A Motorist's Requiem
Here lies the body of Edwin Gray, He died defending his right of way; He was right, dead right, as he drove along…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1938
1,104 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 56
Railway Picnic Annual Gathering at Taree
The annual picnic, for railway employees in No. 1 district, was held on the Taree showground on Monday. The weather was showery, and heavy rain at…
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According to Mr. H. C. Carter, M.L.A., for Liverpool Plains, further representations are being made to have the work re-commenced on the…
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Hon. L. O. Martin has received the following letter from the Minister for Works and Local Government:-- I received your letter dated 5th…
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Reginald Carey, of Killabakh, was charged with failing to return a motor rider's license. Sergeant Stenner stated that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Robbing the Railways Heavy Losses on North Coast Convicted Men Sent to Gaol
Al Kempsey Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. R. Solling P.M., Allan Morris pleaded guilty to four charges of stealing from railway trucks between…
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The annual picnic of the No. 4 Railway District, extending from Dungog to Wauchope, was held on Monday week on the Taree Showground…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kempsey Police Court Wednesday, 19th January, before Mr. R. Soiling, P.M. Systematic Robbery from Railways. Gang of Local Thieves in Operation. Between Eungai and Kempsey
Recent investigations by Det.-Constable Lyons, in conjunction with Railway detectives, have disclosed a most elaborate scheme of robbery from…
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Just at the present time, not only are works being proceeded with at the Cedar Party Creek Bridge at Wingham, but also at the "Tin"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General. Broken Axle Delays Train
The day train from Kempsey to Sydney was delayed for two hours on Friday morning last, in consequence of the breaking of an axle between…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tableland Road Mr. Killmore Supplies Valuable Information. (To the Editor.)
Sir,--Following my suggestion to concentrate on 28 miles of main road from Thumb Creek to the summit of Point Lookout as the first…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Notes. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Rubber Number Plates
Number plates made of rubber are now obtainable in England. Their advantages are that they will not rattle, that they do not reflect the light of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Mechanically-minded Motorists
Generally speaking, the present-day motorist is mechanically-minded, according to Mr. J. Fielder, chief engineer of the N.R.M.A. This does not…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Motor Car Noise
The British Ministry of Transport has established certain standards for various vehicles beyond which noisiness should not rise, and most…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Wingham Police Court Friday, January 21. Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M. Motor Rider's License
Reginald Carey, of Killabakh, was charged with failing to return a motor rider's license. Sergeant Stenner started that the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mechanically Minded Motorists
Generally speaking, the present day motorist is mechanically minded, according to Mr. J. Fielder, chief engineer of the N.R.M.A. This does not necessarily…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →England's Motoring Offences
The British criminal statistics for 1935 show that the total number of 750,000 persons found guilty of offences of all kinds, 57 per cent, were found…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motor World News and Notes Prom the N.r.m.a. Oil Problems in Italy
A rise of petrol prices in Italy from 2/5 per gallon to 3/1 emphasises the need for emancipating the country from imported oil. Signor Mussolini hopes to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Travelling Stock and Motor Traffic
The Chief Veterinary Surgeon asked the Board to indicate the position in this P.P. District as regards stock travelling along public roads…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Rider's License
Reginald Carey, of Killabakh, was charged with failing to return a motor rider's license. Sergeant Stenner stated that the…
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