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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

1,031 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 5 of 52

Road Music

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 8

At a remarkable concert held recently in the town of Nauen, Germany, under the auspicies of the Prussian Transport Ministry, the…

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Wombeyan Caves Road

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 6

In a report received by the Tourist Department from the N.R.M.A. representative at Bowral the road to Wombeyan Caves is described as very fair…

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Correspondence the Coomba Road (To the Editor)

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 7

Sir.—Kindly allow me space to finally reply to W. C. Roberts' article in your issue of 11th January. My previous reply to his very important…

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Motor Notes. From the N.R.M A.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 3

N.R.M.A. MEMBERSHIP GROWS. Following a substantial increase in enrolments during the past few months the N.R.M.A. looks forward…

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

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 6

A youthful motorist who was involved in an accident with a police car in Chicago was sentenced by the magistrate to compose a 500-word essay on safety…

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Railway Pars

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 4

Mr. F. McMahon, ballast supervisor at Taree, has been promoted to train control officer at South Grafton. Mr. T. Bartley, relief officer, has also been…

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"Pigs Take the Plunge." Sensational Experience. Loaded Motor Lorry in River

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 9

At an early hour on Monday morning, Mr. Monty Williams, of Tinonee, had a sensational experience. Mr. Williams was on his way to the…

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Taree Railway Station. a Hive of Industry

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 5

Few townspeople except railway users have any idea of the amount of activity at the Taree railway station, and this has been going on for…

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Visit of Railway Commissioner Due at Taree Friday, February 7

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 10

On Sunday night next Mr. Hartigan, Railway Commissioner, and his mechanical staff, intend to leave Sydney for the annual inspection of the…

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Mount Isa Mines. to Build Railway in North Australia. Brisbane

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 February 1936 · page 5

Mount lsa Mines, Ltd., which is one of the largest silver-lead milling companies in the world, is seeking Government permission to build a…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners. Due at Wingham Next

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 4

On Sunday night last Mr. Hartigan, Railway Commissioner, and his mechanical staff, left Sydney for the annual inspection of the North…

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Taree Railway Station. A Hive or Industry

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 4

Few townspeople except railway users have any idea of the amount of activity at the Taree railway station, and this has been going on for…

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Fell on to Railway Line

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 4

While standing on the Eungai Rail station on Friday night, Mr. James Keast, an elderly resident of that centre, overbalanced and fell on to…

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Visit of Chief Railway Commissioner

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1936 · page 4

The Chief Commissioner for Railways and his staff, on their annual tour of the North Coast line, are due to arrive at Kemnsey at 9.45 p.m…

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Road Reports

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 3

In response to the numerous enquiries concerning the road to Port Stephens, the R.A.C.A. advises that for the whole of the distance from…

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Road "Hog" Caught

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 1

At the Temora Police Court, a district resident was fined £5, in default 11 days' hard labor, on a charge of driving a truck in a manner…

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Railway Commissioners at Wingham. Deputation to Mr. Hartigan. Electric Light to be installed at Wingham Railway Station. Most Courteous Commissioner

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

Just before 1 p.m. to-day (Friday) the Railway Commissioners arrived at Wingham, on their way back to Sydney, after having been up North…

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Wingham Railway Station. Revenue For January. Increase In Goods Business

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 4

We are indebted to Mr. J. H. Ware, Station Master at Wingham, for supplying us with the particulars of business transacted at Wingham Railway…

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Stop Lights on Trams

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

The only vehicle on the road today that is not required by law to indicate the intention of the driver to stop is the tram. Recent suggestions in…

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

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 10

A charge of reckless driving was made against Joseph Hanzlik, of Baltimore (U.S.A.) after his car had run over him and injured his hip…

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