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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

291 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 15

"Forgotten Men" in Railways Service

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 4

As an outcome of a recent extensive tour of the railways of the State by the Minister for Transport, Mr. O'Sulivan, the "forgotten men" of the…

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Train Berths and Seats. Extended Booking Facilities

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 2

As from Monday, March 27th, applications for sleeping berths for travel to stations in Now South Wales, except by inter-State Expresses, may be…

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The Bulldozer Mile of Mountain Road, with Cuttings in a Week

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 4

Mr. J. W. Fisher, of Turner's Flat, forwards for publication an interesting letter in regard to road work performed in record time by a…

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Train Berths and Seats. Extended Booking Facilities

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 March 1944 · page 5

As from Monday, March 27th. applications for sleeping berths for travel to stations in New South Wales, except by interstate expresses,…

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Tomalla Tableland Through Road Would Tap Resources

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 2

When at the last meeting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, a motion was carried affirming a choice of routes from the coast to link up…

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Country Roads States Have Plenty of Money, Says Mr. Curtin

Macleay Argus · Friday 31 March 1944 · page 4

Stating that the acquisition of coastal boats had thrown excessive weight on many country roads because goods formerly transported by…

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Train Berths and Seats. Extended Booking Facilities

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1944 · page 4

As from Monday, March 27th, applications for sleeping berths for travel to stations in New South Wales, except by inter-State…

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Robberies at Wingham. Friday Night Escapade. Several Places Broken Into and Motor Car Stolen

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 April 1944 · page 3

Friday night last, 31st March, was one of many happenings in Wingham. On Saturday morning, 1st April—and April Fool's Day—the newts spread that…

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Country Roads States Have Plenty of Money, Says Mr. Curtin

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

Stating that the acquisition of coastal boats had thrown excessive weight on many country roads because goods formerly transported by…

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Bridge Tenders Called

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 April 1944 · page 4

In the advertising columns of this issue of the "Argus" tenders are called by the Macleay Shire Council for the construction of a single span…

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Robberies at Wingham Several Places Broken Into and Motor Car Stolen

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 April 1944 · page 3

Friday night last, 31st March, was one of many happenings in Wingham On Saturday morning 1st April, the news spread that Mr C. I. Chapman…

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Bridge A Minute

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 April 1944 · page 3

Chicago news of March 2 says that a 1200-ton steel travelling crane bridge, which required one year to build in 1912. was destroyed in less than a…

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War Kills Fewer Than Roads

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 6

LONDON, April 7.--The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport, Mr. Noel Baker, in a speech said that the total number of…

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Tablelands Road (To the Editor)

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 2

Sir,—I noticed in the columns of your paper recently a description (reprinted from the "Scone Advocate") of the supposed fertile…

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Robberies at Wingham Several Places Broken Into and Motor Car Stolen

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 7

On Friday night, March 31, a series of burglaries occurred in Wingham. Mr. C. L. Chapman lost his motor car, it having been taken from…

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Railway Gatekeeper Sent for Trial

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 4

At the conclusion of the evidence at the inquest into the deaths of 16 persons in the Brooklyn level crossing smash on January 20, the Hornsby…

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Local and General Railwayman Injured

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last Mr. R. Sergeant slipped off the side of a railway engine at Kempsey, sustaining a severely injured ankle. After…

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Gravelling Shire Roads Move for Government Assistance

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of the Manning Shire Council Cr. H. M. Ma[?]hin said all councillors viewed with great concern the continued determination of the…

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Gravelling Shire Roads. Move For Government Assistance

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

At Monday's meeting of the Manning Shire Council, Cr. H. M. Machin said all Councillors viewed with great concern the continued deterioration of the…

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Casket Taken to Train

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

At 8.30 a number of members of the Masonic Lodges. Taree, marched behind Mr. W. T. Howard's hearse, and were followed by a number of…

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