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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

635 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 11 of 32

FOOTPATHS--ROADS (To the Editor.)

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

Sir,--In issue of March 7th I read a letter signed "Property Owner," who is not satisfied by having the streets concreted, without…

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Trespassed on Railway Truck

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 2

James Lardner, M. Dumas and Claude Duckett, coloured men, were each fined £2, in default four days' imprisonment for being found…

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Road-making in Wartime. State Plans Are Affected

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 5

While the full effect of wartime conditions had not been felt by June 30 last, the New South Wales road-building plans had commenced to change…

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School Patrols and Motorists

The Northern Champion · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. issues a reminder to motorists that the law will deal severely with any driver who ignores the warning given by the flags of the school…

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Upper Bowman Road. (To the Editor)

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 2

Sir,—Will you allow me space in your paper to express my feelings on work done on the Upper Bowman Road recently. Might I state it is…

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Nowendoc Road. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 3

Sir.—A letter appealed in "The Winham Chronicle" referring to the, in regard to the Nowendoc road—written by Councillor J. H…

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90 Miles of Road. Built in 64 Days. Story of Great Construction Feat

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 6

"The construction of 90 miles of the strategic road from Birdum, in Central Australia, in 64 days, is not only definite proof of the efficiency…

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Train Passenger Injured

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 4

While travelling from Sydney on Monday night Miss Essie Guthrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Guthrie, of Clyde Street, Kempsey, met with…

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A Road Matter. Development of the Bulga Plateau

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 March 1941 · page 6

Derailment of Works and Local Government, 25th March, 1941. Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick,—In view of the interest taken in regard to the…

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Current Topics. Roads and Local Defences

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 2

A request for a secret session of Parliament was made by Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.H.R., on the adjournment of the House of Representatives on…

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Motor Fatality Inquest

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 4

At the Kempsey Court House on Saturday morning, Mr. N. L. Parker, District Coroner, concluded the inquest into the deaths of James…

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Wootton Bridge

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 3

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. L. O. Martin, M.L.A., Minister for Works and Local Government:…

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Coronial Inquiry. Double Fatality in Motor Accident. Verdict of Accidental Death

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 3

At Kempsey Court House on Saturday last the District Coroner, Mr. N. L. Parker, J.P., held an inquiry concerning the death of James Joseph…

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Foothills on the Road to Victory

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

The triumphs of British arms in Libya, Eritrea and Abyssinia and the glorious victory over the Italian fleet in the Eastern…

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Our Mail Bag. a Road Complaint. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 2

Sir,--The residents of South West Rocks are expressing their indignation at the disgraceful condition of our front street. The Shire grader…

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Upper Manning Road Connection. To the Editor "Wingham Chronicle."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 2

Sir,—Please grant me space in your valuable paper to reply to a letter written by Edwin Cooper, of Glenwarrin, in which be refers to certain…

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Motor Collision

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

A collision occurred on the Gloucester road between the Krambach mail car and the school 'bus driven by Mr. Stan Bryant, this morning…

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New Bridges on Nowendoo Mt. George Road

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 5

The following communication has been received by the Hon. L. O. Martin. M.L.A., Minister for Works and Local Government, from Mr. D. Craig, the…

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New Interior Road 90 Miles in 64 Days Great Construction Feat

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 3

"The construction of 90 miles of the strategic road from Birdum, in Central Australia, in 64 days, is not only definite proof of the efficiency and vigour of…

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Hospital Auxiliary Bridge Party

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 4

Intending patrons of the Kempsey Hospital Auxiliary bridge party should note that same will be held at Griffin's Cafe on Thursday, May…

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