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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

321 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 17

At the Mayfair "The Ghost Train"

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 May 1942 · page 6

"The Ghost Train," the celebrated stage success by Arnold Ridley, which ran for 655 performances at St. Martin's Theatre, London, has been…

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Train Times

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 4

In the new timetable issued on account of curtailment of train services we note that the 7.10 a.m. train from Kempsey to Sydney will run only on…

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Road Signs Down—up—down

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 3

There is an old saying that some folk never let the right hand know what the left is about. Apparently those in authority in Sydney seem to…

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Kendall-comboyne Road

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Macdonald, on behalf of the hon. member for Oxley, asked the Minister for Transport was it a fact that…

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Road Signs Down—Up—Down

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 3

Says the Macleay "Argus":— There is an old saying that some folk never let the right hand know what the left is about. Apparently…

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Rabbit Skins. Must Be Sent By Goods Train

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 2

The traffic in rabbit skins has developed to such an extent during recent months that the Department of Railways is unable to provide any longer…

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Kendall-comboyne Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 5

Mr. Macdonald, who recently visited the Oxley electorate, and with Major Shand, is looking after the interests thereof for Major Mitchell…

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Train Services. Down Journey

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 4

The 8.15 a.m. train, Sydney to Kempsey, Mondays to Saturdays, will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to Kempsey only…

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Kendall-Comboyne Road Question in Parliament

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 3

Mr. Macdonald: On behalf of the hon, member for Oxley, I ask the Minister for Transport if it is a fact that work on the bridge at the…

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By Strange Roads A Holiday Romance Chapter Ii. (Continued.)

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 2

"He looked at her, his watchful eyes unyielding and without any hint of softening. "He does not believe a word I say,"…

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Motor Speed Limit

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 4

Now that daylight is falling at the peak period of evening traffic the N.R.M.A. urges motorists not to exceed the 20 m.p.h. speed limit for…

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Kendall-Comboyne Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 1

"Gazette" (Wauchope): Mr. D. P. Macdonald has lost no time in furthering the interests of Oxley, and asked in the House, on behalf of the…

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Cattle on Roads Shire Declines Request

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 2

Pointing out that the military position was still of such a nature as to preclude any suggestion of easement of the ban on straying stock, the…

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Main Roads Grant Macleay Shire Gets £700 Less

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 6

At yesterday's meeting of Macleay Shire Council the Main Roads Department advised approval of Council's main roads…

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Those Road Signs Misunderstanding, Says Board

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 2

Writing to the Kempsey Municipal Council at last night's meeting, the Main Roads Board contended that there had been a misunderstanding…

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Rabbit Skins to Be Sent by Good Train

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 2

The traffic in rabbit skins has developed to such an extent during recent months that the Department of Railways is unable to provide any…

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Japs Reinforce Trapped Forces on Burma Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 2

New Delhi: Chinese headquarters report heavy fighting at Chefang, on the Burma Road, where the Japanese have received reinforcements which…

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On Burma Road Big Jap Force Trapped New Delhi

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 5

Chinese headquarters reports heavy fighting at Chefang, on the Burma Road, where the Japanese received reinforcements, which were rushed to…

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Japanese Forces Trapped on Burma Road

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 2

New Delhi: Chinese Headquarters report heavy fighting at Chefang, on the Burma Road, where the Japanese received reinforcements which were…

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Motor Fees Cut on

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

The 20 per cent reduction in motor registration fees would operate on Monday, the Minister for Transport, Mr. O'Sullivan, said…

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