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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1944

291 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 15

Road Transport

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 May 1944 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Hebblewhite, administrator of the Commercial Motor Users' Association of N.S.W. (Inc), is drawing the attention of owners and…

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Gloucester Electorate. Mr. CUE. Bennett's Views. Roads, Electricity, Water

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 6

In his message to the electors of Gloucester, Mr. C. E. Bennett said he felt it his duty to offer himself as a candidate because be believes…

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Railway Freights Country Traders Suffer Favoring the City

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 May 1944 · page 2

Speaking in the Legislative Council recently on the debate on the Railways (Rates) Amendment Bill, Mr. K. G. Brooks,…

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Aerodrome Wanted

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 2

Mr. H. N. Mitchell, Chief Observer of the Macksville V.A.O.C., has received word from Flying-Officer Evans, Zone Commander, that he…

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Railway Stations Regraded. Increase of Business

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 2

Owing to the fact that business has increased considerably over the past six months, the following Railway Stations have been re-graded:…

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Protein in the Daily the Road to Tokyo. Diet The Food Factor That Builds Tissue

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 27 May 1944 · page 1

When food rations include only two eggs a month, a mere mouthful of jam, 2 ozs of butter a week, just a taste of sugar, less than a pound…

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Winter Timetable Railway Service

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 May 1944 · page 1

The winter railway timetalbe comes in operation next Sunday. There is no alteration in the running of local trains…

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Improvements at Taree Railway Station

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 May 1944 · page 8

Mr. T. E. Bleakley, stationmaster at Taree. informs us that two new modern signal boxes are being installed at the Taree yards, to replace…

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Traffic Toll Up. Bad Country Figures. (Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1944 · page 1

In provincial towns and country areas of New South Wales road accident casualties have commenced to increase. In the first three months…

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Road Accident

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 2

The authorities are becoming concerned at the increasing number of road accidents, and at the large number in which children are…

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Wingham Municipal Council the Mayor Outlines Policy. Bridge Over River At Wingham; Weir Across River Near Wingham; Irrigation and Water Supply From River; Municipal Markets; Public Hospital

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Wingham Municipal council was held is the Council Chambers, Memorial Town Hall, on Tuesday night. 30th May. 1944…

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Thieves' £100,000 Railway Booty

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 1

Goods valued at more than £100,000 have been stolen from railway trucks in N.S.W. during the past 12 months, transport officials said on…

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Railway Accident Mr. W. Hageman Hurt

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 7 June 1944 · page 2

Friday morning last, Mr. W. Hageman, of South Kempsey, a member of the Railway Permanent Way Staff, while proceeding to work with three…

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Child Injured Motorist Remanded on Several Charges

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 June 1944 · page 2

In Kempsey Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. E. R. Harvey, PM, Donald John Hack was remanded on bail of self £50, one surety of £50…

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Traffic Toll Up Bad Country Figures Issued by Road Safety Council of New South Wales

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 10 June 1944 · page 6

In provincial towns and country areas of New South Wales road-accident casualties have commenced to increase. In the first three months…

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Road Accidents This Is How They Die. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 13 June 1944 · page 2

These are extracts from reports on road accidents in country towns and rural areas of New South Wales:—…

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Proposed River Bridge at Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of Manning Shire Council, the full attendance being presided over by Councillor H. E. Milligran, a letter was read from the…

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Varying Speeds Cause Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1944 · page 2

Reports on road accidents in which pedestrians have been injured are revealing a new hazard. More and more victims are stating I was…

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Proposed River Bridge at Wingham

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 June 1944 · page 3

At Monday's meeting of Manning Shire Council, the full attendance being presided over by Cr. H. E. Milligan, a letter was read from…

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The Martin Bridge

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 4

THE people of the Manning generally will heartily agree with the Manning Shire Council and Taree Municipal…

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