…

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Another Great Railway Record

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 September 1952 · page 4

A Lismore businessman has refused to take delivery of u parcel of perishable goods which took six weeks to reach…

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Aerodrome Maintenance

North West Champion · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 2

The Works Overseer, Mr. D. Dorm was asked by Council on Monday night to draw up an estimate for the…

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Hints to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 September 1952 · page 9

Fine particles of dust are the ever-present enemy of the motorist. Dust will ruin the windscreen if it is not…

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Speedy Railway Service?

Manilla Express · Friday 5 September 1952 · page 2

Namoi Shire councillors were not appreciative of the poor service given by the Railway Department recently when…

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Bad Roads Big Factor in Accident Toll

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 2

Inadequate or badly planned roads, intersections and bridges contributed very materially to accidents, states…

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He Teaches Children Road Safety

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 September 1952 · page 2

Anxious to do something to help children to learn road safety, Mr. Pomeroy F. van Hoorn, a motor accessories…

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Train Services

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 1

The following letter has Ween received by M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Pty, Ltd, from the Distinct…

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Road Act Denies Country Areas Good Transport Service

North West Champion · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 7

Those who Suffer most from the prohibitive tax re-imposed by the State Government on road transport are residents of…

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Trespassed on Railway

North West Champion · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 10

For being found in a railway carriage at Moree Yards on August 24, John Lloyd, was fined £1 in default 48…

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Work on Aerodrome Wanted

North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 3

Boomi Shire Council will seek the co-operation of Moree Council and Boolooroo Shire in making an approach to the…

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Work on Aerodrome Wanted

North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 5

Boomi Shire Council will seek the co-operation of Moree Council and Boolooroo Shire in making an approach to the…

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Carole Creek Bridge

North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 6

An engineer from the Department of Main Roads will be invited to attend a meeting of Boomi Shire Council to…

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Kiandool Road Improvement

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 5

As the only source of finance which would provide sufficient money to deviate the Bohena-Kiandool…

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Graziers Want Telleraga Bridge Repaired

North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 5

Immediate repairs to the Telleraga were requested at a meeting of Boomi Shire Council last week. Mr. L. Boland representing…

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Graziers Want Telleraga Bridge Repaired

North West Champion · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 3

Immediate repairs to the Telleraga Bridge were requested at a meeting of Boomi Shire Council last week. Mr. L. Boland representing…

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