The Prince "None the Worse." Railway Accident
In a statement made shortly after the railway accident near Bridgetown, the Prince said that he was aware that the wheels were off the line some second…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1920
547 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 16 of 28
Aeroplane Landing Grounds
Mr. A. C. McInnes, Supervising Engineer, Public Works Department, has recently been inspecting suitable sites for aeroplane landing grounds in his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Council and the Roads
The lot of a Shire Councillor in those uncertain times is like that of a policeman--not a happy one. This applies not only to our local Council, but to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kempsey and Aviation. First Aeroplane Visit. Special "Argus " PHOTOGRAPHS. Fifth Series
This is the final picture of our photos of Kempsey and district from the Perdrian aeroplane and shows Central Kempsey, and East Kempsey, with the flats and river beyond…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Metal for the Roads. More Ructions. Cr. Kissane and His Colleagues. Cr. O'meara Resents Bullragging
In the course of his monthly report the Engineer stated that he had prepared a contract for Messrs. Taylor, Plummer and Range to supply stone to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Belmore Swamp Road. Squaring Up. Cr. Kissane to the Attack. Other Councillors Resent Remarks
At the Macleay Shire Council meeting yesterday (Monday) Mr. W. J. Anderson, hon. secretary of the Upper Belmore River Progress Association,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Motor Service
Mr. Phil. Paddon, of South West Rocks, announces in this issue that he has purchased an up-to-date service car, which he intends placing at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stroud-road Town Allotments
On Saturday July 24th the auctioneers will offer at auction some fourteen allotments at stroud-road, also the sale of old…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Engineer's Report. Main Road Government Chant. 1920-21
I beg to submit estimate of suggested expenditure on main North coast Road, No 109, within the shire, for the period 1920-21:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railways and Tramways. "Drag-net" Royal Commission
The Premier announced on sunday night that the Government had decided to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into all phases of the administration and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Proposed Railway
Mr. R. A. Price has received the following:— Sir.—with reference to your letter of the 7th June, enclosing a communication…
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That the Oakland Six is becoming a popular car locally is evidenced by the purchasers, among whom are Mr P. W. Johnson, Bank of New South…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kempsey Bridge
Mr. Alex. Simpson and his staff have commenced the work of overhauling and painting the Kempsey bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Manning Shire Council. (Conclusion of Report.) Road Contracts
Mr. F. J. Martin was Present at the meeting, and explained that he understood the Engineer to say he could not sign for two contracts unless he signed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Letter to the Editor. [Letters in this column must not be regarded as expressing the views of the "Argus."] Bridge Sweepings
Sir,--It is now well into the third week since Kempsey Bridge was swept and the sweepings removed. The result is that pedestrians have been treated to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Dorrigo Railway
It is stated that a gang of 500 men are being sent up to commence operations on the Dorrigo-Glenreagh railway. They are being taken by rail…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Painted Roads
IF you leave the tram that runs from Manly to Narrabeen—as I leave it sometimes when my lungs and limbs and the blood in my veins demand an…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Roads to Happiness
If you would be a happy man, you must control your greed; cat rice and mashes made of bran and other cattle feed…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Road to Dunedoo
The long red road that stretches Round town, and flat, and bill, Round slopes, where moonlight etches The gaunt gurus; shapes that fill…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Smith's Creek Road. to the Editor Port Macquarie News
SIR,—The Engineer's report re the road, Smith's Creek to wharf, is rather lengthy, but results in nothing satisfactory—"a maintenance man when funds are…
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