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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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"Take No Liquor." Judge's Advice to Motorist

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 8

"No man who is driving a motor car should take liquor. That is the safe rule," declared Judge Betts in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court in…

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Macleay Shire Council Bog and Quag Complaints. Muddy Roads, Eroded River Banks, Broken Culverts and Broken Promises . . . Make Up The Usual Shire Day

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 6

At Monday's Shire meeting there were present Councillors A. H. Mar-riott (President), D. J. Avery, M. A. Clancy, R. H. Johnston, Alb. Jeffery, and W. Schmidt…

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Tablelands Road

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 3

In furtherance to the proposal to connect the Nambucca district with the Tablelands by way of road, I wish to report that Mr. Walter…

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A Road Matter

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 5

It was decided that immediate action be taken to establish a public road through Mrs. Lower's property on Rhone's Creek…

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Road Transport the Pedestrian

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

The following article is the third of a series issued by the Department of Road Transport. Road safety is a problem that will…

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Narrow Escape. Strathcedar Road Again

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

In our last issue we mentioned the narrow escape Mr. Joe Estell and Mr. F. Woollard had on the Strathcedar Road from a serious motor accident…

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Forster-Tuncurry Road. The Lifebuoys

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 6

The Acting Pilot at Forster (Mr. G. A. Palmer), in a letter to the meeting of the Manning Shire Council on Monday, stated that the…

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Road Safety. Hints for Children

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 11

Hope for the solution of the road accident problem lies largely with the rising generation. It is proverbially difficult to teach an old dog new…

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

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 11

One hundred and fifty "man-hours" a day are estimated to be spent by the London metropolitan police in attending courts to give evidence in…

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Toll of the Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 7

Road accidents have decreased by about 88 per cent since the operation of the metropolitan traffic code, according to an estimate made by police…

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Official Correspondence. A Road Matter

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 2

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A. for Gloucester, has received the following letter from the Department of Main Roads: "Dear Sir,—With reference to your…

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New Bridge

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

On Wednesday the New South Wales Government decided to construct a bridge over the Hawkesbury River at Peat's Ferry. The…

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Bridge at Peat's Ferry

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

A toll bridge is to be constructed over the Hawkesbury River at Peat's Perry, at a cost of between £400,000 and £500,000. The work of designing and…

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Two Fined For Train "Scaling."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

Phillip Bowes (27), and his wife, Kathleen Bowes (21), appeared at the West Maitland Court on Wednesday on charges of having travelled between…

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Road Safety. the Cyclist

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

Probably greater care is called for on the part of the cyclist than the rider or driver of any other vehicle. His vehicle is almost noiseless and…

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Tablelands Road (To the Editor.)

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

Sir,--May I, through your valued paper, pass a few remarks on the proposed Tableland Road? Having put in 50 odd years of my life…

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Bridge Over the Hawkesbury State Cabinet Decides to Proceed with Work at Peat's Ferry. Cost Over £100,000: Take Three Years to Build

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

A toll bridge is to be constructed over the Hawkesbury River at Peat's Ferry, at a cost of between £400,000 and £500,000…

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Tableland Railway?

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 6

Efforts to have a railway line built from the Clarence to New England and the North-west are being revived at Grafton. South…

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Latest Telegrams. Fatal Motor Accident. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Stutchbury, aged 32, son-in-law of Mr. H. M. Horsington, M.L.A., according to the police was crossing a street when he was struck…

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Road Safety. The Motorist. —(2)—

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 3

In the modern car the motorist has placed in his hands an instrument that can be of immense benefit and enjoyment. He can move from…

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