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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Road-worker's Injury

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 4

Mr. Ken Thompson, of Ennis, whilst repairing a culvert last week, accidentally let a large plank drop on his big toe crushing it very badly. He…

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Trouble Over a Bridge. Broken Promises Alleged

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 5

At the District Court, Kempsey, Wednesday, before his. Honor Judge Mocatta, W. G. Boulton proceeded against Matthew Wallace for the…

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Health Test for Motorists

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 4

As a sequel to the collapse and death of a motorist while driving his rear recently, a city medical man has suggested to the N.R.M.A. that in the…

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Alleged Indecent Action. Case From Yarras. Railway Worker Found Not Guilty

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 2

At Kempsey Quarter Sessions this week, before Judge Mocatta, Donald F. McPherson was charged that on December 30th, at Yarras, he…

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Motors and Motorists. Dunc Gray and His Speedwell

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 10

Olympic representative 1928, three State championships, one Australasian championship, four club (GouIburn) championships, as well as the honor of…

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Those Billiard Table Roads

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 10

The Tintembar Shire Council has decided to proceed with the work of completing the macadamising the road between the Lismore and Ballina…

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Newcastle-sydney Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 10

Mr. Wearne gave notice in the Legislative Assembly of his intention to ask the Minister for Local Government--"In view of the fact that the…

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The Manning Bridge. To the Editor, "M. R. Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 7

Sir,--One feels quite pleased, in view of developments, that modesty actuated him in seeking a nom-deguerre, for it really would not have…

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Motor Notes. to Free Spring Bolt of Hard Grease

The Northern Champion · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 7

When the grease hole in n bolt is drilled lengthwise, the old, hardened grease may be loosened and started out so that the pressure lubricator will…

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Three Weeks Motor Trip. Mr. R. J. McCORMICK'S TOUR

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 11

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McCormick, Miss Doris McCormick and Miss Findlater, returned to Taree on Sunday after an enjoyable motoring tour…

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World Motor War. Ford v. CHEVROLET

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 12

The departure, of Mr. Henry Ford from America to Europe is believed to be the prelude to a stupendous fight, involving £1,000,000,000, for the…

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Motor Notes Clearing Carbon From Valve Seat

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 6

When carbon lodges on a valve scat, making a small lump, a mild, clicking knock results, and there is a leakage past the vaive with some…

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Railway Notes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 March 1929 · page 10

Classes in engines and Westing house brakes together with safe-working, have been re-opened at the R. and T. Institute. They are being held…

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Current Topics Billabong Bridge

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

Temporary repairs are to be effected to the Billabong Bridge, and it is expected same will be ready for light motor traffic for the show next…

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That Bridge Case From Macksville

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

After voluminous evidence had been given in the case before the District Court at Kempsey, in which W. G. Boulton proceeded against Matthew…

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Gumma Bridge Case. Verdict for Defendant

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

At the District Court, Kempsey, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, before His Honor Judge Mocatta, W. G. Boulton proceeded against…

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Run Down by a Train. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

Harry Thompson, aged 50, a railway fe[?]ler, was ran down and killed by a tram near Inverell. The body was shockingly mutilated…

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Pindimar Railway Referred to Committee

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 2

The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday 27th March had before it a proposal to refer to the Works 'Committee for inquiry and report a…

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Motors and Motorists. Ford's Part in Growth of British Motor Trade

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 11

Of the news that is constantly coming through in connection with the revival of British trade this year and of the motor industry in particular, a…

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Bridge Over Wang Wauk River

The Northern Champion · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 3

S.L. Gardner, Esq., M.H.R., has been informed as follows:—Sir.—With reference to your communication dated 22/2/29, covering…

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