Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1887

27 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 2

John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report. Friday, 21St October, 1887

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 27 October 1887 · page 3

Fat Cattle.—There has been little or no alteration under this heading during the past week. Supplies still roll up from all parts, bulk being Queenslanders. Best beef…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Transcontinental Railway. Discovery Op a Large Stretch of Splendid Country

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 3 November 1887 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Thursday.—Mr. J. R. Browne, the engineer of the proposed transcontinental line between Eucla and Port Augusta, arrived in Adelaide to-day. It will be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report. Friday, 4Th November, 1887

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 10 November 1887 · page 3

Fat Cattle. —About the average supply came forward, for the week, and at close of Thursday’s sales market showed slight decline. The best average £7 2s 7s, or…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report. Friday, 10Th November, 1887

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 24 November 1887 · page 3

Fat Cattle.—1123 forward on Monday, and, although a large supply, values remain unaltered, best yard bullocks averaging £8 3s per head. The large supply of 1300…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report. Friday, 26Th November, 1887

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 1 December 1887 · page 3

Colves.—The supplies this week have been moderate, and for prime quality calves of all sizes there is a firm demand. At last week's quotations largest sizes are worth 50s.to 74s ;…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Dastardly Attempt to Wreck a Train

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 8 December 1887 · page 2

A cold-blooded attempt, says the Bulli correspondent of the S. M. Herald, was made on Wednesday night to waeck a ballast train belonging to Logan and Co., contractors. A…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report Friday, 2Th December, 1887

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 8 December 1887 · page 2

Fat Cattle—In face of 1832 yarded for week’s supply, market altered but little, and, in fact, matters seem very much at a standstill, best overage for week being £7 0s 5d,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →