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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

321 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 9 of 17

Local and General. Morton's Creek Bridge

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 4

A notice appears in this issue notifying those interested that the Morton's Creek bridge, on the Waucbope-Kenipsey Road will be closed to…

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By Strange Roads A Holiday Romance CHAPTER VI.—(Continued)

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 2

She felt oddly restless. It was springtime—sweet sunny days after a winter of dark, depressing ones, and springtime always brings with it a restless…

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Load and Unload Railway Trucks Promptly

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 4

By so arranging their operations that trucks are loaded and unloaded promptly, farmers can do much to help to ensure effective use of…

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By Strange Roads A Holiday Romance CHAPTER VII.—(Continued)

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 2

"Jolly little place, isn't it?" remarked Allan, approvingly. "Just the place to spend a Jolly holiday in. Yet the chap who is coming—I know him…

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Railway Travelling. Concessions to Old-age and Invalid Pensioners

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 6 June 1942 · page 4

The following letter from the Minister for Transport, Mr. M. O'Sullivan, has been forwarded by Major G. D. Mitchell, M.L.A. for Oxley:—…

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Improving Maitland Road

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 June 1942 · page 2

Judging by the portents, the road from Paterson via Dungog to Weismantels will be greatly improved in the near future (says Dungog…

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Nambucca Shire Council Damage to Roads

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that on account of severe damage to several roads in the Shire, the use of tractors which have on the bearing…

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Kempsey Mail Train Leaves Hour Earlier Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 5

Alterations in the train time-table announced by the Department of Railways to-day include the Kempsey to Sydney mail on Mondays,…

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Kempsey Council Water Supply Extension on Dondingalong Road

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 6

At Kempsey Municipal Council, meeting on Monday night last, Ald. H. C. Henderson drew attention to letters having regard to…

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Train Alterations As Affecting Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 June 1942 · page 2

Commencing on Sunday, 14th June, the following alterations will be made in the train services, as far as Taree station is concerned: —…

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By Strange Roads A Holiday Romance Chapter Ix

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1942 · page 2

"Oh, come in and see my roses!" said Mrs. Lester, "I am proud of them. But then, perhaps. I am prejudiced in their favor. Of course I know…

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Train Times Altered

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 2

Consequent upon alterations of train timetables intending travellers should note the new times of arrival and departure. For instance the train which…

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Soldier Found Dead in Goods Train Melbourne

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 6

Detectives who are investigating the death of an American soldier, Pte. S. W. Willingham, whose body was found in a truck, are now satisfied…

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Latest Cables and Telegrams. Rommel Moves on in Libya Acroma By-passed on Coastal Road Situation Serious London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 5

Correspondents, reviewing the result of thre three weeks of the Libyan campaign, state that both sides are now much weaker in armor, but…

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Our Traffic Lines Kempsey Railway Notes

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 June 1942 · page 6

Mr. A. V. Budden, relief officer, has completed relieving duties at Kempsey, and has proceeded to Dorrigo in a similar capacity…

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Libyan Sand to Test Railway Engines

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 June 1942 · page 3

Sand from the Libyan Desert has been specially sent to the Research Laboratory of the London, Midland aud Scottish Railway for tests on the air…

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Sleepers on Railway Line Near Coff's Harbor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 5

"What might have been a serious Occident was averted by the alertness of the driver and fireman of a goods train proceeding south on Friday last…

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Notice to Motor Boat Owners

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 2

A surveyor will visit this district on July 4 to inspect motor boats and to examine candidates as drivers of such boats. Candidates should forward…

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By Strange Roads A Holiday Romance CHAPTER X.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 20 June 1942 · page 2

The sands were wet and shining as Nina picked her way among the pools left by the out-flowing tide. She loved this quiet hour when the…

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Running a Garage Valuable Service to Motorists Rotary Club Address

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 June 1942 · page 6

Mr. Brian Davidson presided at Wednesday's luncheon of the Taree Rotary Club, when Mr. A. H. Herberte gave the following talk on the subject of…

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