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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1901

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A Bridge Across the Pacific. What Nature is Doing

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 7

While man is using his intelligence to out waterways between continents, as in the case of the Panama and Suez Canals, geologists say that nature is slowly but…

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The Gloucester Road. To the Editor of the Wingham "Chronicle." lOth Sept, 1901

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 6

Dear Sir,—In reference to the enclosed paragraph from the Wingham Chronicle, of the 7th Sept. I beg to advise you that you have been…

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Kitchener's Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 2

The unstoppable go-sheadedness of Lord Kitchener is paid a warm tribute by a writer in the Boston "National Magazine," and there can be no…

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The Railway Rates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 4

THE controversy now proceeding as to the rates charged for the carriage of wool by the Railway Commissioners, bristles with interesting points. In the first place, is the method…

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Fire at the Electrical Power House. The Electric Trams Stopped. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 4

SHORTLY before 9 o'clock last night the switchboard at the Power House caught fire. Immediately all the electric trams in the city were at a standstill…

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The Railway Deputation

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 8

The Minister for Works has fixed Thursday, October 17th, as the date on which he will receive the deputation relative to the North Coast…

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The Neglected North Coast. Want of Railway Communication

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 September 1901 · page 10

IN an open letter to the "responsible patriots of the North Coast," Mr. E. J. Brady writes as follows in the Grafton Grip:--…

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A Bridge Across the Pacific. What Nature is Doing

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 September 1901 · page 7

While mail it using his intelligence to cut waterways between continents, as in the case of the Panama and Suer Canals, geologists says that nature is slowly but…

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Kitchener's Railway

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 September 1901 · page 2

The unstoppable go-abeadedness of Lord Kitchener is paid a warm tribute by a writer in the Boston "National Magazine," and there can be no…

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Comboyne Road. Public Works Department, September 14, 1901

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 6

Sir,—I am directed by the Minister to inform you that he has approved of the current year's vote, for the road Laurieton to Comboyne being…

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Road from Aselea to Kelvin Grove. Public Works Department, Sydney, Sep. 16

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 6

Sir, In answer to your communication on behalf of little Dingo Creek Progress Committee (Thos. Joyce, hon. sec.), and also your reminder of even…

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Laurieton to Kew Road. Grant of £250. Public Works Department, Sydney, Sept, 14th, 1901

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 6

SIR,—I am directed by the Minister to inform you that he has approved of the current year's vote for the road Laurieton to Comboyne being supplemented to the…

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Railway Fatality. Sydney Friday'

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 6

A railway employee, named James Connolley was cut to pieces by a locomotive near Blaxland station yesterday…

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The World's Greatest Bridge

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 September 1901 · page 6

WHAT is destined to be the world's greatest bridge is now Course of erection. When complete it will span the East Elver from Delaney slip, Manhattan, to Brooklyn and the terminals will be 7,200ft…

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Macleay Railway League

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 September 1901 · page 4

A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday sight in the Council Chambers, the Mayor, Ald. Thompson, presiding. Owing to the Secretary having met with an accident…

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Opening of the Killawarra Bridge

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 6

A meeting of the Committee appointed to make arrangements in connection with the opening of the above bridge, was held in the Federal Hall,…

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Bobin and Upper Dingo Road. Sydney, Sept. 18, 1901

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 7

Sir,—I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of yours enclosing communication from Mr. John Wallace of Bobin, Manning River, asking for the…

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Road—Bobin Creek. Public Works Department, Sydney, Sept. 18th. 1901

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 6

SIR,—I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of yours, inclosing a communication from Mr. John Wallace, of Bobin, Manning River, asking for the opening up of the read…

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Macleay Railway League

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 September 1901 · page 7

A MEETING of the above League was held on Tuesday evening last at the Council Chambers. The Mayor occupied the chair and there was a fair attendance. In the…

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Road to Killawarra Bridge. Department Public Works, Sydney, Sept 27, 1901

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 7

Sir,—With reference to your letter of 26th ultimo, regarding an application made by the Hod. J. H. Young, on behalf of the Wingham Council,…

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