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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

307 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 16

Railway Delay

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 4

In rather boisterous fashion "Britisher" bursts out on this issue demanding why this newspaper did not mention a strike on the local…

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Deep Creek Roads

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 5

Cr. Bear spoke at the Council meeting on Tuesday in support of the application by the Deep Creek Progress Association for assistance…

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A "Bridge" Frock

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 6

The now lines are decidedly more graceful than those of the skin-tight skirt, and the reversion to draperies in moderation is welcome. The new…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1916 · page 2

The proposal of the Dungog Municipality to approach the Chief Railway Commissioner regarding the placing of refreshment rooms at Taree and…

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Latest War Cables. Aeroplane Attack on Zeebrugge

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

Allies machines in the Zeebrugge raid carried an average of 200 lbs weight bombs. One Belgian officer with the British was severely wounded…

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The City Railway

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 22 March 1916 · page 2

The amount expended in connection with the resumption of properties for the construction of the city railway is already over a quarter…

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Roads to Macksville

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 3

Mr. Sutherland drew the attention of the Chamber of Commerce on Monday might to the necessity of something being done immediately…

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A Bridge Proposal

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 6

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday, Mr. Wallace moved that the deputation waiting on Mr. Morton on Thursday also…

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Aftermath of Motor Collision

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 5

Some months ago a collision between two motor cars, belonging to Mrs. Leonard of Nambucca Heads and Robinson Bros., Kempsey, occurred…

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The Motor World. Dodge Brothers' Motor Car. a Great Success

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 2

FIRST shipments of the Dodge Brothers' Motor Car have been landed, and more than fulfil the anticipations formed concerning the general excellence of its construction. It has been the object of…

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General News. Motor Car Drivers Scarce

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 25 March 1916 · page 1

At the moment the problem of ensuring sufficient drivers is more serious than that of a want of vehicles, says the London Times in a recent issue…

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North Shore Bridge

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 4

Speaking an the above question in the Assembly recently, Mr. Price said: It is not desirable at the present juncture to force this measure on the…

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North Shore Bridge In the Legislative Assembly :—

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 4

Mr Price: It is not desirable at the present juncture to force this measure on the House. The Minister has placed before us a plan and estimates…

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Railway Refreshments the Wily Scot and the Purse

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1916 · page 2

The Premier on Friday announced that the Railway Commissioners are going ahead with the scheme of direct Government control of the railway An amusing story of how a Scot replled to a German ruse is told by Sergeant J. Mitchell, of Leeds, who is serving with the Northumberland…

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Science Notes How to Tell a Train's Speed

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 3

Count the clicks of the wheel on one rail (because joints alternate) for 20 seconds, and the results will be the miles per hour the train is running…

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Railway Strike

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 2

A SERIOUS strike has occurred on the fifth section of the North Coast railway (Kempsey to Wauchope), the whole of the construction workers, nearly 500 in number, having ceased work because…

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Dodge Brothers Motor Car

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 2

As forecasted in a recent edition, Dalgely and Co.'s representative (Mr. C. H. Kioster) duly arrived in town on Thursday evening, and the Dodge…

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Local and General Motor Delivery

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 2

Mr A. J. (While has just returned from Sydney with a new motor car, (which is to be (used for quick delivery of bread—another move in up-to date…

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Electric Trams in Jerusalem

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 6

Jerusalem is now to have its own tramway system and a more efficient water supply. The fact is, few realise the rapidity with which the Holy…

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Proposed Railway

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 April 1916 · page 4

Mr. Price has received the following communication:— Sir,—With reference to your representations in relation to a…

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