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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

466 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 22 of 24

Railway Business

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 November 1922 · page 2

The following business was transacted at the Kempsey railway station during the month of October: Tickets sold 1787. coaching revenue £1392,…

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Toorooka Bridge

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 4

At the Macleay Shire Council meeting on Monday, Cr. Mannix presiding, ing, Mr. Theo. Hill, M.L.A., forwarded a letter from the Minister of Labor and…

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Train and Motor Collide. One Killed, Three Injured. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 5

A Perth (W.A.) message states a goods train while passing a level crossing at Midland Junction ran down a motor car party. Henry Sorensen…

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Telegrams. North Shore Bridge. Bill Passes Council. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 November 1922 · page 5

The Harbor Bridge Bill passed the final stages in the Legislative Council last night…

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Aeroplane Accident

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 4

THE Avro-Dyak aeroplane piloted by Lieut-Butler, which is carrying Fox films up the coast and visited Port Macquarie, had a mishap at Bellingen last week. On…

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Lewis' Road

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 3

In reply to Cr. Cameron, the engineer stated that nothing had been done to Lewis' road lately. HANDLING TRAFFIC…

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The North Coast Train Service

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 4

THE Kempsey Chamber of Commerce recently made representations to the Railway Commissioners asking for the extension of the day train to Macksville…

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Main Moto Road. Deputation to Council

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Monday, Cr. Whatson introduced a deputation from the Moto Progress Association…

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Railway Sleepers

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1922 · page 4

MR. Roy S. VINCENT, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Public Works Department in regard to sleeper cutting:—…

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Political. Main Roads Versus Railways

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 4

Mr. Fitzsimmons: I desire to ask the Secretary for Public Works if it is a fact that the Dorrigo Shire Council is of opinion that no more railways…

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Tram Car Destroyed. Fusing of Motor. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 3

Through the overheating and fusing of a motor an electric tramcar burst into flames in the City, yesterday afternoon, and was almost totally…

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Telegrams. Motor 'Bus on Fire. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 3

A mortor 'bus, owned and driven by Mr. Thomas Cook, was badly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon on the Old South Head road. The fire was caused…

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Railway Picnic

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 November 1922 · page 2

The annual picnic in connection with the railway employees of the North Coast line will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, this year. Those…

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Railway Sleepers

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 November 1922 · page 3

Mr. Roy S. Vincent, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Secretary to the Railway Commissioners: "With reference to your letter of…

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The North Coast Train Service

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 November 1922 · page 4

The Kempsey Chamber of Commerce recently made representations to the Railway Commissioners asking for the extension of the day train to…

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Wollun-Mount George and Stroud Road-Port Stephens Railways Recommended. Developing the North Special Committee's Proposals

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1922 · page 2

A far reselling scheme for the development of the northern part of the State has been submitted to the Government by the official…

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North Shore Bridge Colonel Bruxner Gives His Views. Country Members Vote for the Work

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1922 · page 2

Speaking at Dralla on Saturday night last. Colonel Bruxner, leader of the progressive party, in answer to questions, made an explanation in regard…

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Too Many Tramps

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1922 · page 7

Where do tramps go in the winter- time ? That is a more important question than where the flies go, and seems just as unanswerable, for…

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Railway Accidents. FINE N.S. Wales Record

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 November 1922 · page 8

Details of accidents in connection with the railway and tramway services of New South Wales during the year ended June 30. 1922, were…

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Taking the Jolt Out of Motoring

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 November 1922 · page 7

A comparison of the springs of a modern motor car with those of the old horse-drawn vehicles, taking into account also the resilience of the…

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