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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

627 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 32

Railway for Dorrigo

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 2

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 the coast…

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Railway Conference

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 2

The Railway Conference resumed its deliberations oil Tuesday in the Council Chambers. Mr. Sam See presided. There were present—Messrs. E. G. Elworthy, F…

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Railway Enquiry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Giving evidence before the Railway Commission, Mr. Oliver denied ever saying that Mr. Kirkealdie was not worth £200. Witness related the…

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The North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 3

Speaking in reply to a vote of thanks at the conclusion of the Railway Conference, Mr. John M'Farlane, M.P., made some telling references to that undertaking…

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State School Railway Excursions

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 11

At Charters Towers representatives of the churches held a meeting, when six Anglican, two Presbyterian, four Methodist, and two Baptist churches were represented…

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"THE C. AND R. EXAMINER." Established 1859. GRAFTON: 17th MARCH, 1906. the Railway Conference

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 4

The resolutions passed by the Railway Conference held in Grafton this week have paved the way for definite and united action along the coast. There never was a…

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The North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The "Daily Telegraph," in its leader to-day, says:[?] "The daily reports of the Premier's (Mr. Carruthers) pilgrimage along the North Coast…

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Road Contracts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 5

Specifications are on view at the Courthouse for the following road contracts, for which tenders close this week:— Grebert's to Solferino, at Dead Horse Gully,…

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Fearful Train Disaster

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—During a blizzard on Friday in Colorado (U.S.A.) a local train and an express train collided. Forty people were killed, fifteen incinerated, and…

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The Oyster Channel Bridge

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 3

The following is the full text of Mr. Hanna's report on the proposed bridge over Oyeter Channel:—In accordance with the Minister's instructions, I made an inspection of the sits of the…

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Extracts From Railway Commissioners' Report

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 2

"We fully realise the importance of connecting the North Coast line, as already existing and authorised, with the general railway system, and are satisfied, after…

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North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 2

This little compilation of evidence in support of the proposed North Coast railway, from Maitland to South Grafton, was the reply to opposition statements circulated…

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Overhead Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 3

Mr. B. J. McDougall, or Wynberg, South Africa, formerly of Grafton, writes:— In looking through some numbers of your journal, I noticed a…

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Tweed-murwillumbah Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 4

The absence of a connecting link between the Grafton-Tweed railway and the Queensland service from Brisbane to the Tweed Heads forms the text for a strong protest…

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North Coast Railway. Inconsistency Exposed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1906 · page 5

The following correspondence, which passed between Mr. G. H. Varley and the "Daily Telegraph," will be read with interest, as showing the extent and reason of…

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Bicycle Road Race

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 5

The following entries have been received for the Grafton Bicycle Chili's 4-mile road race, which takes place on Saturday afternoon next, from the…

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Killed by a Train. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 5

The Rev. John Clarke, incumbent of St. Mary's Church of England at Smythesdale, near Ballarat, and Miss Cotton, a lady friend, were driving…

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The North Coast Railway. the Education Expenses

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 8

In connection with the proposal to invite a number of M's.P., who are opposed to the line, to visit the North Coast districts, the Mayor, of Taree is…

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The North Coast Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 4

"Last year the population of the Richmond and Tweed Rivera increased by nearly 4000, the total being close upon 44,000. Casino district now has a…

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The Railway Commission. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1906 · page 5

Further evidence was taken to-day By the Railway Commission in reference to the letter incident. Counsels' addresses will now be entered upon…

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