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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

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The Roads Question. Councillor Henderson Speaks Out

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 4

Speaking in response to the toast of "The District" at the Macleay A., H. and I. Association's smoke social last week, Cr. H. C. Henderson, President…

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Walcha-Coasl Road To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 2

Sir,—I notice in a recent issue of the "Chronicle" a letter on this question by Mr. G. S. Hill, who voices his opinion in' no uncertain way, and…

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Wakha-Port Macqoarie Road To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 2

Sir,—I beg For a corner of your valuable paper for the following:—I read in the papers that Mr. Jack Lang has said that the Sydney papers…

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The Proposed Road. a Word of Interest. [To The Editor.]

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 4

Sir, -- Whilst speaking to Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., at the Macksville Show, regarding the up-river country, Mr. Vincent said he would like…

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Hungry Dingo Motorists Surprised. Chased Car

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 4

To be confronted by a hungry dingo was the experience of two motorists who were travelling on the Armidale Road…

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Motor Notes. Motor Camping at Canberra

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 10

Anticipations regarding the number of motor campers at Canberra for the opening of Parliament on May 9th are not likely to be realised by a long…

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Motor Fuels

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 6

The motorist who is keen on getting the best results from his engine must frequently wonder what fuel is used by the expert drivers who compote in…

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The Thoughtless Motorist

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 6

When the question of augmenting the equipment of N.R.M.A. patrol men was under discussion at a meeting of the Council of the N.R.M.A., reference was…

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Tracking Calves. the Train Journey

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 April 1927 · page 8

Says the "Staff" magazine:—Somebody discovered the other day that when a calf is marked to die by its owner in the country its tale of…

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Royal Train. Beaut[?] Carriage for Duke

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 April 1927 · page 6

Red[?] gold and blue are the doing and, colors of the beautiful railway carriage which is to carry the Duke and Duckess from…

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Motor Notes. the Use of Enamel

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 April 1927 · page 4

Many owner drivers occasionally wish to smarten up the appearance of the mudguards fitted to their cars with black enamel, but the main…

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Child Saves Train

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 2

Hearing a peculiar noise coming from the direction of Charity Creek bridge, near Wingham, a little girl sought assistance and, on investigation being…

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Better Farming Train

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 2

The Better Farming Train will commence a tour of the Lower and Central North Coast (Dungog to Grafton), on May 16th, and will spend, three to…

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Morris Britain's Motor Mayician

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 4

The enormous success the Morris concerns have enjoyed in the last few years has placed Mr. Morris in the position of a national personality. He…

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Motor Fuels Getting the Best Out of Your Car

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 6

The British imperial Oil Co. write as follows:-- The motorist who is keen on getting the best results from his engine…

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Morris Britain's Motor Magician

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 4

The enormous success the Morris concerns have enjoyed in the last few years has placed Mr. Morris in the position of a national personality…

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National Roads

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 8

The only State to stand out of the National Road Agreement is New South Wales. The Federal Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Hill) is still…

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Better Farming Train

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 4

The Better Farming Train will commence a tour of the Lower and Central North Coast (Dungog to Grafton.) on May 16th, and will…

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A Road Matter To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 4

Sir,—I have just received a Communication, which I would like yon to publish a reply to. I would say it is remarkable to…

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The Railway Bill

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 2

The Railway Bill, now before Parliament, empowers the Government to dispense with the services of any Commissioner within three months…

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