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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1907

603 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 31

Motor Boat

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 2

On Sunday a fine class of motor boat was landed at the Jetty by the Coloon, which will be used in the fishing trade of the Harbor. She…

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N. C. Railway Survey

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 3

During the wait of the Hon. W. T. Dick, M.L.A., to Wingham, he said that he was surprised to hear so many people express the…

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Tableland to Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 4

A meeting was held at Armidale on Friday evening to meet Mr. T. Bryant, of Dorrigo, who, as representing that district and Coff's Harbour, was desirous to…

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The Dorrigo. the Need of a Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1907 · page 2

In a recent issue we re-published an article from the "Sunday Times" concerning the vast resources of the Dorrigo and the…

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The Dorrigo Railway

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 8 March 1907 · page 4

MR. EUGENE F. RUDDER writes to the "Sunday Times":—I was the first to take up the question of the railway to the Dorrigo, and what I have been writing and…

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More Railways

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 3

In the opinion of the Federal Treasurer, a vigorous railway construction policy should be undertaken in Australia. Sir John Forrest has (report our Melbourne…

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"THE C. AND R. EXAMINER." Established 1839. Grafton: March 9th, 1907. North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 4

At the Grafton Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night. Mr. John M'Farlane, M.P., outlined the proposals for a deputation to the Premier and Minister for Works…

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Collision in the Road

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 2

On Thursday evening last a, collision occured of the road between Raleigh butter factory and the ferry. Mrs. Campbell, of…

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The Dorrigo Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 2

Mr. Eugene F. Rudder, ever an enthusiast in matters pertaining to the advancement of the North Coast, has, been advocating the…

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Tableland to Coast Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 2

A meeting was held at Armidale on Friday evening to meet Mr. T. Bryant, of Dorrigo, who, as a representing that district and Coff's…

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North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 8

Speaking at Coraki last week, Hon. C. A. Lee, Minister for Works, said; Iron and steel would be manufacured there and sold to the State at a less price than it…

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Farm Motors

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 2

This is something like a farm motor! At the last Royal Show, held at Derby (Eng), a certain machinery firm exhibited an agricultural moton made in Bedford, and…

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Transcontinental Railways. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1907 · page 5

Speaking at Perth (W.A.), Mr. Deakin, who is on his way to England, advocated the building of the transcontinental railways…

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Road Maintenance

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 3

Ratepayers are saying they hope that the local Shire Council will not lose any time in giving attention to the district roads, which in some…

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Collision on the Road

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 4

On Thursday evening last a collision occured on the road between Ralaigh butter factory and the ferry. Mrs. Campbell, of Bellingen, was driving (accompanied by…

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A Railway Magnate. Who Deals in Billions

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 5

Mr. Harriman, the American financier, who with some friends made several millions of pounds by a coup on the New York Exchange the other day,…

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The Dorrigo. Urgency for Early Access. Dorrigo-coff's Harbor Railway

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 3

In view of the urgent desire expressed on all hands to see a thriving population settled on tho highly productive lands of New South Wales, the…

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Railway Meeting at Armidale

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 4

The " Armidale Chronicle" says:—" A meeting was hold at Armidale on Friday evening to meet Mr. T. bryant, of Dorrigo, who, as representative that district and coff's…

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North Coast Railways

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 4

The Minister for Works (Mr. Leo), when speaking at Coraki some days ago outlined the policy of the Government in regard to the North Coast railways He assured his…

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Latest Telegrams. North Coast Railways. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1907 · page 3

The Minister for Works (Mr. C. A. Les), in the course of an interview today, said that when he considered the enormous traffic going from Sydney to…

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