Wauchope to Kempsey Railway
THE "Macleay Argus" says:—There is an old saying about not flogging a willing horse, and both Mr. Harry Morton and Mr. George Briner can be written down as more…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1913
543 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 28
North Coast Railway
The finishing touches to the railway line from Dungog to Taree are being pushed on with all speed, to to allow, it, is thought, of the line being opened on the 27th of this…
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The first sod of the third section of the North Coast railway—from Taree to Glucester—was turned in April four years ago. The contract…
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The finishing touches to the railway line from Dungog to Taree are being pushed on with all speed, to allow, it is thought, of the line being…
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A railway engine bolted at a station on the other side of Wallerawang, and a serious accident was narrowly averted. An inquiry was…
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The [?] ticket-printing machine [?]mondson, a railway track [?] Newcastle and [?] Railway [?] 1840, led to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Expenditure on Shire Roads. To the Editor of the "M. R. Times."
Sir,--In your issue of last Wednesday, I notice you report Councillor Cowan as having stated at his Croki meeting that when he entered the Shire Council he abolished…
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The following programme has been arranged by the local committee:— The special train with officials and visitors will arrive in Gloucester at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Taming a Back-biter. the Way Fleas Are Taught to Drive Motor-cars
Most people are aware from experence that fleas are able to perform, but when I tell my friends that the training of a common or…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Railway Opening. Making Arrangements. Mr. R. A. PRICE, M.L.A., Consults the Local Committees
In connection with the official opening of the railway on February 4th, Mr. R. A. Price, M.L.A., took advantage of his visit to the electorate with the Minister for Public…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →North Coast Railway. To the Editor of the "M. R. Times."
Dear Sir,--An old proverb runs somewhat to this effect--"Whom the gods intend to destroy they first afflict with madness." What makes me think of this is the manner…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday, January 28th -- Before the P.M. Motor Speed
Thomas F. McGuire was charged with driving a motor car at an excessive rate of speed. Defendant pleaded guilty. Constable Hughes gave particulars of…
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The final railway inspection was made on Thursday last when a train left Dungog at 8 o'clock with' a party of officials aboard. The party inspected the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The North Coast Railway. a Reminiscense
The first idea of a North Coast Railway, connecting Sydney with Brisbane, was mooted by a Mr. Rudder of Kempsey, sometime in the eighties…
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It seems to be pretty certain now that the railway from Dungog is to be officially opened on Tuesday next 4th instant. At a meeting of the…
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BAD roads still worry Sydney people who tour the rural roads for pleasure, and the latest expression on the matter is from the Millions Club recent…
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Under direction of Mr. Lee, District Works Engineer, a surveyor is on the spot taking levels and gathering other data for the…
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According to the published timetable a passenger train will leave Sydney for Taree daily at 6.45 a.m., and a mail train at 2 p.m., arriving in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Iron Road. Arrival of the Officials. Preparations for the Opening
Everything, was ready on Monday evening for the official opening of the railway Yesterday (Tuesday). The train bringing tho stationmaster, loco,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tinonee Ferry Motor Accident. To the Editor of the "M. R. Times."
Sir,--In justice to my Principals (Messrs. G. A. and W. T. Robinson) I wish to contradict a report that has been circulated through the Northern River Districts that it…
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