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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

951 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 12 of 48

Bridge for Tiri To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Sir.—I saw a letter of the 9th March in the "Wingham Chronicler about a bridge proposal from Mr. G. S. Hill, of Bungay—such bridge to be erected…

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Bridge Over the Manning. To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Dear Sir,—In yours of 10th inst. is a letter by J. E. Chapman commenting on my letter in which I supported Mr. Ern Wright's idea of…

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CORRESPONDENCE The Manning Bridge To the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Sir,—I understand. Mr. J. E. Chapman has withdrawn from the bridge contest, as the mosquitoes so prevalent around the old bridge site are…

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Grant of £10,000. for Road Aberdeen-rouchel-davis Creek

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. W. Cameron, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication dated 15th inst.), which will be read wieh much interest by the…

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Ambulance Chases Mountain Train. Boy with Pin in Throat

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 2

When the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen of Methven Street, Lithgow, swallowed as safety pin, which is stuck opened in the child's…

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Pretty Gloucester Wedding. Quaint Train of Tulle Over Crepe De Chine. McGILL--STREET

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 6

A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Church Gloucester, on March 10, when Mies Dora Street, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L…

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State Roads Policy

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

The announcement by the Premier (Mr. Bavin) during his northern tour that the Government's proposed roads policy, based on recommendations by…

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Road Destroyers

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 7

The problem of destruction of country roads by heavy log-haulers is in in need of immediate solution, says the N.R.M.A. There are many roads,…

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Federal Road Aid

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

Indication of the importance given to Federal aid in road construction in the United States is given in a statement supplied to the N.R.M.A. by…

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Extension of Taylor's Arm Road

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 4

Re representations by Mrs. Mary Smith, of "Burrapine," Thumb Creek Post Office, addressed to and presented by you and your personal…

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Motors and Motorists. Dodge Brothers' Motor Body Work

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 7

It is characteristic of the Standardised Motors Limited that they have continually improved the body work as fitted to Dodge Brothers' products,…

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Motor Mechanics

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 6

A number of counry folk, especially those that have more boys than can be utilised in looking, after the farm, set about selecting a career for…

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Motors and Motorists. New Industry for Tasmania Sir James O'Grady Lays Foundation of Rapson Tyre Factory

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 6

This week marks an important step in the industrial development of the Commonwealth. On Monday, the Governor of Tasmania (Sir Tames…

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Drunken Motorists and Lost Licenses

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 7

The Minister for Justice (Mr. Lee) declared at the week-end that he wished to make it clear that it was useless for persons who had lost their…

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Proposed Bridge. Letter to Council

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 3

Mr. H. E. Chapman wrote to the Manning Shire Council meeting on Monday under date February 22, thus…

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Deputations to Shire on Various Roads

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 1

Practically the whole of the after­noon session of Monday'a meeting of the Manning Shire Council was taken up with matters brought forward by…

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Motor Notes. a Screen Wiper Hint

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 4

Some damage may be done to a screen wiper of the vacuum operated type if its blade is pulled backwards and forwards With the valve shut, and…

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State Roads Policy

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 1

The announcement by Mr. Bavin, the Premier, during his northern tour that the Government's proposed roads policy, based on recommendations by…

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Car Through Bridge

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

While Mr. Venus Billingham was proceeding to Kempsey Show early on Thursday morning by car, and crossing a bridge near Moorland, the rear…

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Proposed Bridge Letter to Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 3

Mr. J. E. Chapman wrote to the Manning Shire Council meeting on Monday week under date February 22, thus:—…

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