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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

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Bridge Over the Manning

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. E. Chapman, Tinonee writes: "I have received a very encouraging letter from the Federal Treasurer, who thinks that we may get Federal…

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Sleeper on Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 6

We have been informed that when Mrs. G. W. Cross was driving home from Wingham one night this week, she had to shift a sleeper or log of…

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Bridge Proposals To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 8

Sir,—I understand a movement is to be launched in the near future for the erection of a low-level bridge at or near the Tiri. Anyone who has seen…

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What Morris Thinks of Our Roads

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 9

Mr. W. R. Morris says he expected to find far worse roads here than he has so far discovered. Last week he travelled from Sydney to Canberra and…

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Bridge Over the Manning To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 8

Dear Sir,—In your issue of 29th Feb. is a letter by Mr. E. Wright of Tuncurry, which is well worthy of consideration. In my younger day…

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Reduced by One Hour Port Stephens Trip. New Road Finished

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 10

Calculated to shorten the distance from Newcastle to Port Stephens by nine miles and the travelling time by an hour, a new road…

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Motors and Motorists. Using the Brakes

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 11

When applying the brakes, no matter how hard, you should always allow a fair margin for contingencies. These contingencies include the sudden…

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Motors and Motorists. Oil Level Indicator

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 9

The crank case oil-level indicator, consisting of a wire rod which is raised and lowered by a float in the sump, can be a very great nuisance when the…

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North Coast Road and Manning Bridge. (To the Editor "M.R. Times")

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 8

Dear Sir,--A tetter appealing in last issue over the signature of Hugh McKimmon was answered in advance by mine to E. Wright which…

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The Walcha Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 4

WE received a ring from Mr. "Dick" Leyland, of the Long Flat hotel, during the week in regard to the clearing of the road to Walcha for the benefit of travellers,…

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Irish Railways

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 7

The peculiarities of the Irish railway service are proverbial, but the inconvenience caused by the casual methods adopted is not without its humorous side. A…

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Motor Notes. Exciting Doings at Daytona Beach

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 6

The month of February was a most eventful one at Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.A., for the local authorities staged a race meeting…

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Save Cicar Butts. New Railway by Law

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 9

The following amendment of clause 36 of by law No. 739 which was recently adopted by the State Railway and [?]way Commissioners was…

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North Coast Road and Manning Bridge To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 1

Dear Sir.—I see by a letter from Mr. J. E. Chapman, of Tinonee (the man who has been entrusted with the care of the Tinonee bridge proposal)…

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North Coast Road and Manning Bridge To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 1

Dear Sir,—A letter appearing in last issue over the signature of Hugh McKinnon was answered in advance by mine to E. Wright, which…

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Train Derated Near Stroud Road Traffic Held Up. Passengers Transhipped

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

Laden with ashes a goods train, made up of an, engine and 14 waggons, left the rails four miles on the northern side of Stroud Road, about 3.30…

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Engineer's Report. Bowman Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 4

With reference to the work of repairing and improving the condition of this road I have to report for the first eight weeks the plant experienced…

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Main Roads' Maintenance Comprehensive Scheme by Municipal Council

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 3

At the Municipal Council meeting on Thursday the Clerk submitted an estimate for an application for maintenance on the main roads of the…

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Dorrigo-guyra Railway

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

"Dorrigo Gazette": On Thursday morning we were advised by wire by Mr. R. S. Vincent Member for Raleigh, that he had been officially…

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New Railway By-law

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

The following amendment of clause 36 of by-law No. 739, which was recently adopted by the State Railway and Tramway Commissioners was…

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