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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

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The North Coast Railway

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 3

MR. EDWARD RYE in a reminiscence in this paper the Glonbester Advocate writes:—The first ida of a North Coast Railway, connecting Sydney…

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Main Roads. Mr. Griffith Explains

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 8

THE Minister is receiving many protests against his action in reducing the Shire subsidies. Explaining the position from his point of view,…

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Railway Works. Why Don't Our Railway League Wake Up!

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 6

A well-informed correspondent on the Manning end of the electorate writes to us as follows: -- 1st. 300 miners were discharged…

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North Coast Railway. Official Opening at Taree

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 6

TUESDAY was a gala day for the whole country-side, from the Hunter to the Manning, for the second and third sections of the North Coast…

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Railway Bridges

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 11

Mr. H. Morton, M.P., wires that the Hon. A. Griffith, Minister for Works, has called tenders for the railway bridges over the Hastings…

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"To My Bridge Friends."

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 6

THE will of Mr. Richard Matthews, late of Wellington-parade, East Melbourne, solicitor, who died on December 18, has been filed for probate. The testator left real estate valued…

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At Stroud Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 8

At Stroud, Mr. Price introduced the Minister to the people. There was a great crowd on the platform and it was gaily decorated. Mr. R. E. Callow, President of the…

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The Official Opening. the First Train--crowded Out

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 8

The first passenger train open to the public to arrive at Taree steamed into the station at 10 minutes to 2 on Tuesday afternoon, bringing with it a crowd of human…

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Railway Bridges

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 7

ON Thursday wired H.D. Morton, M. wired us as for [?] Minister for [?] has called [?] bridge [?] Hastings and [?]…

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Official Opening of the North Coast Railway. TAREE

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 4

TO-DAY was a gala day for the whole country [?] from the Hunter to the Manning for the second and third sections of the North Coast railway were opened. Such a day has before been known…

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Opening of North Coast Railway. a Great Gathering. Quiet Enthusiasm. the Early Days

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 5

Once upon a time, before the railway line was open from Sydney to Newcastle, the mails came to Newcastle by water; and they were…

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North Coast Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 5

The proposal for a great trunk line, of railway from the Hunter to the Tweed, in the Government programme, has aroused a spirit of almost vindictive opposition, in certain…

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Opening of the North Coast Railway to Taree. Great Enthusiasm Displayed. The Story of the Railway Agitation

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 8

At last, after a long history of thirty-three years of agitation, the train steamed into (Taree platform on Tuesday last, the consummation of the long labours of some still…

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The Train and Wallamba Mails. To the Editor of the "M.R. Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 3

Dear Sir,--I am writing to point out the absurd arrangement made with regard to the Wallamba mail services in conjunction with the train. For many years the residents of…

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The Railway Time Table

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 4

Railway passengers to and from the Manning may be congratulated upon not having to become familar with the "mixed" trains for passengers…

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North Coast Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 3

Mr. Griffth's effort to take credit to himself for a progressive railway policy has not yet been allowed to go unchallenged, for Mr. Wood, the acting leader of the Opposition,…

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Drowned at Taree. Railway Worker's Body Found in the Manning. the Inquest

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 5

Mr. W. J. M. Fincham, the relieving P.M., held an inquest at Taree on Friday morning, into the death of James Canole, whose body was found in the Maiming River, near…

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Town Topics. North Coast Railway

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 4

Messrs. G. S. Briner and H. D. Morton, Ms. L. A., have had interviews during the past week with the Minister for Public Works; and have…

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The Northern Railway

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 6

The opening of the North Coast railway as far as Taree marks an important step in the development important step in the development of the railway system of the State…

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Motorist's Troubles

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 8

Tuesday and Wednesday in last week were unlucky days for motor car owners in this district. On Tuesday Mr. Jas White was…

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