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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Main and Developmental Roads. Application by Manning Shire for Specified Roads

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 3

At Monday's meeting of the Manning shire Council the clerk (Mr. S. S. Sheppard) submitted the following reports:…

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Excursion Train. a Lansdowne Request

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 2

Hon. J. J. Fitzgerald, M.L.A.. has been informed as follows with reference to a communication from Mr. R. G. Allan, of Lansdowne suggesting…

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A Noisy Motor Cycle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 4

At the meeting of the Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday night, inspectors Yates reported that he had seen a person riding a motor…

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Kimbriki Bridge

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

Soaking rain was responsible for the postponement of the opening ceremony associated with the Kimbriki Bridge. The Shire Clerk informs us…

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Road Roller Arrives

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

On Thursday morning last the steamer Uki unloaded the big steamroller recently purchased as part of the Macleay Shire road-making plant…

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Motor Accident

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

On Friday afternoon, about 5.30, Mr. A. M. Selby, representing the General Motor Export Co,, was driving along the Killawarra road…

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Kempsey Main Roads

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

Mr. Harding, Assistant Engineer of the Main Road Board, was in town on Tuesday morning, and interviewed Mayor Henderson, who took him over…

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The Main Roads

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

On Tuesday morning last Mr. Harding, assistant engineer of the Main Roads Board, arrived in Kempsey and was met by Ald. Henderson (Mayor)…

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The Road Proposal

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

After a long silence, a letter came to this office last Friday morning from Mr. Harry Provost, and it will be found on another page. His…

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Telegrams. Train Hits Lorry. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

An accident occurred at the level crossing at Liverpool last night, when a train crashed into a motor lorry, the driver of which, George Solomon,…

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That Road Again! (To the Editor)

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 6

Sir,--As I have read articles in the "News" from time to time re the Proposed Road to the Tablelands, I have been quite interested, and I…

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To The Point Strong Argument in Favor of Nambucca-armidale Road Connection

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 8

Last Friday's issue of the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" contained a very fine pleading article on the necessity for building roads and opening up…

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The Tablelands Road Mr. Harry Provost's Opinion. Goorigen P.O., Rannes Monto Line, 11326. Central Queensland

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 8

Sir, -- I read with deep interest the big article under the heading "Nambucca-Armidale." For one, I wish to thank you for the publication…

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The Motor Car. Lubricating the Speedometer

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 6

Amongst the many minor parts of the car which are forgotten by the owner in his upkeep routine, the speedometer drive suffers frequently. Still it…

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Weekly Motor Notes. Observations on "Extra Air" Question

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 7

The subject of "extra air" is one that frequently attracts the attention of motoring writers and the public is fairly familiar with the general…

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Buying of Motor Cars

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 6

"I always shiver when I hear the motor-car spoken of as the height of extravagance," says Mr. John Lee in the "Pilgrim Magazine." "It looks…

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Railway Staff Picnic. "Sunbake" Club

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

The Railway "Sunbake'' Club held their second outing to Crescent Head on Sunday, 14th inst., about 80 making the trip. A most enjoyable day…

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Railway Wanted. Stroud Road Port Stephens

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

A deputation waited upon Hen. J. F. Coates, Honorary Minister, at Stroud Showground on March 20th, to ask him to endeavor to persuade…

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Sydney's Motor Traffic

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

SYDNEY'S increasing traffic is breaking all sorts of records. On Monday 145 drivers appeared at the Water Police Court, charged with various traffic offences. This is another…

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Motoring Record

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

ON the Olympia Speedway, Maroubra, on Friday and Saturday F. O. Withers and F. Crouch, driving a Cleveland Six touring car, broke the record of 1246½ miles for 24…

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