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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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Kyogle-south Brisbane Railway

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 20 January 1925 · page 2

On Saturday, Mr. Theodore, Premier of Queensland, turned the first sod of the Kyogle-South Brisbane railway line. This line will be uniform gauge…

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Railway Instruction. "Safety First" Car at Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 2

The railway department's "safety first" instruction car is on its first visit to Taree. It has now been in use in the State for three years, and…

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Taree Railway Station. Telegraph and Telephone Facilities

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 1

Mr. Roy S. Vincent, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the secretary of the Railway Commissioners:--…

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Railway Accidents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 4

New South Wales holds the world's record for the small number of railway accidents to the number of passengers carried…

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Road to Tablelands

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 4

At the Shire Council meeting last week, in reply to a letter from Mr. R. Beer, Nambucca Heads, re a road to the Tablelands, President…

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Another Train for Dorrigo

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 4

It is stated that there will, at an early date, be another train running daily on the Glenreagh-Dorrigo line. The present service, which consists…

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Motor Car Insurance Increase of 30 Per Cent. New Rates From February

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 7

Insurance rates for motor cars will be increased by 30 per cent from February 1. This decision has been reached by…

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For Married Motorists

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 4

When she talks too long-- Interrupter. If her way of thinking is not yours Converter…

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Motor Traffic Case

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 1925 · page 3

Edwin Barker was charged by the police with having driven a motor vehicle on Tuncurry road in such a manner as to be a danger to the…

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Motor Spirit from Maize. Profitable Use for Rivers Surplus Production

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 1925 · page 2

Over 90 per cent of the maize produced in the Commonwealth is grown in New South Wales and Queensland, including that which is grown for…

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Motoring to Skies Carey's Peak Scaled by Motor. Terrible Trip Through Bog and Brush

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 2

the highest part of the Barrington Tops, in an Essex Six car, "Smith's Weekly" has made motoring history. Never before has any car been driven…

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The First Railway

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 January 1925 · page 2

This year there will be celebrated the 100th birthday of English railways. It was on September 27th, 1825, that the Stockton and Darlington Railway…

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Inventor's Claims. Diesel Engine for Road

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 2

A development which, it is claimed, foreshadows nothing less than a revolution, has made its appearance in the world of mechanical…

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Big Road Votes

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 8

Tweed Shire Council is to receive a grant of £44,000, half from the Government of N.S.W., and half from the Commonwealth Government, for…

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Inventor's Claim Deisel Engine for Road Traffic

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 2

A development which, it is claimed, foreshadows nothing less than a revolution, has made its appearance in the world of mechanical transport. It is…

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Public Works Committee. Proposed Mount George-Wollun Railway Evidence Taken at Mt. George on January 27th, 1925

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 3

The members of the Public Works Committee visited Mt. George on Tuesday last, to take the evidence on the proposed Mt. George-Wollun…

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Tableland-coast Railway

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 January 1925 · page 4

The members of the New South Wales Public Works Committee arrived in Wingham on Monday and the following morning proceeded to Mount…

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Taree Progress. Local Subdivision with Bridge Over Brown's Creek

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 4

We learn that the magnificent residential area within a few minutes of Taree Post Office, situate over Brown's Creek at the end of…

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Cycle & Motor-Cycle Club Formed in Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 8

There was a good attendance at Kemp's Cafe on Tuesday night last to consider the formation of a cycle and motorcycle club in Taree…

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Public Works Committee Proposed Mount George-Wollun Railway Evidence Taken at Mount George

The Northern Champion · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 6

The members of the Public Works Committee visited Mt. George on Tuesday last, to take the evidence on the proposed Mt. George-Wollun…

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