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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

635 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 32

The Road We Take

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 2

The remarks of "L.V.E." concerning "The Roads We Take" awaken a responsive chord in the bosom of the "K.B.", and, once again, he endeavours…

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Road Works on Lower River

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 2

MACLEAN.--The B.H.P. spraying unit is expected to arrive on the Lower Clarence in the first week in March to carry out work…

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Smashed Railway Ticket Window

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 5

The story of the smashing of the ticket window at the South Grafton railway station by a drunken mint was told…

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Refused To Train

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 2

LISMORE, Thurs.-- Because members, refused to train properly Ballina Lighthouse-Lismore Surf Club teams have been…

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Election Circus on Road

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 5

LONDON, Thurs. (A.A.P.).-- Britain's general election "circus" took the road yesterday. Rival Party Leaders Mr. Clement…

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No Day Train for North Coast

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 3

Some problems confronting to Deportment of Railways were explained by the Commissioner. Mr. Garside, when…

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New Approach to Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

On behalf of the Urban Committee, Mr. H. I. Lovett (secretary) discussed with the Commissioner for Railways…

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Bus Passengers From Railway

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 2

Because the town bus service does not meet trains and pick up passengers for Top Town, the Urban Committee…

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Motor Cycles "Too Noisy"

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 5

Imposing a fine of 30s with 7s costs at Coffs Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday, Mr. A. E. Capp SM, said that in his view motor…

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Junction Hill Aerodrome On Next Estimates

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 3

Funds for the construction of an aerodrome at Junction Hill will be submitted with the Federal estimates for 1950-51. The Minister, for Civil Aviation (Mr. T. W. White) may visit the area himself to look…

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Shire Roads Affected by Heavy Rains

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 6

Nymboida Shire Engineer (Mr. H. M. Cornwall). in his report to the council at yesterday's meeting in South…

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Railway Commissioner At Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 3

Taken at Grafton Railway Station, the above photograph shows the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Garside) explaining a difficulty to a deputation representing the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor of Grafton (Ald. W. R…

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20 Killed In Train Smash

Daily Examiner · Sunday 12 February 1950 · page 2

PARIS, Sun. (A.A.P.).--Twenty persons were killed and 38 seriously injured when two diesel trains crashed in Southern France…

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Five Injured When Car Crashes To Railway Line

Daily Examiner · Sunday 12 February 1950 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.--Railway officials raced against time today to stop a goods train at Lawson on the Blue Mountains…

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Groundsman To Be Appointed At South Aerodrome

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 3

The Department of Civil Aviation informed last night's meeting of South Grafton Council that it was proposed to…

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Easter Excursion Train

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

The Railway Department advises that an excursion train will leave Grafton for Coffs Harbour on Easter Monday at 7.15…

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To Board Train At South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 2

Personnel of the Grafton Company of the Byron Scottish Regiment attending the Brigade Camp at East Holdsworthy from…

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Wanton Damage To Motor Truck

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 5

Detective Constable C. Smith, of Coffs Harbour police, is making enquiries into damage caused to a motor truck at the Jetty…

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Clarence Bridge Traffic Laws

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 February 1950 · page 2

Motorists crossing the Clarence River bridge had the right of way over slower types of vehicles, including bicycles, said…

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Wants Conference On Cowper Bridge

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 5

Ulmarra Municipal Council will request a conference with Harwood Shire Council to discuss the construction of a bridge between Brushgrove and Cowper. THE Council will also request…

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