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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

367 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 19

The Railway Commissioners

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 10 May 1906 · page 4

In regard to the Railway Commissioner difficulty it is stated that Mr. Oliver is to be asked to resign, and that remuneration be offered him, and Mr. Fehonisis also said…

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A Motor Cap Climb

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 9

A daring feat was successfully accomplished by Mr Charles Jarrett lately, in a motor-car, by the ascent of Arthur's Seat, the historic mountain which overlooks the…

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French Motor Starting Devices

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 9

The first prize in the recent competition of devices permitting a starting of vehicle motor from the driver's seat was divided between M. Isnard, manufacturer of the…

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Land Settlement and Railway League. Moorland Branch

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 6

The Moorland Branch of the N. C. Land Settlement 'and Railway League held its annual meeting on Friday, 4th instant--the President in the chair…

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North Coast Railway. That Parliamentary Party

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 9

ACCORDING to a wire received by Mr. Adams, secretary of the Railway League, on Thursday from Mr. J. McFarlane, M.L.A., nine members of…

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North Coast Railway

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 May 1906 · page 13

A CORRESPONDENT writes in the Stock and Station Journal :--When I was in Sydney I was under the impression that the reason the North Coast…

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The North Coast Railway. Visit of the Parliamentary Representatives

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 May 1906 · page 2

THE much-talked-of visit of Parliamentary representatives in connection with the proposed North Coast Railway is over, as far as this part of the coast is concerned…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes From the Dunlop Rubber Co. of Australasia, Ltd. 108 Flinders-street, Melbourne

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 17 May 1906 · page 2

Many cyclists have met with fatal accidents by falling from their machines when travelling at eight or ten miles an hour, but there are several instances of motorists being precipitated from their vehicles…

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North Coast Railway

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 8
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

The Parliamentary party arranged for the purpose of affording members of the Legislative Assembly an opportunity of seeing the country through…

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French Motor Starting Devices

Macleay Argus · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 2

The first prize in the recent competition of devices permitting a starting of vehicle motor from the driver's seat was divided between M. Isnard, manufacturer of the…

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North Coast Railway. Visit of Parliamentary Party

Macleay Argus · Saturday 19 May 1906 · page 11

OWING to a series of mishaps, the party of Ms.P., travelling over the country between Maitland and Grafton, did not reach Kempsey until about 11…

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The Parliamentary Tour. the Motor-oar Abandoned

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 May 1906 · page 2

THE Parliamentary railway party reached Bellingen on Wednesday night at 10.30 from Port Macquarie. They were met at Bellinger Heads by the Secretary and President of the Railway League, and…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 2

The all day reliability motor test undertaken by the well-known Melbourne motorists, Messrs. C. B. Kellow and H. B. James, was brought to a successful termination on Thursday week last. when the…

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North Coast Railway. the Parliamentary Tour

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 24 May 1906 · page 4

A SERIES of mishaps disarranged the visit of the Parliamentary Party right through their tour to the Clarence. As indicated in our last issue, the journey to Kempsey was…

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North Coast Railway. STEAMER v. TRAIN

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 8

THE "Sydney Morning Herald," in the course of a loading article, says when the question of the North Coast railway is dismissed a difficulty is raised in regard to the competition of the steamers which trade…

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On the Electric Railway

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 9

'Pat,'said plodding Pete, 'we' re getting left again.''What's the matter?'asked Pat, ' Why, don't you see, if des[?] railroads…

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In a Tramcar

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 7

An amusing instance of precocious repartee was heard a few days ago on a tram. The car was crowded, and silting next each other were a…

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North Coast Railway. More Hostile Criticism

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 May 1906 · page 9

THE Daily Telegraph's special correspondent with the Parliamentary party writes :--Complaint was made in previous reports of the speed at which…

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Cycling and Motoring Notes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 31 May 1906 · page 2

A cablegram was received by Mr. C. B. Kellow from Messrs Humber & Co., Coventry, last week congratulation him on his fine performances— 556 miles in 24 hours. Humbers cabled that the…

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