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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 8 of 32

McFARLANE BRIDGE

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 9

The "T. and C. Journal" of Wednesday contains a view of the new bridge over the South Arm, reproduced from a photo [?] Mr. Tyler, of Maclean. The journal [?]…

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South Arm Bridge

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 3

This fine structure is approaching completion, and was an object of special attraction to the visitors to thr Maclean show this wvek. It is undoubtedly thr finest…

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Tweed-murwillumbah Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 8

Referring to the need of connecting the New South Wales and Queensland constal lines, the "Brisbane Courier' says: "That the New South Wales Premier is incapables…

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Motoring in South Africa

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 12

A Johannesburg motor cyclist gives some interesting experiences of a big ride over 2000 miles in South Africa. According to his account of the run his total cost, including all…

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The North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 4

The "Maitland Mercury" of Wednesday writes—"We have made a mistake in our railway extension expenditure in neglecting for so long a time our north coastal…

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Railway Commission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The inquiry into the alleged inharmonious relations between the Railway Commissioners was continued on Wednesday…

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Casino Railway Returns

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 March 1906 · page 9

The bookings for January and February show that during January 692 passengers were carried, the revenue derived therefrom being £237 19s 10d. For February there…

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Sporting. Bicycle Road Race

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 March 1906 · page 2

The Grafton Bicycle Club's 4-mile road race took place on Saturday afternoon along the Southgate Road, and resulted in a win for J…

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Mangled by a Train. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 March 1906 · page 3

Thomas Chalkley was mangled by a train at Melbourne yesterday and is not expected to recover…

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Crow Lands. the Coff's Harbor Timber Tramways and Saw Mill Stes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 March 1906 · page 4

At the Land Bord sitting at Coff's Harbor last week some important decisions were given respect to several special lease applications in connection,…

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Railway Nomenclature

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 1

The Railway Commissioners are as a rule rather conservative in regard to the nomenclature of railway stations on the various lines of the State. On…

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Coff's Harbor Tramway Leases

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 4

The Lands Court eat at Coff's a Harbor on Friday. The application of H. E. Day for special leases to enable him to erect sawmills and depots, also tramlines from the back country into Coff's…

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North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 4

Mr. Editor.—I regret to say that the response to my circular advertisement has not met with the result such a proposal should have done. The landlords, and in…

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A Railway Smash. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1906 · page 5

A pilot engine crashed into the rear of a goods train during a fog at Bundama (Queensland) early yesterday morning. Two waggons were derailed…

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North Coast Railway. Why Members Voted Against It

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1906 · page 8

It will be remembered that the "Daily Telegraph" recently published a long reply sent by Mr. W. W. Young, M.L.A., to Mr. Eugene F. Rudder in answer to…

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Local Interest. Road Work

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 2

SEVERAL tenders are called for roadwork in this issue. The following were the lowest tenders opened at the local office on Monday last:— Contract 77, road along the north…

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Railway League

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 8

At the meeting at Maclean on Monday night the Mayor presided, and there was an attendance of over a dozen townsmen. Correspondence was read from the…

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North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 4

The residents of the Manning have taken up the North Coast railway proposal with a food deal of enthusiasm. At a meeting at Wingham a committee was appointed to…

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North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 4

The people of Maclean are to be con[?]ed for their promptitude in dealing with the proposed Railway Fighting Fund. It is refreshing to find the residents…

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The Coff's Harbour Timber, Tramway, and Saw-mill Sites

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 10

At the Land Board sitting at Coff's Harbour, Henry Edgar Day applied for a lease for a tramline of about six or seven miles in length, in parishes Coff and Bonville,…

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