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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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North Coast Railway. Visit of Parliamentary Opponents

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 8

THE Macleay Railway League held a meeting at Burnett's Victoria Hotel on Monday evening last for the purpose of taking some steps to raise money for the purpose of…

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Grafton North Coast Land Settlement and Railway League. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 11

DEAR SIR, -- At a Conference of Delegates from the North Coast districts, including representatives from Newcastle, Maitland, and Dungog, held at Grafton on the 12th and…

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North Coast Railway League

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 April 1906 · page 6

A MEETING was held at the Town Hall Grafton last week for the purpose of purchasing the movement to trying opposition members along the coast. Mr. A. Thompson…

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Telegraphic. Sydney, Tuesday. the Railway Commissioners

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 April 1906 · page 4

It is thought in city and in political circles that the retirement of the chief rail way commissioner is inevitable. Opinion is also expressed that the continuance in office…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 April 1906 · page 2

Now that the Australian racing season it nearing its termination, it is interesting to note the principal winners for the season 1905-6 R. Arnst, through his "Sydney Thousand" win,…

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Motor Bus for Kempsey

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 April 1906 · page 4

Mr. Josbua Walker, who for years past has been carrying on a bus trade in this district, has decided to be up-to-date in his business and leaves—we are informed—for…

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North Coast Railway Matters

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 April 1906 · page 4

THE movement for the purpose of raising foods to bring Opposition members along the coast is being pushed forward in the various electorates. A meeting was held at…

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Railway Commissioners' Differences

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 April 1906 · page 7

THE third report of the Royal Commission appointed to enquire into several matters connected with the administration of the railways was made available yesterday. The…

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Elevated Railways. a New York Accident. Burning Wreckage

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 2

The New York correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" wrote on 19th January—The precipitancy of a workman in…

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North Coast Railway. Proposed Visit of Parliamentary Party

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 11

MR. A. M. BARTON, of Kempsey, has received the following letter from Mr. A. Thompson, President of the Grafton Railway League:--"We are collecting…

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The Railway Commissioners

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 April 1906 · page 10

THE report of the commission appointed to investigate the differences between the Railway Commissioners of New South Wales was made public last Friday. It declares that…

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At the Railway Station

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 4

The other day a train drew up at the station. One of two ladles alighted, but she remained chattering to her friend at the carriage window. As the signal…

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North Coast Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of the Glenreagh Land Settlement and Railway League, held on April 4, the following resolution, moved by Mr. Rudder, and seconded by Mr. Sweeney, was carried…

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North Coast Land Settlement and Railway League

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 April 1906 · page 3

TO THE EDITOR OF THE M. R. TIMES. SIR,--After the Conference of Delegates at Grafton on the 12th and 13th of March, I forwarded to all towns south of the Clarence a circular and copy of…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 April 1906 · page 3

According to Mr. S. F. Edge, the well-known English motorist and manufacturer, there will be £6,000,000 worth of cars made in England during the present year. The returns for January of this…

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The Absent Motor. a Lost Vote

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 2

"Is it comin' ?" said the old man. The girl poked her head further out of the cottage window; then stepped back into the room…

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Sir T. Lipton's Adventure. Arrested While Motoring

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 21 April 1906 · page 5

Sir Thoma Lipton had, during a recent motor tour in France, a somewhat unpleasant experience of the ways of the French peasants where motorists are…

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Local and General News. Road Tenders

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 4

A number of road tenders are called in this issues, which will probably represent the last batch from the present financial year. Specification may be seen at the Court…

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New City Railway Station

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 6

THE new city railway station will not, as it was expected it would, be ready for opening in June. The Minister for Works has stated that, as the structure approached…

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The Grafton—Casino Railway

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 26 April 1906 · page 6

THE Grafton-Casino section of the North Coast railway has now been in active operation for a period of twelve months, and considerable interest therefore attaches to the…

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