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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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New Works. State Programme. £350,000 to be Spent on Roads and Bridges. Where Does the Manning Shire Council Come In? What About Rocks Crossing?

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 3

More than £350,000 is to be made available immediately by the State Government to carry out a comprehensive programme of developmental…

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Business for Railways

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

In order to keep a firmer hold on their patrons, railway companies in England now undertake household removals. Not only are they willing to…

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Big Motor-car for £15

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 2

A motor-car which was built to the order of the German ex-Ka[?]ier, was recently for sale in London. The price was £15—but there was a…

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Proposed New Roads

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 4

A meeting was held at the School of Arts Club on Wednesday night last to consider the resuscitation of the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce. Mr. W…

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Roads and Bridges

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 3

The New South Wales Government is making immediately available at least £350,000 for developmental road work and bridges in many parts of the State…

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The Harbour Bridge

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 10

There can be little doubt, says Sydney Morning Herald, that the Commissioner for Main Roads would be prepared to vary a well-known proverb…

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£350,000 to Be Spent on Roads and Bridges

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 1

More than £350,000 is to be made available immediately by the State Government to carry out a comprehensive programme of developmental road works…

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Melbourne Centenary Bridge Contract for £58,000 Work to Proceed at Once

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 4

The Commisioners of Melbourne Harbour Trust, after consultation with the Premier, have selected the design submitted by Messrs. Hancock and Clayton…

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Official Correspondence. Road—Gloucester Shire Boundary Towards Bucca Wauka

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

The Hon, Walter Bennett, Member for Gloucester, has been informed that the Main Roads Board have allotted a sum of £2,500 for the…

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Firely Road Grant Manning Shire Refused Permission to Divert Money

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

The Hon. Walter Bennett, Member for Gloucester, has been informed that the Main Roads Board have allotted a sum of £2,500 for the…

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February Railway Excursions Single Pare for Double Journey. Sleeping Berth Facilities

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

Following on the many railway excursions run towards the close of last year comes the announcement of a further series about the middle…

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Purchase of Railway Sleepers

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2
Also in Macleay Argus

With reference to the purchase of railway sleepers by the Railway Department the Minister for Transport (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) advises…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. "Private" or "Business."

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 6

A point of great importance to every English motorist was raised at Ystrad (Eng.) Police Court recently when a motorist was charged…

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Railway Excursions

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 3

Following on the many railway excursions run towards the close of last year comes the announcement of a further series about the middle…

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

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 8

To save throwing one's [?] on to the seat or probably on the floor, where it invariably lands, a [?] clip has been introduced by an English…

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February Railway Excursions. Single Fare for Double Journey

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

Following on the many railway excursions run towards the close of last year comes the announcement of a further series about the middle…

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Big Increase in Kempsey Railway Business

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

The figures of business transacted at the Kempsey railway station for the 12 months ended December 31st, 1933, show greatly increased…

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New Motoring Business

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

Motor owners are notified that Mr. D. H. (Harry) Barlow, late N.R.M.A., has opened up a motor repair business in Robinson's Buildings,…

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Motor Accident at Cooperabung. Man and Woman Injured

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

On Thursday morning Mr. Warren left Port Macquarie for Kempsey by car, accompanied by a lady passenger, Mrs. Pearce. Heavy rain was…

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