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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1908

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The Kallatina Sunk. Near the Railway Wharf

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 4

Considerable excitement was caused in Grafton yesterday when it became known that the well-known steamer Kallatina had sunk in the river near the Railway wharf…

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The Brennan Mono-railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 11

LONDON, Wednesday.—Colonel Secly, Secretary of State for the Colonics, soeaking in the House of Commons, said that Vrenman's gyroscope mono-railway was a most…

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Accident to the Kallatina. Sunk Near Railway Wharf

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 2

On Friday morning, shortly after 10 a.m., the S.S. Kallatina, when approaching the Railway Wharf, close to Fraser and Co's. sawmills, struck…

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Cycling and Motoring

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 November 1908 · page 5

The Royal Automobile Club of England of which King Edward is patron, is to have a regular palace erected for the benefit of its 3750 motoring…

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Railway Bridge over the Clarence

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 4

The delegates appointed by the Grafton and South Grafton Municipal Councils and Grafton Chamber of Commerce (and S.G. Progress Association) met on Saturday…

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An Egyptian Bridge

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 7

Since the days of the Pharaohs Egypt has been the scene of some remarkable feats of engineering, the latest being the construction of a bridge from Cairo to the Island…

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Brooklana Village Road

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 2

Mr. Editor.—Under the above heading a letter appears in your issue of 7th Nov. If it were not for the inaccurate statement contulned therein I would consider it…

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"The Examiner" Established 1859. Grafton: Tuesday, November 17. the Railway Bridge

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 4

The most important question now engaging attention locally is the site of the Railway bridge to connect the two sections of the North Coast Railway on either side…

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Our Tramway System

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 November 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Minister for Works, considees we have, one of the best tramway systems in the world. If it could be further improved he was going to do it…

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Road Improvements

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

The travelling public will be no doubt pleased to hear that the Sellingen Shire Council is at last engaged metalling the road from…

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North Coast Railway

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 6

Favored with fine weather of late, says an exchange, the contraction of the North Coast Railway have made excellent headway with the work,…

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North Coast Railway

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The survey of the portion of the North Coast Railway between Taree and Gloucester has been completed. Survey…

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Latest Telegrams the Tramway Board. Sydney

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 5

The Tramway Board has delivered judgment in the recent dispute. The Board said it had no jurisdiction to deal with the present system of is…

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Railway Meeting at Dorrigo. Chief Commissioner Present

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

Mr. Johnson, Chief Railway Commissioner, accompanied by Mr. Harper, Trallie Manager, arrived at Dorrigo on Wednesday afternoon from…

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Borrigo Railway. Visit of Railway Commissioners

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 4

The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Johnson) and his colleague (Mr. Harper) visited Dorrigo, Coff's Harbor and Coramba on Tuesday…

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Grafton "Examiner's" Troubles. the Dorrigo Railway. Effort to Block the Link

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

The Grafton "Examiner" is still frantically endeavoring to block the construction of a light railway line to the Dorrigo. The fault…

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Dorrigo's Railway Danger

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 20 November 1908 · page 2

A good deal of stir has taken place of late regarding the proposed Dorrigo railway, and only this week the Chief Railway…

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Oyster Channel Bridge. the Official Opening

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 2

The new bridge across the Oyster Channel, on the Yamba road, was officially opened by Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., on Wednesday last. There was a large attendance of…

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"The Examiner" Established 1859. Grafton: Saturday, November 21. the Bridge Site

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 4

It would appear as if there is a danger of public feeling becoming divided in regard to the selection of a bridge site, in view of the peculiar conditions existing,…

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Railway Commissioner's Tour. Mr. Johnson at Coff's Harbour

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 10

Mr. Johnson, Chief Railway Commissioner, accompanied by Inspector Harper, arrived at Coff's Harbour from Dorrigo on Wednesday, and received a deputation in M'Lean's…

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