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 7 of 15

Aerodrome Proposal Inspection Made by R.a.a.f. Officer

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 2

At last Monday's meeting of the Shire Council, the Engineer, Mr. Hodgkinson, submitted the following report :…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bulldozer's Work. Ten Miles of Road—10 Days

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 June 1944 · page 5

Recently a "Brockway" float of the Forestry Commission transported a tractor and bulldozer belonging to Mr. Wills, of Bellingen, from Thora…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cyclists' Pranks Cause Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1944 · page 2

When it was reported last week that a schoolboy rode his bicycle along a track on the edge of a 300ft. cliff in Sydney and fell to his…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Cyclists Pranks Cause Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 June 1944 · page 3

When it was reported last week that a schoolboy rode his bicycle along a track on the edge of a 300ft. cliff in Sydney and fell to his death, everyone…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Upper Myall Waukivory Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 2

Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L..A. paid a visit to Gloucester yesterday, and the opportunity was taken by the Shire President, Mr. J. G. Wilson, to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Restricted Train Services. Mr. Hartigan's Explanation

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4
Also in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer

In a statement issued to the "Advocate" this week, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, said that for many months past he…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Restricted Train Services Mr. Hartigan's Explanation

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4

In a statement issued to the "Macleay Argus" this week, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan said that for many months past…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bulldozer's Work. Ten Miles of Road—10 Days

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 June 1944 · page 4

Says Dorrigo "Gazette":—Recently a "Brockway" float of the Forestry Commission transported a tractor and bulldozer belonging…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Restricted Train Services Mr. Hartigan's Explanation

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 July 1944 · page 4

In a statement issued to the "Northern Champion" this week, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, said that for many months past…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Restricted Train Services. Mr. Hartigan's Explanation

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

In a statement issued to the "Manning River Times" this week, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, said that for many months…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Motor World. New Traffic Regulations

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 July 1944 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. draws employers' attention to the gazettal of a new regulation under the Motor Traffic Act designed to protect both employee and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Timber Development Haydon Company Opens Up Fitzroy Plateau Road and School Wanted for Settlement of Fifty Families

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 2

Crashing through timber up the mountainside of Fitzroy Plateau on a bulldozer was a thrill for Mr. R. S. Vincent, MLA, and a party of Kempsey citizens he took with him on Friday last to study the activities of the Haydon Lumber Company, Ltd…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motorists Miss Their Ration

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 2

The NRMA reports that hundreds of motorists missed collecing their petrol ration tickets for June, owing to ignorance of the closing date…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boys' Club Opening To-night Parade From Railway

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 July 1944 · page 2

A splendid programme of entertainment has been arranged for this evening's function. Mr. R. S. Vincent, MLA, has been invited to open…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

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

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 July 1944 · page 3

Reports on road accidents in which pedestrians have been injured arc revealing a new hazard; More and more victims are stating, "I was confused…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fracas at Burnt Bridge All Cases Dismissed

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 4

The tale of events which followed swiftly upon the tearing up of playing cards by an irate would-be player at Burnt Bridge recently was related…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor Speeding Fines on Sliding Scale Series of Kempsey Cases

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 5

When he fined a motorist, Alick O'Dell, £10 with 56 costs, in Kempsey Police Court on Wednesday, the Magistrate, Mr. E. R…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Restricted Train Services Mr. Hartigan's Explanation

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 4

In a statement issued to the "News" this week, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, said that for many months past he had…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor Notes

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 July 1944 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. draws employers' attention to the gazettal of a new regulation under the Motor Traffic Act designed to protect both…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →