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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

580 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 8 of 29

Bungling by Railway Officials. To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 2

Sir,—Don't you think that it is time the Railway Commissioners were asked to give the people a better service in the matter of delivering goods to…

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Road Grants. Provisions Extended. Developmental Roads Included

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Fitzpatrick) announces that arrangements have been made for £50,000 of the new vote of £100,000 on…

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Railway League Formed Stroud Road-port Stephens Line

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

On Thursday night the Shire President, Councillor C. E. Tonks presided over a meeting at the Shire Hall to discuss the formation of…

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Who Are the "Good Roads" For?

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

"IF WE AD A FARM ON TOP OF SOME BLINKIN TOURIST RESORT BLOSSOM, WE MIGHT GET A DECENT ROAD OR TWO!"…

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Tramcar Periscopes

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 1

Periscopes have been fitted on some of the London tramcars to give conductors a view of the top deck without climbing the stairs. "Now we…

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The Train Cannot Wait. (Complete Short Story)

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 7

She is just eighteen, with golden hair and grey eyes; her figure, though a little [?]rail, makes one think what a pretty woman she will be soon…

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Who Owns a Motor Car?

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 2

A Cleveland (U.S.) concern, which has for many years been financing purchases of automobiles on the instalment plan, now has records of…

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MOTOR v. TRAIN

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 2

The Bathurst Chamber of Commerce has decided to send a deputation to the Railway Commissioners, asking for a reduction in freights. One argument…

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Excursion Train

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 3

In addition to tup announcement already marie by the Railway Department of special cheap trains during the week preceding the Easter…

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Motorists' Narrow Escape

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 2

Mr. J. Taylor, of East Kempsey, had a most unenviable experience with his car on Sunday last. He had taken a party to South West Rocks and after…

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North Coast Railway

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 March 1923 · page 1

"We have been informed on very reliable authority," says the "Bellingen Courier," "that there is no possibility of the railway being opened…

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Easter Holidays. Excursion Train Arrangements

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 4

In addition to the announcements already made by the Railway Department of special cheap trains during the week preceding the…

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Maize by Train

Macleay Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

Mr. F. Collison, district agent for the Coastal Farmers' Society on the Macleay, informs us that he has under order trucks for a large quantity of maize,…

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Value of Good Roads. What Did Caesar Do ?

Macleay Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 6

When Caesar took an eastward ride, And grabbed tho Gauls for Rome; What was the first thing he did To make them feel at home?…

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Stratford Railway League

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

A meeting to form a sub-branch of the Gloucester Shire Railway League took place in the Stratford Hall on the 26th inst…

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Railway Frauds

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 4 April 1923 · page 4

Thursday last William Gunner aud Eugene Trim, who were convicted in the Central Criminal Court of baling conspired to cheat…

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Kinchela Bridge. Letter From Mr. Vincent, M.l.a

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 4

Mr. Shaw, hon. secretary, Kinchela Progress Association, has received the following letter from Mr. Roy Vincent, M.L.A.: "Dear Sir, -- On behalf of the…

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Alleged Manslaughter. Motorist Charged. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

At the Central Criminal Court, today, John Peake, 28, a research, chemist, was charged with the alleged manslaughter of Henry Hare, 27, who was…

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Changes in Road Matters

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 7 April 1923 · page 3

ENGINEER CHRISTIE, who has just taken up duty in Tweed Shire, strong­ly recommends that no water be allowed to lie in pools on any of the…

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Kinchela Bridge

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 2

Mr. Roy Vincent, M.L.A., has received the following further communication, dated April 5th, from the Public Works Department: "In reply to your…

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