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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

1,397 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 70

Guyra-dorrigo Railway

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

It Tuesday evening's meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr, Hester (Secretary) said that he had received a telegram from Coff's Harbour…

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P.p. Board and Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

At last meeting of Grafton P.P. Board a letter was received asking support for the proposed railway from Glen Innes to Grafton. The Board…

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Deep Sea Port Destiny Of Clarence Agitation for Railway

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 6

Mr. C. M. Pollack delivered a very fine address at the public meeting held in the Ulmarra Council Chambers, on Wednesday night, in connection with…

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New Motor Touring Map

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

A new two-color map for week-end motor tourists has been produced by the N.R.M.A. touring department. The map, which covers the country as far…

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4502 Motorists in Trouble

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 4

The report of the N.R.M.A. patrol department for last month reveals that emergency aid was given to 4502 motorists in the metropolitan area, a…

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Coast to Tablelands Better Communication Movement Proposed First-class Railway Tablelands Point Of View Big Rally at Grafton Address By Sir Earle Page

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 7

Indications were not wanting at the rally in Prince street, Grafton, last night, of the growing enthusiasm of residents in the Clarence district…

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Bridge Wanted Over Richmond River Request to Government. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 6

The Northern Rivers Association of Municipalities and Shires at a meeting at Ballina yesterday reaffirmed its previous decisions to urge the Government…

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Railway Blocked Queensland Floods Mt. Isa Short of Provisions. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 5

Floods on the Far North Coast receded yesterday, but the northern railway line is still blocked. In the west more rain fell, and Mt. Isa is…

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Railway Ganger Run Down by Brisbane Express. Kendall

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 6

Henry Ormonde Green, railway ganger, was run over and killed by the Brisbane express near the Johns River station early this morning…

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Motor Stands Wrecked by Cyclone

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 4

Damage somewhat more extensive than was at first believed was done to trade sections on the Warwick showgrounds by the cyclonic blow that…

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Armidale Road To Be Reclassified Status of Trunk Road

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 8

In view of the discussion which took place at the last meeting of the Nymboida Shire Council with regard to the Armidale road and the suggested…

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Grafton-inverell Railway Meeting At Lawrence Support for the Movement

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

A public meeting was held at Lawrence last night in connection with the proposal for construction of a railway from Inverell to Grafton, under the…

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Railways Wartime Plans Value Of New Lines Lateral Railway Links

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 7

The Railway Commissioners of Australia have prepared detailed plans and time-tables for the concentration of troops at any of several places that…

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Fire in Tram. Thrill for Passengers

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 3

Tram passengers from Adamstown mostly bound for the Sports Ground to attend the Eucharistic Congress session, were thrown into a state of excitement…

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Guyra-dorrigo Railway Meeting At Karangi Coff's Harbor Rally

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 7

On Thursday afternoon, Mr. M. Cox, secretary of the Coff's Harbor Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by Mr. Dacey, also of that body,…

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For Trial Motor Car Driver Charge Of Manslaughter Death of Motor Cyclist Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 5

Remarkable incidents which preceded a fatal accident at Mascot were related in the City Coroner's Court to-day, during the inquiry…

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TENNIS Night Teams' Competition Railway Defeat McKENZIE'S

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 1

Railway 41 games, defeated McKenzie's 37 games, in the night teams' competition of the Grafton City Tennis Club last night. Results (Railway…

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INVERELL--GRAFTON Railway Rally Presentation of Petition to Deputy Premier Next Saturday's Function at Glen Innes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 4

Glen Innes will be the Mecca of public-spirited citizens from the North Coast and North-Western districts next Saturday, when the…

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Railway Rally Bus Will Travel to Glen Innes

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 4

As several business men of Grafton and South Grafton have indicated their willingness to consider requests from employees desirous of attending…

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Woman Killed Struck By Motor Truck While Riding in Car. Lismore

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 5

Mrs. Kathleen Wilhemena Gill, 43, wife of Mr. G. M. Gill, of Newrybar, received fatal injuries when struck by a motor truck while sitting in a car…

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