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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

771 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 39

Maintenance Man or Laborer. Woolgoog'a Road in Danger

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of Orara Shire Council, President J. T. Mulquiney (delegate to the recent Shires' Conference) submitted a most…

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Railway Matters

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

The following is an extract from the "Don Dorrigo Gazette," "The way in which Minister Griffith is parrying the Dorrigo…

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Serious Motoring Accident. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 2

The Rev. [?] Watson, whilst riding a motor bicycle, collided with a motor car in rounding a sharp bend near Uraigurra, on the…

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A Motor Smash

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 3

Our Bellingen correspondent wired last night :--A motor accident occurred near Kempsey on Sunday last. When about two miles from…

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Railway Strikers Fined. Judge Heydon's Indictment. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 3

In the Industrial Court to-day, Judge Heydon delivered his reserved judgment in the prosecution against the Darling Harbour strikers. He…

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Grafton Railway. the Station Site

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday—Giving evidence before the Public Works Committee yes-terday respecting the bridge, site at Grafton. Mr. Thos. Kennedy,…

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Motor Accident

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon, about halfpast three, Mr. J. Le Petit, in his powerful 33 cwt. motor car, four passengers aboard, going upriver…

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Railway Votes

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.— The State Treasurer Mr. Cann, says there has been no reduction, in the votes for the duplication of railway lines. The Commissioner had…

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Miscellaneous New Motor Record. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 May 1913 · page 3

A. V. Turner yesterday broke the Melbourne to Sydney motor cycle record by 45 minutes. The previous best was 19 hours 47 minutes. The…

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Dorrigo Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 May 1913 · page 2

The Director General of Public Works writes, on May 6, to Mr. J. McFarlane, M.L.A. :--"Sir.--With reference to your letter…

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Railway Votes

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 3

The State Treasurer, Mr. Cann, says there has been no reduction in the votes for duplication of railway lines, as has been stated. Relating the facts as to the…

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North Coast Railway. Money to Be Ready by July

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—A deputation from the Macksville Advancement Society waited on the Hon. F. Flowers, M.L.C., the Chief Secretary, and urged that…

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Motor Record

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 8

Mr. A. V. Turner broke the Melbourne to Sydney motor record by 45 minutes. The previous best was 19 hours 47 minutes. The roads in many parts were in a shocking condition…

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Current Events. North Coast Railway

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 4

At Bowraville, replying to a deputation to expedite the construction of the North Coast railway. Hon. Fred. Flowers let a sidelight into the cause of the delay. He…

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"A Wide Road." To the University Doors

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 3

The Minister for Public Instruction, Mr. Carmichael, at a school function at Orange said that under the regulations it was possible for a bright pupil from even…

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Taming a Back-biter. the Way Fleas Are Taught to Drive Motor-cabs

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 2

Most people are aware from experience that fleas are able to perform, but when I tell my friends that the training of a common or…

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North Coast Railway

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 4

Replying to a deputation from the Macksville Advance Association, urging the completion of the North Coast Railway, Mr. Flowers, M.L.C.,…

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A Railway Smash. Two Men Killed. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 5

Two trainmen were killed when an engine, drawing a freight train, on the Santa Fe Railroad, left the rails at Los Nietos. The victims were…

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Dorrigo Railway

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 2

THE Director-General of Public Works writes, on May 6, to Mr. J. McFarlane, M.L.A.: — "Sir, — With reference to your letter of the 29th…

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General Rains. Floods and Washaways. Railway and Telegraphic Service Disorganised. (Special Telegram.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—Rain is general practically all over the State. There are heavy floods on the Hunter and Hawkesbury Rivers…

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