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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

466 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 3 of 24

Motor Car Case

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 2

Samuel Brown was charged with driving a motor car on 25th January, 1922, while under the influence of liquor…

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Miraculous Escape. Motor Car Capsizes

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 4

An accident which luckily did not end fatally occurred on tho road between Kempsey and Smithtown yesterday afternoon. A party consisting of…

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Our Railways. Making Position Worse. by Increasing Fares and Freights. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 3

Messrs. Smith and Johnson, accountants, who were commissioned by the Railway Commissioners to examine into the operations of the railways and…

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Local and General. Excursion Train

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

About 58 passengers availed themselves of the opportunity of the special excursion train for the Wauchope Show this morning from Kempsey…

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The Motor Accident

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

In connection with the motor accident reported in our last Friday's issue, Mr. S. B. Lacey, who is repairing the car, informs us that it was not correct…

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Railway Returns

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

The following is the return of business transacted at the Kempsey railway station for the month of February:--Passengers, 3132; coaching…

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Which Motor Car?

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 4

That may be your problem at the moment. It can best be solved by comparing the different classes and prices of Cars now on the Market…

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The North Shore Bridge

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Dooley), referring in the Kensington School of Arts on Tuesday night to the North Shore bridge, said that before the next seven…

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Bicycle Road Race

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 4

The Port Macquarie Bicycle Club's road race on Saturday last resulted as fellows: J. Shearer (18 min. 21 sees.), 1; Ray Fowler (18 min. 30 secs.), 2 ; J. Payne (18 min…

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Tramcar Smash in America. London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 3

Seven people were killed and 14 injured when a passenger car was derailed in Georgia, U.S.A., while crossing a trestle bridge…

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"The Motor in Australia."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 4

The March issue of this well-printed and illustrated monthly is now to hand. A considerable portion of its space is devoted to a description of the…

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Railway Freights

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 1

Railway freights and fares have been increased by this Government to such a point that the Railway Commissioners a little while ago told the Government it…

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Soviet Railways Danger of Dooleyism

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 3

Mr. E. J.Loxton, K.C., speaking at Orange in support of the coalition candidates, was asked was it to be wondered at that our railway fares were…

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North Arm Bridge

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 4

A petition was received, signed by 44 ratepayers of North Arm and Buccrabendinni, asked that Council borrow a sum of £1000 for…

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Petitions. Grace's Road

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 4

Patrick Owens wrote to the Shire Council strongly opposing the proposed extension of Grace's Road to connect with the North Arm road,…

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Railway Wait Music

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 4

On the Brisbane mail which was held up at Danglemah last week was an owner of a portable organ. As the train gradually awakened and,…

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Soviet Railways Dancer of Dooleyism

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 3

Mr. E. J. Loxton, K.C., speaking at Orange in support of the Coalltion candidates, was asked was it to be wondered at that our railway fares were…

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Warrell Creek Road

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 4

At last meeting of the Shire Council, Thomas Munro wrote that he had entered agreement with the…

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Refreshments on Railway

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners have approved of an all-round reduction in the charges for both accommodation and meals. The rates were to come into…

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Motor Car Selection

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 4

Your choice of a car is made easy by a comparison of all the cars on the market, catalogued in "The Motor in Australia." You can then…

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