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

Railways, roads & transport, 1953

235 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 12

North West Starved for Road Funds

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 1

A protest against the unfair allocation of funds for main roads will be made to the State Government by…

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Road Alteration Opposed

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 1

An objection to a proposal to reduce the width of a road leading from the Merah North trucking yards was voiced by…

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Boggabri Railway Gates

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 2

Following discussions with the Resident Engineer, it had been arranged that the railway gates at Boggabri, on the…

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Many Casualties in Mexican Tram Smash Mexico City

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 1

Rescue workers counted at least 63 dead in the burnt out wreckages of two trams which crashed:…

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Observe Road Signs

North West Champion · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 9

Too many drivers read speed limit signs with their eyes only. That was the warning Issued…

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Aerodrome Road Improvements

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 2

It was proposed to proceed with the, second stage of the improvement of the Narrabri aerodrome road immediately…

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Council Wants Speed Up On Plan For Aerodrome

North West Champion · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 6

Moree Council on Monday night decided to ask the Department of Civil Aviation that it prepare the specifications for the aerodrome immediately…

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Boggabilla Road Works

North West Champion · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 1

Moree Council on Monday night decided it would give as sistance to residents, in Boggabilla Road as soon as plant…

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Keep Roads Safe

North West Champion · Monday 16 March 1953 · page 4

"whether we're travelling with our hands on the steering wheel or our feet on the street, we ought to try to understand the…

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Wheat on Aerodrome?

North West Champion · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 4

Moree Council will make enquiries as to whether it will be permitted to grow wheat on the aerodrome…

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Mint Weed on Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 3

A quantity of mint-weed at dfferent places on the Moree road was mentioned by Cr. Hutchison at Tuesday's Shire…

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Road Scarifying Satisfactory

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 1

Scarifying roads to improve the surface had proved very satisfactory, and not as costly as had zeen anticipated, the Shire, Engineer…

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Voluntary Road Wardens

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 11

If the proposed scheme of voluntary road wardens operates successfully, it will give sadly-needed assistance to the…

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£12,000 for Minor Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 2

A total of £12000 has been allocated by the Numoi Shire for work on the minor (unclassified) roads within the…

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Objection to Road Proposal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 3

Owners of Bunna Bunna Station, Goldsbrongh Mort & Co., expressed surprise at last Shire Council meeting…

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Floodwaters Retard Shire Road Works

North West Champion · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 3

Serious flooding of Boomi Shire, particularly in the Northern half, had retarded road works, the Engineer, Mr. C. Imrie, told a meeting of Boomi Shire Council yesterday…

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Railway Picnic

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 4

Fine weather favoured the railway employees' picnic in Collins Park last Thursday. The outing was organised by…

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'Drome Road

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 1

The road leading to Narrabri aerodrome is in a deplorable condition. Every shower of rain…

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Rain Helps Roads, Reports Shire Engineer

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 7

Recent rain has generally improved gravel road conditions and reduced loose travel and corrugations. All…

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Shire Road Damaged by Travelling Stock

North West Champion · Monday 23 March 1953 · page 1

Boolooroo Shire Council last week decided to seek legal opinion as to what action can be taken against owners whose stock damages roads. The Engineer, Mr. E. J. Chat-…

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