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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

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Railway Men Farewelled

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 1

Another splendid gathering of railway men was held at Kemp's Cafe, Taree, on Thursday night to bid farewell to the following:--Mr. Lloyd…

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To Motorists

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

Motorists and others in search of a good painting job should not miss giving Mr. Val. Rowland a trial at his premises opposite the Masonic Hall…

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Motors and Motorists. Oiled Plugs

Macleay Argus · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

An engine which is prone to oil-up the sparking plugs is frequently the cause of annoyance. The best precaution to take is to replenish the oil in…

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Warning to Motorists

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 4

THIS week at the Tarce police court two motorists were fined for not keeping close enough to the side of Manning street when about to approach the turning round the…

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Aeroplane at Smithtown

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 2

On Friday evening last the hum of an aeroplane engine had people downriver looking skyward. The 'plane, after circling overhead, finally came to…

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Road to the Coast

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 1

The following letter recently appeared in the "Walcha Witness," and is republished here by request.— In your recent issue there was…

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A Road Question To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 2

Sir—Port-Macquarie Walcha road. It was refreshing to read the letter out of your paper (the. "Walcha Witness," and which is…

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Lure of High Speed Confession of Two Famous Motor Drivers

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

Captain Malcolm Campbell is attempting to reach a speed of 180 miles an hour, or three miles a minute, in his new 450-h.p. Napter…

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Aeroplane at Smithtown

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 4

Friday evening last an aeroplane, belonging to the Eagle Air Service at Brisbane, landed at Smithtown. The 'plane was in charge of Lieut. Frewin…

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Crescent Head Road

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 4

At the recent monthly meeting of Crescent Head Progress Association, the Secretary, Mr. B. F. Young, was instructed to write to Macleay Shire…

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New Motor Fuel

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 4

The Irish Statesman writes:—We are not greatly alarmed by the declarations that the bottom of the oil wells of the world is in sight, and that in a…

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Bridge Over Bellinger

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

The Bellinger Shire Council has offered the Public Works Department £3000 towards the cost of Urunga bridge over the Bellinger, and a…

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Car on Rails Drunk Stops Train. Sequel in Police Court

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 1

Patrick D. Walsh looked upon wins when it was red, and as a result while driving his car from Casino to Kyogle, imagined the railway line…

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Wingham Police Court Friday, February 25, 1927. (Before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.m.) Breaches of Motor Act

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

Gordon James Ninnes for not returning number plate of motor bike. Plea of guilty entered. Fined 10s and 8s costs…

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Railway Matters

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 3

Mr. W. C. Quinton, Northern Area Commissioner, will visit Macksville on March 8, and will be prepared to discuss local matters requiring…

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British Motor Trade. Organising Secretary Appointed

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

The Association of British Motor Manufacturers, Ltd., in conjunction with the Australian Association of British Manufacturers and their…

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Railway Inspection

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

The Northern Area Commissioner of Railways, Mr. Quinton, is expected to arrive at Kempsey on March 8th next, when an inspection will be made. On…

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Motors and Motorists. Tyre Repairs

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

Handling of tyres when repairing punctures has been made wonderfully easy by the adoption of the well base rim and the straight side cover. These…

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Motorists and Horse Troughs

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. draws the attention of motorists to the fact that it is illegal for them to use water troughs for the purpose of filling their radiators, or for…

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Main Roads Board. Visit to Walcha Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

THE Main Roads Board, comprising the full personnel (Messrs. Garlick, Newell, and Upton) paid a visit of inspection over portion of the Walcha…

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