War Loan and Roads
Sir,—I am in receipt of a circular from the Manning Shire Council, asking me (in conjunction with certain other residents of Bulga) to arrange for…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1918
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North Coast Railway
From Mr. Roy S. Vincent, of the Dorrigo " Gazette," we have received circulars relating to the decision of the Government to suspend operations on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Action for Damages. CHEESEMAN V. Railway Commissioners
IN the No. 2 Jury Court on Thursday, before Mr. Justice Ferguson and a jury, evidence was concluded in an action brought by Louis Emily Cheeseman, nominally on…
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At the last meeting of the Nambucca Shire Council the Upper Eungai Progress Association (Mr. E. Williams, secretary) drew attention to the road…
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The tender of Mr. Fred. Norric, Ellenborough, Hastings River, has been accepted at £320, for completion of work on road Pappinbarra, parish of Albert,…
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Mr. H. D. Morton, M.L.A., forwards to the Kempsey Chamber of Commerce, a letter from the Secretary of Railways, stating that it is not intended to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Metalling the Roads. Crushing Plant for Shire
Mr. Engineer Hunnings, from the time of his appointment to the Nambucca Shire has never ceased to urge the necessity of using metal on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Letter Box. Shire Motor Car. (To the Editor)
Sir,-- I read with some interest the report of the Shire Engineer's application to the Nambucca Shire Council for a car to be provided,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A long, Long Road. Mail Driver 54 Years. "The Days of Cobb and Co."
RECENTLY there retired from the honorable occupation of driving his Majesty's mail a veteran of three score years and ten—Mr. Wright Hampson, of Crown-street, Sorry…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →That Motor Car Accident. Inquest at Wingham
Mr. G. B. Morris (Districts Coroner), on Monday conducted an, inquiry into the circumstance relating in the death of Master Aubrey Albert Hooking, who…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Long, Long Road Mail Drive 54 Years "The Days of Cobb and Co."
Recently there retired from the honorable occupation of driving his Majesty's mall a veteran of three score years and ten—Mr. Wright Hampson…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Loan Bill. North Coast Railway. Sydney
A Loan Bill for £3,725,000 passed the State Assembly last night through all its stages. It includes the North Coast Railway £80,000. Glenreagh to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cardiff Railwaymen. Decision to Return to Work. London
A mass meeting of railwaymen at Cardiff unanimously decided to return to work immediately. Messrs. O'Neill and Weeks report…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Strike in Britain. Railway Workers Out. Serious Dislocation of Traffic. Workers and Soldiers on Leave Stranded. London
The whole of the British Great Western Railway system has been closed. The War Cabinet has refused to reopen the terms of settlement. It is thought…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →What Oncrete Roads Save
The surprising differences in the amount of power needed to haul loads on different kinds of roads were shown in tests made recently. The resistance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pappinbarra Creek Bridge. Local Government Office, Sydney, 13th September, 1918. Dear Sir,—Hastings Shiro Council—re proposed bridge over Pappinbarra Creek
With reference to the deputation consisting of representatives from the Hastings Shire Council and a number of residents of Pappinbarra Creek, introduced by you…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Longun and His Motor Boat
A miracle has happened! "Longun" has bought a motor boat;—yes, in spite of the ruinous price of benzine and lubricating oil. He has…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bulga to Comboyne Road
A joint meeting of the Comboyne, Comboyne West, and Bulga Frog[?] Associations was held at Mr. Miller's, half way between the two district on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Night Train
Commencing on the 27th October, the Kempsey mall will arrive at Gloucester from Sydney, Mr. Adams informs us, at 2.4 a.m. and leaves at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bulga to Comboyne Road
A joint meeting of the Comboyne, Comboyne West and Bulga progress associations was held at Mr. Miller's —half way between the two districts…
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