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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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Tinonee to Wingham Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 8

"Government Gazette," June 19, 1860: His Excellency the Governor-General .... having deemed it expedient to open and make a parish road (to be…

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Solid Tyres and Road Damage. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 5

The Minister for Transport said at Kyogle that the use of solid tyred timber lorries was destroying newly-constructed roads, and there was no…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 2

According to tho Commissioners' annual report for year ended June 30, 1932, the railway refreshments rooms have been hard hit by the…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 2
Also in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer

Mr. Culhane informs us that the Railway Commissioners, who will be making a tour of inspection of the North Coast line, will arrive at…

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Langley Vale Tramline Damaged

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 2

During Friday last a bush fire was raging in the vicinity of the tramline that runs from the Langley Vale sawmill for some miles into the…

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To Motor Owners

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 5

The impression is held by many owners that they have to take their cars personally to the traffic office or nearest district registry to have the…

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

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 5

The N.R.M.A. does not regard as being sufficient in itself the suggestion by one of the major oil companies that the motorist's best…

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Child Killed by Motor Bus

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 4

Pathetic circumstances attended the death of little Marie Bailey, of Elizabeth-street Extended, Mayfield, following an accident at the Tighe's Hill…

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Motors and Motorists. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 9

Exports of British motorcars to the Irish Free State in December last fell to £2,795. In the same month of 1931 they were £49,081--a decline of £46,286…

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Darwin Aerodrome Unsuitable for Oversea Service. Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 4

The Minister for Defence declares that the aerodrome at Darwin is not large enough or properly equipped for use by a regular oversea air service…

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Train Wrecked Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 4

London: A passenger train was derailed and wrecked outside Omagh (Tyrone). Twenty passengers were injured. It is alleged that, the points were…

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The Mikado Catches a Train

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 7

Here is a glimpse of the Emperor of Japan hurrying to catch a train. "Suddenly from the palace gates two motorcycles and sidecars went…

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Triumph of Engineering the Great Zambesi Bridge

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 7

It was in 1855 that Dr. Livingstone, the great missionary and explorer, discovered the stupendous cascades now known to us as the Victoria Falls. The…

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Main Roads Expenditure £890,000 for Half Year Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 4

During the six months ended December last the main Roads Board expenditure in New South Wales announced to £890,000, of which £572,230 came out of…

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Lorries and Roads Solid Tyres Suicidal. Says Transport Commissioner Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 4

The Minister for Transport said at Kyogle that the use of solid tyred timber lorries was destroying newly constructed roads. There was no reason why…

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Motor Notes

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 1
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

A Bill to compel Hong-Kong motorists to take out insurance against third party liability risks has been introduced. It is encountering…

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

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. does not regard as being sufficient in itself the suggestion by one of the major oil companies that the motorist's best protection against being…

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Spencer's Creek Bridge

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1933 · page 4

Mr. Jemison, the contractor for the new bridge over Spencer's Creek, just below Jerseyille, is making good progress with the work. The concrete…

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