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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

1,029 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 52

Artist's Struggle. Bitter Road to Success. "I Want to Forget Concrete."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 4

"I want to forget gutters and footpaths and drains," said Mr. Henry Hanke, winner of the 1934. Archibald art prize, to a reporter from "The…

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Taree Police Court. Wednesday, January 23 (Before Messrs A. H. Collins and F. S. J. Auton, Js.P.). Trespassing on Railway

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 1

Alexander Heyborn pleaded not guilty to a charge of having wilfully trespassed on railway property at Taree on January 22…

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Little Run Requirements Bridges and Road Work Inspection by Shire Councillors

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 January 1935 · page 4

On Wednesday morning last, the following Councillors of Manning Shire— in company with Mr. R. J. Montgomry (Shire Engineer)—made an…

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When the Railway Commissioner Travels Vicious Suggestion Repudiated

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 January 1935 · page 1

In the issue of the "Railway Advocate," published on January 15, appeared the text of a departmental document containing instructions that…

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Taree Police Court Wednesday, January 23. (Before Messrs. A. B. Collins and F. S. J. Auton, Js.P.) Trespassing on Railway

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 January 1935 · page 1

Alexander Heyborn pleaded not guilty to a charge of trespassing on railway property at Taree on January 22. Arthur George Lainson, Traffic…

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Kempsey Police Court. A Field Day for Folk with a Flair for Fight. Slight Shock from Unlicensed Wireless Sets. Wednesday, January 23, before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M. Motor Traffic Cases

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 30 January 1935 · page 5

Frederick B. Freer, for whom Mr. H. J. Stewart pleaded guilty, was fined 2/-, with 5/6 costs for parking his car in a position not parallel to…

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Further R.a.c.a. Road Service

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 10

Further recent activities of the Road and Service Department of the R.A.C.A., have resulted in the establishment of four more service…

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Official Correspondence. Doyle's River Brush Land. Road Wanted—Also Land For Settlers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

Mr. E. C. Cooper, of Glenwarrin, has received the following letter from the Department of Lands: "Dear Sir,—Referring to your letter…

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In Parliament Government Railways (Free Passes) Amendment Bill. Second Reading

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 8

The following is a rather interesting discussion that took place in the Legislative Assembly of N.S.W. recently, on the question of giving "Free Railway…

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"When the Railway Commissioner Travels. Vicious Suggestion Reprinted

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 4

In the issue of the "Railway Advocate" published on January 15th appeared the text of a departmental document containing instructions that…

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

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 February 1935 · page 10

Highway authorities in England are being reminded by the Ministry of Transport of the desirability of taking action without delay in the matter…

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Bridge with "Nerves."

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 7

In speaking of circumstances which bear hardly on the nervous system, we often use the words "stress" and "strain." It is now proved that these…

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Motor Notes. From the N.R.M.A. Better Roads in Sweden

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 6

A considerable advance in the condition of Swedish roads is indicated by the fact that 18.2 per cent., or 15,000 kilometres, of the whole…

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Taree Police Court Wednesday, 30th JANUARY. Before Messrs. A. B. Collins and F. J. Auton, Js.P. Trespassing on Railway

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 7

Fifteen men, of various ages, were charged with wilfully trespassing on railway property at Taree on 30th January. Most of the defendants were strangers…

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Certified Motor Mechanics

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Central Executive Council of the Primary Producers' Union it was decided that the council use its influence to have…

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

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 7

ILLEGAL BOGUS TRAFFIC SIGNS Highway authorities in England are being reminded by the Ministry of Transport of the desirability of taking…

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Taree, Wednesday, January 30 (Before Messrs A. B. Collins and F. S. J. Anton, Js.P.). Trespassed on Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 8

Dudley Miller, Arthur Smith, James McDonald and Dave Brown pleaded guilty to having w[?]fully trespassed on railway property at Taree on January…

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Railway Picnic. Annual Smoko

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 February 1935 · page 8

The annual smoko of the committee of the picnic of the railway employees of No. 3 District, extending from Dungog to Wauchope, took place in the…

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The Aerodrome Proposal. "An Ideal Site."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council the Mayor (Ald. J. B. McElhone) said the proposed site at Wren's Creek was…

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Current Topics Cheap Sunday Excursion Train to Newcastle

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 2

Mr. Lainson, railway traffic inspector, was in town yesterday, making inquiries into the running of an excursion train from Gloucester…

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