The Roads Department. Piece Work v. Maintenance Men
Writing with reference to the recent changes in the working of the Roads' Department whereby the system of piece work is substituted to a certain extent for…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1893
35 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 2
Opening of a New Railway Line. Sydney
The new railway line from Cootamundra to Temora was opened by Sir Robert Duff, the Governor, to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Road Washaway at Rainbow Reach. To the Editor
SIR,--River bank roads in bends invariably are a source of annoyance. Freshlets, floods, tidal waves, and swamp water ooze out, causing erosion and indents, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →News by Wire. Railway Accident in America. London
Twelve persons have perished in a railway collision at Kingsbury, in the State of Indiana. The wrecked trains took fire, and some of the wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Crescent Head Road. To the Editor
SIR,--Now that the summer months are coming on the want of a good road to Crescent Head, the only seaside resort within easy access of Kempsey, is again being felt…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fatal Train Accident. Sydney
John Bennett, a local preacher, while getting into a train at Petersham on Sunday slipped and fell under the carriages which rolled over him. He…
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Eighteen persons have been killed and 60 wounded by a railway collision at Jackson, Michigan, U.S.A…
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THE Minister for Works has obtained from the Crown Solictor an opinion to the effect that it is illegal for the Government to expend money on any but main roads, and that…
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THE following letter signed "Robert Campbell" is published in the S. M. Herald.--From the reports of recent political speeches it is evident that the construction of more…
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THE following letter signed "Robert Campbell" is pu[?] in the S. M. Herald:—From the reports of recent political speeches it is evident that the construction of more…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →MR. F. CLARKE, M.L.A. and Crescent Head Road. To the Editor
SIR,--In your issue of the 25th inst., under the heading of "Out and About," by "Demos," reference is made to the Crescent Head Road, and what practically amounts…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →North Coast Railway, or Centralise the Macleay. To the Editor
SIR,--How long, and yet how long shall the North Coast be neglected? Is it not said, "God helps those who help themselves?" Do not the Macleay people…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Narrabri to Moree Railway. Sydney
The members of the sectional committee left Sydney last night to take evidence with respect to the Narrabri to Moree Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Road to Crescent Head via Church Hill. To the Editor
SIR,--On my last visit to Kempsey I was several times accosted by leading townsmen with the gushing ebullition "Old boy, have you seen our road to the beach ?" I replied…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Opening of the Forbes Railway Sydney
Sir Robert Duff, Governor, formally opened the Forbes railway yesterday. Large crowds were present and there was much enthusiasm…
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