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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1904

301 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 16

Roads Expenditure

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 7 October 1904 · page 8

MEMBERS of both sides of the Legislative Assembly made a formidable demonstration on Tuesday, at the Treasury Department, with a view…

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That Bridge

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 7 October 1904 · page 2

IN Mr. E. Arnold, the Bellinger Heads Progress Committee can justly boast of possessing a veritable "John Ball," as secretary, who, in his representations to Government…

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Expenditure on Roads

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 4

During the last two or three years that the Reid Government, were in office they Could-not be accused of extravagance with respected the expenditure on roads. On the…

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Coast Road to Perrett's

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 4

The Member for Raleigh has received a reply from the Works Department respecting Mr. Allman's report upon the state of the roads in the Dorrige district and also…

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Roads and Bridges. No Funds Available

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 8

Mr. Carruthers was waited upon on Tuesday by some 15 or 20 members of. Parliament, who very strongly urged upon hin the necessity for increased expenditure…

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A Way to Deal With Tramps

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 7

The authorities of Oakland, Maine, U.S., A have adopted a novel method of ridding' their town of tho professional tramp. When ever they discover him in their borders they…

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North Coast Railway. Dorrigo to Glen Innes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 October 1904 · page 3

Thus the Glen Innes Examiner--an acknowledged authority on railway matters:-- Quite recently--the--Progress…

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Bridge Over Edward's Creek

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 11 October 1904 · page 2

A WORKING bee to erect a bridge over Edward's Creek, Goodwood-street, on the Maclean town boundary, has been arranged for to-morrow Wednesday). The principal part of the mate…

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The Road Vote

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 October 1904 · page 5

Another matter for the serious consideration of the country is the small, amount set apart for road construction and maintenance. Last year's vote was the smallest…

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Stockyard Creek Road Deviation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 October 1904 · page 4

A resident of Blackman Creak writes protesting against the proposed deviation in the rood from Stockyard Creek to tim main Grafton road. He contends that the…

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Cycling and Motoring

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 October 1904 · page 2

There is a very large future before motor boats, indeed, it is believed they will furnish the sport, of the future. Motor boat racing, should attract a tremendous number…

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North Coast L. S. Amp Railway League

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 October 1904 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the, Glonreagh Branch was hold on 'Wednesday. There was a fair attendance of members present. A communication was received…

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LOCAL and General. Grafton-casino Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1904 · page 4

Contrary to general expectation, we were yesterday informed by an authority that railway communication between Grafton and Casino cannot possibly he…

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Roads and Forestry

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 14 October 1904 · page 2

IN reply to questions by the member for Raleigh, the Minister for Works stated the amount of the scheduled road vote for the Bellingon district for the your ended June 30…

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Roundabout Notes. Brisbane City and Port.—Railway Communication

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 14 October 1904 · page 8

When the section of railway from Casino to Grafton is completed, there will be a gap of only 20 miles in the railway system from the Clarence to…

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Dorrigo Tramway

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 14 October 1904 · page 2

MR. G. S. BRINER, M.P., is in receipt of the appended communication from the Department of public Works, in regard to the coast road to Perrett's and a proposed light railway…

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Road Contracts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1904 · page 2

The following are the lowest tenders for undermentioned contracts— No, 4/01-5, Arnold's to Apple Tree Flat, G. F. Collins, £82 1s: 4 tenders. 5. Arnold's to…

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Road District of Bellingen

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 October 1904 · page 2

Air. Briner asked the Secretary for Public Works-(1) How many maintenance men were employed on the roads in Bellingen roads district in January last; and how…

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Broome's Head Road Trust

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 October 1904 · page 4

Mr. Briner, M. L. A., has received a letter from the Works Department stating that a sum for the improvement of the road from Broome's Head to Maclean has been…

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Dorrigo Tramway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 October 1904 · page 8

Mr. Briner. M. P., has received the following report from the Department of Works, in regard to the coast round to Perrett's and a proposed light railway or tramway for the…

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