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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

1,390 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 70

Relief Money for Roads

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 2

Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner):—Dear Mr. Vincent,—With…

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Bucca Creek Road

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 1

At the shire council meeting on Wednesday a letter was received from Central and Upper Bucca Progress Association protesting against…

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Park Beach Roads Closing of Ocean Parade

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 2

A proposal to close what is known as Ocean Parade, from Macauley's Headland to Pank Beach, along the seafront, was before the shire council…

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Heavy Vehicles Destruction of Roads Shire Councils Powerless

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 7

At the Kyogle Shire meeting, Councillor Johnston referred to Mr. Bruxner's remarks at the opening of the show at Ur-benville, when he stated that if shire…

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Railway Commissioners Pay a Visit to Dorrigo Several Wants Urged

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 2

The representatives of primary producers and commercial interests put up a strong plea to the Railway Commissioner (Mr. T. J. Hartigan)…

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Railway Commissioner At Grafton And South Grafton Proposed Prince St, Station Coff's Harbor Excursions

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 1

Both at Grafton and South Grafton yesterday the Chief Railway Commis[?]oner (Mr. T. J. Hartigan), whi[?] passing through from the north on the…

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Telegrams Another Bridge Victim. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 4

The Harbor Bridge claimed another victim this morning when a man whose identity had not been established went over the railings into the water. When picked…

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Injured by Motor Car Awards for Damages. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 5

Before Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury, in the Causes Court to-day, Florence Courtenay claimed £2000 damages from Lionel Marsden, for injuries received…

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Railway Institute, South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 4

The annual meeting of the South Grafton branch of the Railway Institute will be held at the School of Arts Hall. South Grafton, on Tuesday next, at 7.30 p.m…

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Dorrigo Chamber of Commerce Railway and Forestry Matters

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 8

At this week's meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. J. H. Davis reported that the Railway Commissioner (Mr.. Hartigan) during his visit on Monday,…

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Aerodrome Mishap Moth Monoplane at Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 March 1933 · page 4

A Hawk Moth monoplane, piloted by Ron Adair, of Brisbane, met with a mishap at the Coff's Harbor aerodrome, on Saturday. The machine landed for the…

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New Roads Boambee to Sawtell

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 3

Mr. P. Funda, shire engineer, reported at last meeting of Bellingen Shire Council that the new road from Boambee to Sawtell will be completed…

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Road to Coursing Ground Repair Postponed for Consideration

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 1

At the meeting of the Grafton City Council at the Town Hall last night a letter was received from the Clarence River Coursing Club asking the council to…

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Bitumen Road Over Dorrigo Mountain Seeking Tourist Traffic. Dorrigo

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 5

Yesterday afternoon the " Back to the Bellinger" officials and about 50 residents of Bellingen were met on the mountain top by Dorrigo residents and the…

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Railway Institute

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Railway Institute, South Grafton, will be held tonight at 7.30 and will be followed by a concert. The director of the institute,…

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Cheaper Meals at Railway Refreshment Rooms. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1933 · page 5

Commencing on April 1 table d[?] meals in country railway station refreshment rooms, for which a charge of 26 is now made, will be reduced to 2…

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Heap of Stones Placed On Railway Line Near Grafton Police Arrest Four Men Alleged Attempt to Wreck Train

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 4

What is alleged to have been an attempt to wreck a goods train was reported to Grafton police late yesterday afternoon. Police rushed to the…

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SOMERSAULTED Car On Woolgoolga Road Dangerous Spot Seven Persons Pinned Down

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 4

While a car was negotiating a dangerous turn on the range, 24 miles from Grafton, on the Woolgoolga road, yesterday morning, it skidded…

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Motor Fishing Boat Alleged Malicious Damage Case From Coff's Harbor Accused Discharged

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 6

Pleading not guilty, Erie Wilson, 47, appeared before his Honor Judge Crancy at the Grafton Quarter Sessions yesterday on a charge of having, at Coff's Harbor…

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Tram Fatality. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 3

Falling from a tram at Paddington last, night, Victor Waite, 16, of Woollahra, was struck by another tram, and fatally injured…

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