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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1911

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Richmond Railway Disaster a Successful Appeal. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 3

The appeal of Signalman McDonald against the finding of the Board of Inquiry into the Richmond (Vic.) railway disaster, who recommended that…

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North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—It is stated that the contractors are struggling against the exasperating delays in the completion of the first section of the…

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Government Motor Tour

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Nielsen (Minister for Lands) will start in a few days on one of the most extensive motor tours ever undertaken in…

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North "Coast and Dorrigo Railways

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 3

Messrs. Briner and Morton, M's.L.A., recently had a lung interview with the Minister for Public Works, in which they strongly urged the…

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North Coast Railway

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 3

It will be remembered that when the proposal to build the North Coast railway was introduced into Parliament, it was most vigorously opposed…

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Glenreagh-Dorrigo Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. Briner, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the UnderSecretary for Public Works: "I have the honor to state for…

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North Coast and Dorrigo Railways

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 2

Messrs. Geo. Briner and Morton, M[?]sL.A., recently had a long interview with the Minister for public works, in which they strongly urged…

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French Railway Disaster. Another Collision. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 5

Another railway smash has occurred in France, two workmen's trains coming into collision at Bethune. Two persons were killed and 20 injured…

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Richmond Railway Disaster a Cost of £130,000. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 5

THE Victorian Railway Department hopes that the total cost of the Richmond railway disaster will not exceed £130,000…

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"The Examiner" Established 1859. Grafton: Saturday, Feb. 18, 1911. Mail Train Service

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 4

Early in January of this year the N.S. Wales Railway Commissioners put out a proposal to alter the time of leaving Sydney of the Northern…

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North Coast & Dorrigo Railways

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1911 · page 1

MESSRS. BRINER AND MORTON, M's.L.A., recently had a long interview with the Minister for Public Works, in which they strongly urged…

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Killed by a Tram. an Oxford Street Fatality, Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 3

John Woolner (41;), residing at Liverpool, was knocked down by a tram in Oxford Street on Saturday night and killed…

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Bridge-or-T[?]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 7

Communication by bridge or tunnel with North Sydney is gradually forcing its way into the fighting line. The Harbour Trust declares that it…

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Motoring, Under Difficulties

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1911 · page 8

The twelve passenger motor car of Mr. J. Beaton's had a severe test last week in negotiating the trip to Coramba show Several passengers had to undertake the…

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Upper Clarence Roads

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 8

Mr. Editor.—Would you kindly allow me space in your valuable columns to say a few words concerning the road at Apple Tree Flat, from…

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Railways in War

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1911 · page 7

The first meeting of the Commonwealth War Railway Council was held at Victoria Barracks. Sen. Pearce (Minister for Defence), in opening proceedings, said:…

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Dorrigo Roads

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

A correspondent to the "S. M. Herald" writes:— "The last few weeks on the Dorrigo have aptly demonstrated the disabilities which…

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"John Bridge" at the City Yards

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 4

Pig and calf breeders will be interested to learn that the firm of John Bridge and Company, Limited, of Circular Quay, Sydney, have extended…

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North Coast Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 6

It will remembered that when the proposal to build the North Coast railing was introduced into Parliament, it was most vigorously opposed…

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Will the North Coast Railway be Completed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 7

Discussing the above question, the Port Macquarie "News" says :--Mr. Morton says he has it in writing that "the question, of starting…

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