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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1897

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A Tramp's Experiences

Macleay Argus · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 2

When I reached the workhouse, my ticket was taken from me, and I was directed into the bath-room, where I found a tramp drying himself. While undressing I looked…

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North Coast Railway

Macleay Argus · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 9

In view of the fact that the section of the North Coast railway, from the Hunter to the Manning, is to be submitted to the Public Works…

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North Coast Railway. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Saturday 20 November 1897 · page 9

The Railway Commissioners visited Wingham yesterday in connection with the North Coast railway. They were met by a large deputation of…

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The Kempsey Bridge

Macleay Argus · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 9

The tenders for the Kempsey bridge still seem to be troubling the Opposition. Mr. Nelson this week asked several questions regarding the acceptance of…

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North Coast Railway. Visit of the Commissioners to the Manning

Macleay Argus · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 6

MESSRS. Chas. Oliver, W. M. Fehon, and David Kirkcaldie-- accompanied by Mr. Harper, Traffic Manager-- arrived at Taree overland on Wednesday evening last about…

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Railway Accident

Macleay Argus · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 9

Ten persons have been killed in a railway collision at Tournay, Belguim…

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The Kempsey Bridge. Driving the First Pile

Macleay Argus · Saturday 4 December 1897 · page 10

FOR several weeks past preliminary operations in connection with the Kempsey Bridge have been in progress, but on Thursday the first step…

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The Up River Road

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 December 1897 · page 9

We have been informed that the heavy fall of rain experienced about George's Creek on the 27th November has completely cut up the work done…

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North Coast Railway. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 December 1897 · page 12

It was agreed by 50 votes to 16 to submit the first section of the North Coast railway, from Maitland to Taree, to the Public Works Committee. Mr…

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The Kempsey Bridge. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 December 1897 · page 7

SIR,--Your correspondent " Casual " appears to be puzzled as to who deserves most credit for the successful agitation in connection with the Kempsey Bridge. There…

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Fatal Railway Accident

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 December 1897 · page 9

SHORTLY before 11.30 on Monday night Thomas Patrick Kierney and John Murray, laborers, were struck by the 11.5 train from Hurstville to…

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