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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

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Speed on English Railways

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 3 October 1903 · page 2

There is every indication that the racing in the railway world will be taken up again shortly, and the distance between the Metropolis and the Scottish capital…

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Our Railway System

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 10 October 1903 · page 4

It is an admitted fact that the reason why New South Wales does not develop its resources quicker is due to the existing conditions under which…

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Motor Carriage

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 17 October 1903 · page 8

There are indications that, the motor car will soon supplant, to a large extent the present day carriers' turnout, and will perhaps delay the projected…

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North Coast Railway Figures

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 24 October 1903 · page 3

The questions put to those who were examined by the Public Works Committee, indicate that members of the Committee favour the Betterment…

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Road up Batar's Creek--Kendall. Public Works Department, Sydney. 20th Oct 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 October 1903 · page 4

SIR,--In reply to your letter of 8th August last, re toe road up Batar's Creek, Kendall, I have the honor to inform you that the Minister has approved of the Lands Department being moved to establish a…

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Railway Revenue

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 29 October 1903 · page 4

The State railway revenue for September increased by £31,130, and expenditure by, £13,560…

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North Coast Railway

Macleay Argus · Saturday 31 October 1903 · page 8

GIVING evidence last week before the P. W. C., Mr. W. S. Targett said that the proposed railway would, in his opinion, open up a large extent of rich country…

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Motto Road. Public Works Department, Sydney, 29th Oct., 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 4 November 1903 · page 4

SIR,--Referring to your letter of 17th May last, asking for improvement of the road to Motto, I have the honor to inform you the Minister has approved of additional formation on this road, and…

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Sketcher. Roads to Titles

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 7

NOW if you want a baronetcy, or even a knighthood, you will have one of the best chances by becoming a grocer; but if you…

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Cost of Central Railway Station

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 November 1903 · page 3

MR. O'Sullivan, in the Legislative Assembly recently, gave the figures regarding the cost of the new Railway Station, which are: Total expenditure from Iran vote, £415,256. Of this the payment for…

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The North Coast Railway. Opposed by the Railway Commissioners. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 20 November 1903 · page 5

MR. Oliver, in giving evidence before the Public Works Committee, said that the Railway Commissioners were unable to recommend the proposed North Coast line…

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The North Coast Railway

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 November 1903 · page 3

MR. OLIVER, in giving evidence before the Public Works Committee, said that the Rail way Commissioners were unable to, recommend the proposed North Coast line from…

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North Coast Railway. The Chief Railway Commissioner's Evidence

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 November 1903 · page 7

THE inquiry into the proposed line of railway from Maitland to South Grafton was continued last week by the Public Works Committee. The Chief commissioner for…

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Starving the Roads

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday last Mr. Affleck asked Mr. O'Sullivan a most irritating question. "Is it a fact," he inquired "that instructions have been…

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Starving the Road Vote

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 9

REPRESENTATIVES of the ' Municipal Association on Wednesday saw Mr. Davis (Under Secretary for Works) in the absence of the Minister. The…

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Road from Bobin Creek. Public Works Department. Sydney, 13th Nov., 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

SIR,--With reference to the petition presented by you, signed by Messrs. John Wallace, Alfred Moore, J. P. Green, and other residents of Bobin, asking for a grant to repair the worst portions of the road from…

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Laurieton to Comboyne Road. Public Works Department, Sydney, 13th Nov., 1903

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

SIR--With reference to the communication presented by you from the Lorne Progress Committee (Mr. Thomas Toms, Hon. Secretary), urging repair of road at the cutting known as Donkie's--road,…

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The North Coast Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 4

It is impossible to read the evidence of Mr. OLIVER the Chief Commissioner of Railways, with respect to the North Coast railway project, without realising that the present system…

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North Coast Railway

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 8

Giving evidence before the Public Works Committee, Mr. Deane, Engineer- in- Chief, said that whether it would be cheaper to commence the…

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North Coast Railway. Mr. Oliver's Evidence

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 November 1903 · page 13

MR. Oliver, Chief Commissioner for Railways, was examined before the Public Works Committee on Tuesday. Members of the Committee present were Messrs…

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