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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1911

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Lord Dudley's Visit. a Citizens' Welcome. Governor-general on Railway Needs and Military Patriotism

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 2

"Punctuality is the politeness of Princes," says the adage, and as 11 o'clock "struck yesterday morning; Earl Dudley (mounted upon a…

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The Railway Strikers. Sacked by the Minister. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 3

The Minister for Works has replaced the strikers on the Moree Mungindi Railway job. Seen on the subject yesterday…

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The Railway's Claims

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 11 May 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Chief Railway Commissioner thinks the railways should be credited with the increased revenue derived from the sale of Crown…

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Railway Construction. A £25,000 LOSS

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 12 May 1911 · page 3

Mr. John Simpson, of Carson, Carey, and Simpson, testified that he had 27 years' experience of railway, construction. His firm three years…

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"A Fool-Proof Aeroplane."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 11

Imagine an aeroplano so safe and steady that the pilot of it could lash his rudder and take oil his goggles and sit back and go to sloop. An aeroplane safe against…

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"The Examiner" Established 1859. Grafton: Saturday, May 13, 1911. The North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 May 1911 · page 4

After waiting patiently for six months to hear something definite from the present Government regarding the South Grafton-Glenreagh…

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That Motor Car

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 2

At its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dorrigo Shire Council received a deputation to protest against the motion Passed at last meeting that…

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Aeroplane Race

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The 1200 mile race for aeroplanes, made and piloted by Germans, will start on June 11. The prizes aggregate £10,000. A half of the…

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The Tramway Riots

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 May 1911 · page 5

The rioters in Johannesburg attempted to stop the trams in Market Square. The police made baton charges, injuring several…

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Latest Wires Grafton-Glenreagh Railway to Be Started at Once. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 3

The Cabinet has decided to push on vigorously with the Construction of the North Coast Railway. It is intended to commence at once…

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The Examiner Established 1859. Grafton Thursday. May 18, 1911. North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 4

The long-looked-for and eagerly anticipated event has happened at last, and dwellers on the North Coast, especially in Grafton, will rejoice at the…

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North Coast Railway. South Grafton-Glenreagh Section. To Be Immediately Started

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 May 1911 · page 5

Telegrams received from the Member for the Clarence and by the special correspondent of the "Examiner" on Tuesday evening conveyed the pleasing…

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Man's Sudden Madness. Tragedy in a Road Camp

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

A roadman named Jack Barry, working in Brennan's Camp, 10 miles from Dorrigo, went mad. He set fire to the camp, then seized the…

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Coff's Harbour-Glenreagh Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

Mr. Surveyor Searle arrived yesterday by the Noorebar. He is here for the purpose of reporting on the facilities for storing logs, &c.,…

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North Coast Railway. the Latest

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 2

The Minister for Works a nnounced In Parliament on Tuesday last that as spoil as the survey work was completed a start would be…

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Railway and Water Works Letter From the Member

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. See) received the following letter this morning from Mr. J. McFarlane, M.L.A. :-- Dear Mr. See,-- As wired you last…

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Grafton-Glenreagh Railway Message From the Member

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon, Mr: J. A. Puddicombe (President of the Chamber of Commerce received from lowing reply to the congratulatory…

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Runaway Tram. a City Sensation. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

A tram car got out of control in Day Street, yesterday, owing to the brakes failing to act Gathering speed, it collided with a water cart,…

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A State Quarry. Cheapening Tramway Construction. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 5

Mr. A. H. Griffith (Minister for Works) has decided to establish a State blue metal quarry at Port Kembla…

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Gurranang and Lawrence Road Settlers' League

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 3

A meeting of residents of Gurranang and Lawrence road was held on the 13th inst. with a view to the formation of a body to attend to purely…

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