Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

291 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 15

Railway Fatality. Shocking Accident at Collombatti

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 26 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. William Kliendienst. of Dangar- street. West Kempsey, of the Permanent Way Staff, on patrol from Kempsey to Collombatti, received…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Road Test

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 2

It's a thought to suggest That the acidest test Of your worst--or your best-- Is a car…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

24-Hour Tram and 'Bus Strike

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 2

Disregarding the National Security order issued by the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, tram and bus workers, in Sydney and Newcastle on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dungog Railway Station

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 2

Work has commenced on the building of the island platform at Dungor Railway Station. Mr. Chapman, Engineer-in-charge, met the Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railway Fatality Fettler Fatally Injured

Macleay Argus · Friday 28 January 1944 · page 6

On Tuesday afternoon Mr. William Klindienst, fettler, employed by the NSW Railway Department, and a resident of Dangar Street, West…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Train Him Now

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 2

Parents of 16-18-year-old boys have an opportunity to give them "a flying start" in the R.A.A.F. by allowing them to enjoy all the advantages…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hawkesbury Train Smash

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 2

Fifteen people were killed, and another has since died, bringing the total victims to 16, when the Kempsey mail train from Sydney crashed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Tram and Bus Drivers Strike

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 2

Striking tram and bus employees in Sydney decided at a mass meeting on Wednesday morning to continue their one day stoppage until midnight…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wingham Police Court Friday, January 21 Before, Mr E. R. Harvey, Pm Motor Traffic Act

The Northern Champion · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 1

Michael Simmons was churned with a breach of the Motor Traffic Act, in that, on 27th November 1943, he did employ Alfred John Avery to drive a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Railway Fatality. Shocking Accident at Collombatti

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. William Kliendienst, of Danger St. West Kempsey, of the Permanent Way staff on patrol from Kempsey to Collombatti, received shocking…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Tram and Bus Strike

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 January 1944 · page 2

Disregarding the National Security order issued by the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, tram and bus workers in Sydney aud Newcastle, on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railway Fatality

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1944 · page 2

Mr. William Kliendienst, of Dangar St., West Kempsey, of the Railway per. way staff, on patrol from Kempsey to Collombatti, received…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Waterloo Bridge"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 3

There have been many great and memorable romanees brought to the screen, but none more tender, more poignant and more vividly true to life…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Motor Notes. Bush Fires and Motorists

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 3

The NRMA declares that while the blame for starting bushfires has often been wrongly laid upon motorists, they must still accept their share of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Famous Appian Way Chariot Road of Ancient Romans

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 2

The famous Roman Appian Way, probably the oldest military road in the world, is now hot in the news owing to its being the objective of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Coronial Inquiry. Verdict of Accidental Death in Regard to Recent Railway Fatality

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 3

At Kempsey Court House on Saturday the District Coroner, Mr. N. L. Parker, J.P., held an inquiry regarding the death of Mr. William…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Road Damage Caused by Rain Sheaf of Letters to Council

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 2

The effect of the recent flood rains upon the district roads was evidenced by a stack of letters before Macleay Shire Council…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dungay Bridge Trouble

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1944 · page 3

Mr. E. W. Milligan. contractor for the construction of Dungay Creek bridge, attended the meeting to discuss difficulties caused by the presence…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Tiri Bridge. Improvements Needed

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

We have been asked to bring under the notice of the Local Governing Body — or Bodies — concerned, the necessity for doing something to improve the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railway Losses £50,000 Year

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 4

At Grafton police court last week Detective Dallas told the Magistrate that stealing was increasing in the Railway Department, particularly…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →