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

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

284 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 15

Bundy Bridge Cost

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 2

The Department of [?] Roads has noticed Boolooroo Shire Council for the cost…

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Gurley Sub-division Roads

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 3

Boolooroo Shire Council last week decided to go ahead with the opening and dedication of roads in the Gurley…

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To Report on Road Application

North West Champion · Monday 15 March 1954 · page 8

Boolooroo Shire Engineer, Mr. Chatwood, was asked last week to report on an application for the formation of a road…

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Council in Quandary Over Aerodrome

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 11

The question of the maintenance and the opening or closing of Moree aero drome was discussed at a meeting of Moree Council on Monday night…

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Climatic Conditions Affect Roads

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 10

Deterioration of gravel roads throughout the Namoi Shire was economically impossible to avoid at this time of the year, the Shire Engineer, (Mr. D. Sky) told the Council meeting on Tuesday. This was predictable and was governed largely by seasonal conditions…

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Train Fatality Sydney, Thursday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 1

A young man was killed instantly today when he fell from an electric train near Summer Hill…

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Decision on Road Formation

North West Champion · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 6

Moree Council on Monday night concurred with the Department of Main Roads on submissions on the road…

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Air-conditioned Train for N-w. Urged by A.l.p

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 6

The A.L.P. Regional conference which sat at Narrabri at the week-end, unanimously decided that every endeavour should be made through the Minister for Transport to secure…

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Railway Officer Farewelled

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 4

"Undoubtedly one of the most genial, self-effacing, but efficient officers to grace the Narrabri office of the…

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Combadello Bridge Opening

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 5

Boomi Shire Council will consider holding a function to celebrate the opening of the new Combedello Bridge…

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Brighter Outlook for Kaputar and Developmental Roads

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 1

The Namoi Shire Council will allocate priorities to the main developmental roads within its area. Indications are that the Kaputar Road…

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Little Hope for Swinging Bridge This Year

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 3

At a meeting of Boomi Shire Council last week, Mungindi Urban Committee sought information as to the progress…

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A.L.P. Wants Air-Conditioned Train For North West

North West Champion · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 1

The Regional Conference of the Australian Labour Party at Narrabri recently decided that every endeavour should be made though the Minister for Transport to secure an…

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Hints to Motorists

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 2

Smooth tyres can be dangerous. When the treads have worn down, a tendency to skid or slit on smooth surfaces…

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Manilla-Barrada Road Causing Concern

Manilla Express · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Mandowa Shire Council concern was expressed at the deterioration of the Manilla--Barraba road. Councillors were concerned…

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Shire Warning On Road Damage

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 7

Boomi Shire Council will take drastic action against property owners who cut up roads with tractors during we weather. This decision was reached at…

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Developmental Road

Manilla Express · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

Some months ago the Mandowa Shire and Barraba Shire made a joint application to the Department of…

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Coroner's Finding on Road Fatality

North West Champion · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 4

A verdict of accidental death was returned by Mane District Coroner, Mr. H. F. Brown, following the inquest into the death on February last of Albert Robert William Kibble…

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Bondi Gagageman Wins 1000-Mile Motor Trial

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 1

Bondi garage proprietor Jack Murray yesterday won the 1000 miles road reliability trial. Of the 57 competitors who started in the…

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Aerodrome Maintenance

North West Champion · Thursday 1 April 1954 · page 2

The Department of Civil Aviation has asked Moree Council to continue with the administration of the…

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