Railway Business
The following business was transacted at the Kempsey railway station for the month of February: Tickets sold 1812. coaching revenue £1464. goods…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1923
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Sydney to Melbourne. Fresh Motor Cycle Record. Sydney
The Melbourne to Sydney motor cycle record was again lowered yesterday by T. Benstead doing the journey in 14 hours 43 minutes, which is 70 minutes…
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THE question of making trafficable the old road between Port Macquarie and Walcha has been a very live one of late, both on the coast and tableland,…
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It is the intention of Mr. Roy Vincent, M.L.A., one of the members for Oxley, to visit Kinchela bridge this week, if arrangements can be made…
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Vigorous claims are being made by residents of the Lower Hunter to the Minister for Works to have a railway connection made between Mor[?]eth and…
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On Wednesday evening, March 7th the fri[?]ds of Stroud and Stroud Road Methodist Church and other residents met at the residence of Mr and Mrs G…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Richmond Aerodrome. Commonwealth to Take Over. Sydney
The Commonwealth Government has definitely agreed to take over the Richmond aerodrome at a cost of £9000…
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Two men, Messrs. Palmer and Gunther, had a remarkable escape from death on Sunday, while travelling in a new Oakland car on the Comara road…
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Mr. Roy S. Vincent, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Public Works Department: "Referring to your personal inquiries to-day with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Good Road Movement. Our Present Position
With the development of motor traction, the heed of good roads in this State, has become an absolute necessity for our social and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Kinchela Bridge. Residents Take Action. Mb. Vincent's Address
A meeting held under the auspices of the Kinchela Improvement League was held in the Kinchela Hall last night, when Mr. C. E. Ball took…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stroud Road-port Railway. The Gloucester Shire Council is in receipt of the following communication:— Stroud Shire Council
Stroud, March 8th, 1923. The Shire Clerk, Gloucester. Dear Sir.—At a meeting of my…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Speed Record. Auckland
Like the Australians, New Zealanders are turning their attention to establishing long-distance motor speed records. Yesterday a Durant car with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Showground Roads
We have received the following communication for publication from Mr. R. S. Vincent; M.L.A. :— 8th March, 1923…
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The Minister for Local Government, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, speaking at the opening of the Orange Show regarding the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Main Roads. Better Methods Needed
The discussions on the roads are following two main lines—should concrete or macadam be used or bitumen or concrete? In Sydney all engineers agree…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Walcha Road. Apsley Shire Engineer's Report
THE Walcha-Port Macquarie road passes through State Forest No. 337, which embraces 32,450 acres, the survey made by the Forestry Commission…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Main Roads Grant
One of the most important questions affecting local governing bodies to-day is that of the main roads grant. At its last meeting the Macleay Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Toorooka Bridge. Public Meeeing. Shire Council Criticised
A public meeting was held at the Upper Macleay butter factory on Monday, March 19th, to consider what steps should be taken to try and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Across Sahara by Motor. Interesting Account
Particulars are now to hand of the successful attempt to cross the great Sahara desert in Africa by means of motor cars. This 2000 miles sand…
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