North Coast Railway
THE North Coast line us recommended by the Public Works Committee begins by a junction with the Great Northern railway at 20 miles 47.24 chains from Newcastle, and…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1905
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Australian Made Motors
The continued expansion of the Australian demand for motors has led to the projection of motor works on a fairly large scale in Melbourne (says the "Age"). The…
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The "Tour de France," the longest distance cycle road race in the world, was set down for decision in France at the end of July. The total distance was nearly 12000 miles,…
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The visit, of the Railway Commissioners last week to the North Coast, and their inspection of the railway lines in operation, as well as the one in course of construction, enabled them…
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Some time back the Chamber of Commerce applied for a reserve of 100 acres on the Grafton-Casino railway line for recreation purposes, to be situate some…
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Until the Commissioners take over control of the Grafton-Casino railwny, the running of the trains on that section of the line will not be satisfactory. The uncertainty…
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Yamba has pushed itself into prominence— that particular prominence which asks for a bridge. The said bridge, it is stated, is wanted over Oyster channel, so as to give…
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The North Coast line as recommended by the Public Works Committee begins by a junction with the Great Northern railway at 20 miles 47.24 chains from…
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A Birmingham correspondent of the London "Daily News" says there is a keen competition going on in the Black Country between trams and…
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THE following tenders were opened at the local Lands Office on Thursday, August 10, for work on the roads in various parts of the district:-Contract No. 2, repairs to jetties,…
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The following are the lowest tenders for the contracts named—Repairs to jetties Bernard Moss.£65;contract 3.Coramba to Dorrige.John M'IIwain £320;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Boat Club of N.s.wales
The Motor Boat Club of New South Willes are now making arrangements for the opening of the boating season, which it is expected will take place in Sydney early in…
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ARMIDAL,Thursday—In responce to a letter from the Armidale Council urging the early establishment of railway connection with New England the Western…
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The London "Times," of June 3rd, contains a sub-leadre on the recent debate on the English Motor Bill 1905. According to the " Times," the speed limits under the Act. 1903 have…
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Coincident with the recent visit of the RailWay Commissioners, information was circulated to the effect that the line would be taken over" by the Commissioners…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →'THE C. AND R. EXAMINER. Established 1859. Published Tuesdays and Saturdays. Head Office: Prince-street, Grafton. yd sey Branch:The Stock Exchange 113 Pitt-street. Telepiiono: No. 6. Sydney Telephone: No. 1017.. GRAFTON: 22nd AUGUST 1905. the North Coast Railway
The Minister for Works, Mr.C.A. Lee, will move in the Legislative Assembly to-morrow:— "That it is expedient that the construction'…
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The amount supposed to have been stolen from the western mail train barely totals £20…
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The Armidale newspapers are railing vigorously against the proposed line of rail from West Maitland to South Grafton. They condemn the "crass…
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THE following are the specifications for the work advertised in this issue:— Contract 34, road Coramba to Dorrige new road construction Contract 6, Woolgoolga to…
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The Farmers Conference last week had under consideration the question of railway federation. Mr. W. H. Killen moved— "That this conference advocates the…
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