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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Motors and Motorists. Ford v. EXPRESS

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 9

Worthy of an exciting movie was the performance of a Ford van a few days ago in chasing a fast express train. The English mail, which has jusst left…

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Upper Manning Roads. Work Within Shire Boundary Only

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 12

Cr. Summerville moved, pursuant to notice, at the meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Monday as follows:--"That, in the absence of any definite…

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Road Tests Reveal Striking Values Points of Excellence in Whippet 6

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

One of the main features which the Superior Whippet Fours and Sixes introduced ia that of Finger-Tip Control. It hau proved au exceedingly convenient…

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Motor Transport

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 4

It was a happy thought on the part of the Executive of the Motor Traders Association to invite Col. Bruxner, Minister for Local Government, to…

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Motor Notes

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 8

A new traffic law in the State of Wisconsin (U.S.A.) forbids any person to stand on the highway and wave a motorist. Fine £2 for first…

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Motor Notes

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 8

The analysis by the Ministry of Transport (Eng.) showing: the number of cars registered for the first time during the month of June…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. reminds motorists that the bush fire season is now with us, and that particular care is necessary when breaking motor camps to see that every…

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Motor Notes. "Toe In" and Camber

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 5

A setting which must be checked periodically is that of the "toe in" of the front wheels, a term which is most easily defined by explaining that…

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Traffic on the Bridge

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

Ald. J. B. McElhone, at the Municipal Council meeting last night, said he understood that there was a law in existence which debarred vehicles…

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Boundary Roads. Disclosure by Council Clerk

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 3

The question as to who is responsible for repairs to Kemp-street, a boundary road between the Municipal and Shire areas, and regarding which…

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News of the Day Stroud Shire Buys Road Plant

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

For some time the Stroud Shire Council have been considering the purchase of road making machinery, and yesterday the Councillors,…

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Echo of Bellimbopinni Motor Tragedy. Inquest on Raymond Wakely. the Sorry End to a "Day Out."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 3

The inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Raymond Wakely, known as Frederick Garrard, was resumed at the Kempsey Court…

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Firefly Bridge

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 4

We are informed by the Hon. W. Benett, M.L.A., that he has a promise from the Minister for Local Government Col. Bruxner) to visit the district in the near…

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Tacks on Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 3

A large quantity of lacks was scattered on the road outside the Kurri Kurri police station on Thursday night, with the object of putting police…

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Main Roads Expenditure Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

The Main Roads Board's annual report reveals that in five yours £4,000,000 have been expended in the county of Cumberland and £6,719,000 on…

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The Dog on the Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

The legal advisers of the N.R.M.A. disagree with the opinion expressed recently when it was held that a dog has no right to be on a highway…

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The Other Fellow on the Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

You all know him, that "other fellow." He causes all the accidents. He pulls away from the kerb without looking. He shoots into a main…

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Huge Road Expenditure. Country Receives Big Share. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

The Main Roads Board's annual report reveals that in five years £4,000,000 have been expended in the County of Cumberland and £6,719,000…

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Motoring Record

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 3

Norman ("Wizard") Smith broke the world's ten-mile motoring record on the Ninety-Mile Beach, at Auckland (N.Z.) averaging 148,637 miles an hour. He…

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Where the Money Goes Australia's Expenditure on Motor Cars

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 1

Replying to a deputation from the Toowoomba City Council, the Assistant Minister for Customs (Mr. Forde) said that the credit of Australia was…

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