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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

291 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 3 of 15

Railway Level Crossings

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 2

We noted the other day where the Minister for Transport — the Hon. M. O'Sullivan — was making a tour of the Northern section of the State, for the…

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Motor Vehicle

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 1

Canberra reported Thursday last that advertisers of motor vehicles for sale must in future find out the maximum price allowed for the type, and…

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The War. German Aeroplane Plants Blasted

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

London: A great armada of bombers and fighters flew out from British bases for the fourth day of a record-breaking air offensive…

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Railway Losses £50,000 Year

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 6

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

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Railway Pilfering Awas Loses Port

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 4

Before Mr. E. R. Harvey, PM, in Kempsey Police Court on Wednesday, Athol S. Pike was charged that on February 8 at Kempsey station, he…

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Local and General. Motor Car Sales

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 2

Persons who wish to advertise motor vehicle for sale must include their name and address, the year, model of the motor vehicle, its make…

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To Advertisers of Motor Vehicles

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

Persons who wish to advertise motor vehicles for sale must include the name and address of the advertiser, the year, model of the motor…

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Railway Strikes

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

Adelaide: The South Australian Branch of the Australian Railways Union last night resolved upon a State-wide strike for 24 hours,…

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Railway Pilfering Awas Loses Port

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1944 · page 1

Before Mr. E. R. Harvey, PM, in Kempsey Police Court, on Wednesday, Athol S. Pike was charged that on February 8 at Kempsey station, he…

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Motor of the Future Non-poppet Engine

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 4

Although there has been for some years a growing belief that, sooner or later, an internal combustion engine would be developed to…

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Railway Pilfering

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1944 · page 1

Before Mr. E. R. Harvey. P.M.. in Kempsey Police Court on Feb. 23rd. Athol S. Pike was charged with that on February 8, at Kemnsev station…

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Russians Cut Lwow-Odessa Railway

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 7 March 1944 · page 2

London: Dramatic news arrived from Russia to-night to the effect that the Lwow-Odessa railway had been cut by he capture of Volochysk railway…

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Germans on Lower Dnieper Cut Off Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Odessa Railway Cut 24,000 Casualties in Italy Anzio Costly for Germans London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 March 1944 · page 3

Baulked at every attempt to gain ground, and weakened by casualties, the Germans have slackened off their land and aerial…

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Upper Macleay Roads Developmental Works Macleay Shire Council

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 4

At its meeting yesterday Macleay Shire Council devoted much time to Upper Macleay roads. There were in attendance Crs…

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Traffic to Railway Cwa Asks for Bus Service

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 3

In a letter to last night's meeting of Kempsey Municipal Council, on behalf of Kempsey branch of the CWA Mrs. C. F. Gowing on sec.,…

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South West Rocks Bridge

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 4

From Local Government Department. that as the bridge at South West Creek was not on a public road it was not competent for the Shire to…

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Seven Oaks-Smithtown Road

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 March 1944 · page 4

Engineer Stretch reported the surface, of this road considerably deteriorated. A Departmental engineer, in consultation, had assured him that…

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Seven Oaks Road Tar Sealing Went to Pieces Portion to Be Torn Up

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of Macleay Shire Council it was decided to scarify and re[?]make portion of the Seven Oaks[?]Smithtown road…

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Russians Cut Important Railway

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 2

London: Marshal Stalin, in an order of the day, announced the capture of Wapnyarka, thereby cutting…

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Famous Appian Way Chariot Road of Ancient Romans

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 3

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 the…

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