Electrical Tramways Cheaper Than Petrol Omnibuses
An interesting comparison of the relative cost of upkeep and power for petrol-driven omnibuses and electrically-propelled tramways respectively has been prepared for the…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1905
280 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 13 of 14
North Coast Railway. Meeting at Taree
A PUBLIC meeting of those interested in the proposed North Coast Railway was held in the Belmore Hall, Taree, on Wednesday night last. The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Stewart) was in the chair, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Correspondence. the North Coast Railway. To the Editor
SIR,--In the letter addressed you last week, I pointed out that the Grafton to Tweed Railway would never have been constructed but as a part of a scheme to connect the…
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We have been requested by the Secretary of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce to give publicity to the following circular letter:--…
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THAT the agitators for the construction of the North Coast Railway wore fully justified in seeking as wide an expression of public opinion as possible was shown by the size…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →North Coast Railway. Monster Demonstration at Taree
THE largest and most enthusiastic public meeting ever held in Taree took place in front of Stone's Hotel, at the junction of Victoria and Pultney-streets, on Saturday night last-- over 800 persons being…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Waggons for Farmers
The motor waggon system in agricultural districts in England Is extending. Two services of motor waggons have been established to meet the needs of…
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A monster open-air meeting has been held at Taree, and resolutions carried in favour of the North Coast railway. We think it a pity this line was ever…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The North Coast Railway
THE speakers at the Railway demonstration at Taree, on Saturday night last, doubtless made some good points, but was it not waste of breath to lay…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →North Coast Railway. Is It Better to Go on Throwing Money Into the Sea?
How has it come about that in all the North Coast railway controversy which has waxed eloquent in the daily press, especially during the past few weeks, not a single reference has been made to the old cry…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Two Miles a Minute. Terrible Speed of the Latest Motor-car
Two miles a minute is the latest ambition of the intrepid, danger-scorning, space-annihilating motorist. Had any one predicted but a year…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Meetinc at Telegraph Point
At a meeting of residents at Telegraph Point, called to consider the North Coast Railway question, held on Friday night, it was resolved "That…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Demonstration at Wingham
NOTWITHSTANDING the approaching storm, and the boisterous nature of the evening, a good crowd assembled before the balcony of Fotheriogbam's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →North Coast Railway. Mr. Lee Introduces the Bill. Sydney
MR. Lee, Minister for Works, moved to bring in a Bill to sanction the construction of the railway line from Maitland to South Grafton. He stated the one obstacle was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →North Coast Railway
Our Sydney correspondent wired on Tuesday morning that the motion to introduce the North Coast Railway Bill was passed in the Assembly after an all night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The North Coast Railway
It is rumoured that the Government intend to shelve the North Coast Railway Bill, fearing defeat if they persist in proceeding further with the measure…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Correspondence. Stallions on Public Roads. To the Editor
SIR,--Can you tell me if it is lawful for an owner to allow an ill-bred stallion to roam at its own sweet will on the public road to the danger of the and to the damage of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Bridge at Cameron's Falls. Wholesome News of Local Importance
Mr Robert Davidson, M.L A , wired us as follows from Parliament House on Thursday afternoon :— " Six thousand pounds (£6000) have been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road up Kundibakh Creek. Public Works Department, Sydney, 1st December, 1905
SIR,--With reference to the letter dated 16th October, presented by you, from Mr. J. A. Saxby, Hon. Secretary, Kundibakh Progress Association, asking for further…
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