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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

1,624 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 82

SELF-HELP. Inculcation In Country. State Government's Policy. Guyra-dorrigo Railway Proposal Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 2

Mr. Oakes, the Chief Secretary, stated to-day that one of the most important points in the policy of the State Government, is the encouragement to self-help…

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State Politics. Tram Fares. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 2

It is stated that in September last the Railway Commissioners submitted a regulation embodying reduced tram fares. These were to have been…

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Coal for Railways Southern Owners Capitulate. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 3

Southern coal owners who had refused to supply coal to the railway owing to the conditions stipulated by the commissioners have now altered their attitude. It…

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Station and Bridge Destroyed. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

A force of Irregulars attacked a Castlemaine military post in county Kerry, burned the railway station and blew up the bridge. Four Irregulars and one…

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State Politics. Sydney Trams. to Balance Railway Losses. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

It is lated the trams are estimated to make a profit of £155,000 this year. A loss of £20,000 is anticipated on the railways…

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A Railway Fatality. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

Badly mutilated and with the head severed the body of a young woman was found on the railway line near South Yarra last night. The remains have not…

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Rebel Attack On Irish Railways. Engine Driver Shot Dead. Railway Station Burnt Down. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

The Dublin correspondent of "The Times" states that Republican activity in county Kerry is increasing, and attacks on railways are developing. Two…

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Reduction in Railway Fares Necessary. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. Weaver, M.L.A., said to-night that in his opinion every member of the party outside gave some recognition of the necessity for a reduction in railway fares, and…

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French Taking Over Railways. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

The French Ministry has announced that owing to the partial strike on the railways in the Ruhr five detachments of railway troops of 750 each have been…

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Alleged Theft of Motor Tyres. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 4

Detectives raided a motor garage at St[?] Kilda and seized motor wheels and tyres[?] and arrested William Bland Wilgate, James[?] Harvey, and William Hilliard on a charg[?]…

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German Magnates. Heavy Fines Imposed. Coal Still Going to Germany. France Taking Over Railways. Troops and Guns Moving Up. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

Reuter's Essen correspondent states that developments in the Ruhr depend on the result of the trial of officials at Mayence. The strike of the Thyssen and…

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Record Road Travelling

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

One can get a good idea of the splendid roads they have in America by the long distances covered by motor cars in a day. Mrs. Harry Newing,…

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Dealing with Road Hogs

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

A fellow was fined £5 in Sydney last week for driving a motor car at a reckless pace. From an American exchange we read of another way:…

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Fall From Bridge. Accident to Blind Man. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

A peculiar accident occurred at Rand- wick racecourse this afternoon. E. Blickhill, a blind man, residing at Parramatta, was pressed in amongst the crowd…

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Railways and Trams. a Separation Move Likely. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

Exception is taken to the statement that the railway losses of the State must be paid off before tram fares are reduced. It is likely that a move will be made to…

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The Railway

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

Our Coff's Harbor correspondent states that the stone crusher which was brought from Macksville to Coff's Harbor some weeks ago with the…

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East-West Railway Track. "Just Over the Edge"

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

The country between Kalgoorlie and Port Augusta may be divided into sections—Mulgzi, sand and spinifex, with giant outcrops of granite…

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Dorrigo-guyra Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

The North Dorrigo Chamber of Commerce recently asked that evidence should be heard, when the Public Works Committee visits…

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Exciting Scenes. a Tram Car Burned. Troops to Fire on the Crowds. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

According to messages receded by Reuter from Mayence, via Paris and Berlin, describing the disorders existing in Mayence at the conclusion of the trial…

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City Tram Accidents. Three Passengers Injured. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

Three persons were slightly injured when two trams collided in City road. Darlington, this afternoon and several others were badly shaken…

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