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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

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

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 3

In order to make sure that the safety glass used in a prominent manufacturers' cars is of the required standard, samples are…

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Trespassing on Railway Property

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 2
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

Ned Hodges and Harold Rees were charged with trespassing on railway property, and were fined £2 each…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Belgium's Bid for Tourists

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 8

Reduced cost of petrol, 40 per cent, off visa charges and half-price entrance to State museums are amongst the attractions offered to tourists in…

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Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.h.a. Petrol and Alcohol

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 6

On account of the number of accidents which occurred during the Christmas season in New York (263 deaths), the municipal authorities…

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Railway Ambulance Corps. Taree and District

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 8

The annual examination of the above was held, on Thursday, 23rd ult. There were 60 members present. There are still 20 members in the…

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Road is Needed

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 2

Sir Earle Page's remarks concerning decentralisation, at Grafton, recently, were opportune. But we seem to grow old waiting for the…

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Sir Earle Page. Memories As a Pioneer Motorist

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 7

When Sir Earle Page, Commonwealth Minister for Commerce, came bowling along the bitumen-surfaced roads into Brisbane last week…

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Killed by Motor Car. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 5

Mrs. Daisy Kelly (52) was killed and her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy O'Brien, seriously injured when knocked down by a motor car at…

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Feeder Roads

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 1

When Sir Earle Page, Minister for Commerce, was at Bowra Friday last a deputation from Nambucca Shire Council requested him to secure for…

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Police Wireless Patrol. Supervision of Road Traffic

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

The Hon. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A.. Secretary for Mines and Minister for Forests, has received the following communication from the…

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Road Safety. the Meaning of Courtesy. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 5

The Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, has issued a special appeal to residents of the State to co-operate in what he calls the "New Deal for…

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Special Traffic Squad for Central Coast Road Courtesy and Safety

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 3

On Wednesday last Constables Grover and Pugh, who for some years have been attached to the Traffic Branch of the Police Department, arrived in…

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Bridge Approaches Damaged

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 7

The approaches to a concrete bridge over Corienbob Creek, on Sturt Highway, six miles west of Lower Tarcutta, were washed cut recently,…

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Toll Gates on Harbour Bridge

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 7

The practice of jostling for positions at the toll gates of the Sydney Harbour Bridge still goes on, and it is quite a common occurrence to note…

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Burrell Creek-Wingham Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 4

After attending Wingham Show on the first day, the Member for the District (Hon. L. O. Martin, Minister of Justice), visited the proposed…

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Vocational Training Train. Official Opening Ceremony

Macleay Argus · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 6

Despite the inclement weather on Wednesday night last, there was an interested crowd in attendance at the mobile vocational training train in…

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Railway Excursions

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

In this issue the Department of Railways announces the arrangements made for excursionists who will travel for Easter…

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Railway Commissioner's Visit to Wingham. Happy Jaunt to Elands. Mr. Hartigan Pleased With Scenery

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 4

On Friday morning last the Commissioner for Railways was conveyed to the Bulga Plateau by motor car. The party comprised: Mr. T. J…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 March 1939 · page 2

InI this issue, the Department of Railways announces the arrangements made for Excursionists who will travel for Easter…

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