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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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Roads and Bridges. Visit of Minister. Firfly Creek Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 2

On Monday last, the Hon. J. J. Fitzgerald, Assistant Minister for Local Government, accompanied by the Shire President, Councillor J. G. Wilson,…

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Weekly Motor Notes. R.a.c.a Eight Days' Trial

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 7

There was a goodly gathering of ears at the front of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, Sydney, on Wednesday last, September 16th, for the day…

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Motor Lorry Destroyed

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 4

Much excitement was caused at Collombatti Rail on Monday evening by a very loud explosion, immediately followed by a big fire. It was soon…

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Railways

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 4

The annual report of the Railway Commissioners to June 30th shows a loss on the year's operations of £69,142, after paying interest. The railways…

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Great Northern Road. Connection at Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 September 1925 · page 4

At Monday's meeting of the manning shire council cr. Machin. In accordance with notice moved (1) That in the opinion of this council…

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Railway in France

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 September 1925 · page 7

Hallways in Franco differ much from railways at home, as Mr. L. R. Spearman points out in "Cassell's magazine" for May:—It may here be noted that no charge…

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Manning Cycle Club. New Track Secured Near Railway Station

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 September 1925 · page 4

A meeting of the above club was held in Kemp's cafe on wednesday right last with the president(Mr. J. E. Sladdeal) in the chair. There…

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England to Train Men for Australia

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 30 September 1925 · page 6

The establishment of a system of practical training in England for youths from the universities and public schools to fit them for life as…

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Firefly Creek Road. Deputation to Mr. Fitzger. Ald, M L a

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 September 1925 · page 4

On Monday of last week, the Hon J. J. Fitzgerald. Assistant Minister for Local Government, accompanied by the Gloucester Shire President,…

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Roads and Bridges. Visit of Minister. Firfly Creek Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 October 1925 · page 10

On Monday last, the Hon. J. J. Fitzgerald, Assistant Minister for Local Government, accompanied by the Shire President, Councillor J. G. Wilson,…

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Excursion Train

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 October 1925 · page 4

Kempsey people are not slow in grasping an opportunity when it [?]ffects the purse and this was ably borne out by the number who to[?]k…

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Fell on the Bridge

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 October 1925 · page 4

Mr. F. Stewart, of East Kempsey, received a nasty fall on the Kempsey bridge the other day. It appears that while he was riding across the horse…

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Current Topics Waukivory Road Matters

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 October 1925 · page 2

A contributor writes:—Complaints have been very much in evidence lately regarding the dangerous state of the Waukivory Road, especially on…

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The Superiority of the Sleeve Valve Motor

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 October 1925 · page 4

In the recent R.A.C.A. eight days' motor trial a Willys-Knight four-cylinder 22 H.P. Car put up an amazing performance of gaining 499 points out…

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Railway Fares Anomaly

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 October 1925 · page 1

Newcastle is kicking up a "shindy" with the Railway Commissioners. The week-end excursion rates from Newcastle to Sydney are 4/4 greater for…

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Weekly Motor Notes. Choosing Emergency Kit

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 October 1925 · page 7

When we allude to emergency kit we naturally include those items which the motorist almost invariably carries on the car whether he be setting out…

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Roads and Bridges. VISIT Of Minister. Firfly Creek Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 October 1925 · page 3

On Monday last, the Hon. J, J. Fitsgerald, Assistant Minister fee Local Government, accompanied by the Shire President, Councillor J. G. Wilson,…

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Brown's Creek Bridge. a Novel Experiment

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 October 1925 · page 5

Good progress has heed made, with the construction of Brown's Creek bridge. Mr. J. M. Lee, the contractor in charge of the work, informed a…

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Railway Ambulance Glass Examination at Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 3 October 1925 · page 4

The railway employees are encouraged by the Commissioners to learn the principles and methods of first aid in the case of necessity. For…

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Taree Motor Cycle Club

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 October 1925 · page 2

A meeting of the above club was held in Kemp's Cafe on Tuesday night of last week. Messrs. C. J. Rutherford and W…

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