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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

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Main Roads

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 2

Extract from the Commissioner's report:— In his interim report to the Government on the main roads…

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Grafton Chamber of Commerce. Grafton Glen-innes Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 July 1913 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at the Town, Hall on Monday night there were present : Messrs. D. J. Lobban…

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Current Events. Thursday's Train Service

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 24 July 1913 · page 4

It is contemplated to make an alteration in the running of the trains between Lismore and Grafton on Thursdays. The proposal is to leave Grafton at 6 a.m. in…

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CITY V. COUNTRY. Sydney to Pay for Its Bridge. City Press Wails

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 2

The city press and the vested interests of that bloated centre are very wrath with the State Government for suddenly dropping the…

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First Fatal Accident. on North Coast Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 4

The first fatal railway accident since the construction of the North Coast railway line occurred at Paterson on Monday night, when the…

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Victorian Railways. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 5

The Victorian Government has decided to increase railway wages by £70,000 a year as from July 1st last…

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City Fawkes Railway League

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1913 · page 2

NOW that the residents of Guy Fawkes have formed a Railway League, they evidently are intent on pushing the Minister of Works…

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The Railway Routs

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 July 1913 · page 2

THE survey of the Glenreagh-Dorrigo railway route is being proceeded with, as expeditiously as possible. Extra, gangs have been…

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Northern Railway Lines

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 July 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Public Works Committee have submitted to Parliament several reports on the proposed railways—…

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The Country and the North Shore Bridge

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1913 · page 2

Since the farmers and the country generally have made it apparent that they mean for their own sates to take a more active interest in…

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Grafton-glen Innes Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1913 · page 3

Mr. J. McFarlane, M.L.A., has been officially informed as follows : -- In reference to your letter of the 15th inst., forwarding a…

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A Wreck Sighted. Probably the Tramp. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1913 · page 3

A German steamer reported from Solitary Island having passed a wreck off the coast. The derelict is probably the abandoned schooner…

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The Motor March

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 July 1913 · page 2

A return has been compiled by the Traffic Department of the Metropolitan Police, showing the new registrat on of motor cars, motor cycles, and drivers in New…

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The Tramp Derelict

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 29 July 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The captain of the Tramp, derelict said that when he abandoned his vessel it was perfectly watertight, and would probably drift for…

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North Coast Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 3

The action the Government [?] taking towards placing a Bill before the House seeking authority to raiee £3,000,000 for…

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The Tramp Derelict. Identified by Wyandra. Sydney Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 3

The, captain of the steamer Wyandra has definitely identified the derelict sighted off Smoky Cape as the abandoned scow Tramp. The vessel…

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Glenreagh-dorrigo Railway

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 2

In compliance with a request contained to your letter of the 10th inst... I have the honour to forward herewith copy of a report by the…

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The Bridge Site

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 1 August 1913 · page 4

During the past week the report of the Public Works Committee has been presented to Parliament, favouring the building of the railway bridge at…

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The Main Roads Vote

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 1 August 1913 · page 2

Mr. R. E. Jones, of the local Government Department, has issued an interim report in connection with the main roads. He says he has…

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The Derelict Tramp

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 1 August 1913 · page 4

Tht derelict schooner Tramp, owned by Messrs. E. D. Pike & Co., which was dismasted and abandoned off the coast in a gale three weeks ago, and…

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