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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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The Railway Squabble. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1906 · page 5

At the Railway Inquiry to-day, Mr. Fell on the Second Commissioner, said that Mr. Oliver had accused witness and Mr. Kirkcaldie of laying thdir…

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North Coast Railway. Pronouncement by the Premier. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 5

Speaking at Kempsey, Mr. Carruthers said he had always been in favor of the North Coast railway, and he was not likely to alter. He said if the railway had been…

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Railway Inquiry. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 5

Mr. Fehon's cross-examination was continued to-day. He gave evidence to the fact that inharmonious relations existed during Mr. Eddy's time. The latter threatened to…

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The Railway Inquiry. Sydney

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 5

At the Railway Inquiry yesterday, Mr. Fehon, the Second Commissioner, said that Mr. Oliver bad accused witness and Mr. Kirkcaldie of laying their heads together…

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Mr. Carruthers at Kempsey the Railway Question. Some Straight Talk

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Replying to a deputation at Kempsey, the Premier said if the railway had been constructed 20 years ago N.S. Wales would be now carrying a very…

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New Railway Method

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 9

Subsequently the Premier was entertained at a smoke social in the agricultural pavilion. The Mayor presided over a company of about 80 gentleman, and gave the…

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Taxing Motorists

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.—The German Government is introducing into the Reichstag a bill compelling the owner ot a motor-car, who kills a man, to provide a pension for…

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Railway Conference

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 4

The conference of delegates of the various public bodies in the North Coast districts will be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday and Wednesday in connection with…

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Railway Inquiry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1906 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—After being before the railway enquiry for four days, Mr. Kirkcaldie finished his evidence on Wednesday. Mr. Fehon upheld Mr. Kirkcaldie[?]s Opinion…

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The Premier's Visit. Reception at the Town Hall. North Coast Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1906 · page 3

The State Premier (Mr. J. H. Catruthers), who, accompanied by Messrs. J. Nobbs (Government Whip) and C. W. Oakes, M's.L.A., is touring the…

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A Railway to the Dorrigo. a Survey to Be Made

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1906 · page 2

It has been recognised all along that an absolutely essential adjunct to the opening up of the Dorrigo is a branch railway, to connect with the North…

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The Railway Conference. Opens This Afternoon

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1906 · page 2

The conference on North Coast railway and land settlement matters, convened by the N.C.L.S. and R. League, will be held at the Grafton Town Hall…

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Girl-man Tragedy. Struggle with a Detective in a Train. Extraordinary Career

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 6

A charge of obtaining money by false pretences (writes the "Manchester Guardian" of 1st December") has an extraordinary and even romantic…

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"The C and R. EXAMINER." Established 1859. Published Tuesdays and Saturdays. Grafton: March 13th, 1906. the North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 4

The statement made by the Premier on Saturday regarding the North Coast railway will be received by North Coast residents with a certain amount of…

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Railway for the Dorrigo

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 5

The "Shay" locomotive, now largely in use in the United States, is strongly recommended by Mr. Henry Deane for the Dorrigo lands, where in a few miles from…

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Why the Railway Did Not Pass

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 5

The Premier, accompanied by Messrs. Oakes and Nobbs, M.sL,.A., arrived at Bellingen on Friday from Nambucca. The residents entertained the party at luncheon…

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Railway Conference

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 5

A conference of delegates in connection with the North Coast railway was opened yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall. Owing to various circumstances there were…

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New Motor Boat

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1906 · page 5

The Messrs Morrison Brothers, of the North Arm, have purchased, a motor-boat, which was brought to the river by the steamer Cooloon last week. In their selection the purchasers…

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The Railway Conference Monday's Sessions

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1906 · page 8

The conference organised to discuss. North Coast railway and land settlement questions commenced its sittings in the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Light Agricultural Railways

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 1

Mr. Teesdale Smith, general manager for Millar's Karri and Jarrah Company, of West Australia, has made a further statement to the press with regard to his offer to construct 1000 miles…

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