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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1888

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John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report. Sydney, 6Th January, 1888

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 12 January 1888 · page 3

Cattle.—1,102 yarded for week’s supply, and in consequence of few sales of late there was a very numerous attendance of buyers. Prices were firmer to about 10s per head…

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John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report. Sydney, 13Th January, 1888

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 19 January 1888 · page 3

Fat Cattle.—1048 yarded on Monday when prices exhibited, a slight tendency to ease off. Best lot of bullocks averaged £S 10s 2d, cows to £5 16s Sd. With over…

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John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Report. Sydney, 20Th January, 1888

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 26 January 1888 · page 3

Fat Cattle.—954 gentled on Monday, when market .manifested an easier tone, and values receded. Best lot of bullocks averaged £7 4s 6d per head; others, from £5 16s;…

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John Bridge’s Weekly Produce Peport, Sydney, 20Th January, 1888

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 9 February 1888 · page 3

Calves.—The market continues firm this week supplies being limited to large and medium sizes and prices for this class range from 30s to 63s, according to…

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Cedar Party Road to the Editor of the Chronicle

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 2

DEAR SIR.—enclose reply received through our members from the Department of Public Works in answer to our application for a special grant of £500, for the Cedar Party road…

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North Coast Railway League

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Monday 28 May 1888 · page 2

A large and influentially attended meeting of the Committee of the North Coast Railway League, was held on Wednesday afternoon last, in the…

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The Railway Policy

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Monday 11 June 1888 · page 2

In the Assembly on Thursday evening, the Premier gave a digest of, the proposed railway policy of the Government. In commencing he was received with cheers, but said he…

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Don't Run for the Train

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 July 1888 · page 2

The margin of reserve strength at call for emergencies is seldom a large one, and those persons are ill advised who make a great demand too suddenly. It matters little what…

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Road Through Gowrie Estate

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 July 1888 · page 2

THE following is Mr. District Surveyor Allworth's report upon the above:—District Surveyor Allworth to the Acting Surveyor General, reporting on value of land comprised by…

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Road Carney's to Beechwood. to the Editor of the Port Macquarie News

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1888 · page 2

Sir,-Referring to the report of the Progress Committee meeting that appeared in your issue of the 4th inst., and especially to that part of it where Mr. J. Glyde is reported to have said that "A…

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Department of Public Works, (Roads under Trustees), Sydney, August 17, 1888

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1888 · page 5

Gentlemen,-With reference to your personal enquiries I have the honor to inform you that the Secretary for Public Works has approved of a sum of £100 being granted for expenditure by the local…

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Department of Public Works. (Roads under Trustees), Syduey. August 17. 1888

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1888 · page 5

Gentlemen,-With reference to your letter of the 19th October last, I have the honor to inform you that the Secretary for the Public Works has approved of a sum of £100 being granted for expenditure by…

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Poetry. The Dying Tramp

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 August 1888 · page 7

"So, Bill, I'm a dyin', am I ? Well; maybe it's for the best ! I never knew a happy hour, Since I left my home so blest."…

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Department of Public Works (Roads under Trustees) Sydney, 20th August, 1888

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 5

Sir,--With reference to correspondence on the subject I now have to inform you that the Secretary for Public Works has approved of a sum of £150 being granted for…

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Official Correspondence. Department of Public Works (Roads under Trustees) Sydney, 20th August, 1888

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 5

Sir,--With reference to the petition presented by you I have now the honor to inform you that the Secretary for Public Works has approved of a sum of £150 being granted for…

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The Home. The Girl in the "Daisy" Train

Macleay Argus · Saturday 22 September 1888 · page 8

The girl who plays lawn tennis Has had her share of praise; The girl who swings in the hammock Is the topic of poets' lays;…

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Official Correspondence. Department of Public Works. Office of Commissioner and Engineer for Roads. Sydney 15th., Sept. 1888. G. MILLER

Macleay Argus · Saturday 22 September 1888 · page 5

Sir, I have to acknowledge receipt of Petition presented by you from residents and farmers of Christmas Creek, &c., on the subject noted…

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Department of Public Works, Roads under Trustees, Sydney, 13th July, 1888

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1888 · page 2

GENTLEMFN,—Referring to your letter of the 25th ultimo in reply to mine of the 16th on the subject of the road from Woolla to Taree and Wingham, I have now to enclose…

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The Woolla Roads Dispute

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1888 · page 2

In reference to the dispute between the Trustees of the Woolla roads and the Department Mr. Baker explains that there had never been any intention to cut the portion…

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The Woolla Woolla Roads Dispute. to the Editor of the Chronicle

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Thursday 25 October 1888 · page 2

SIR,—I notice in your issue of 13th inst. that Mr Baker explains to you that there had never been any intention to cut the portion of road in question off from…

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