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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1946

464 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 24

Accident Near Bundook Soldier Killed on Train

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 2

Early on Tuesday evening Signaller G. M. Thomas, of Victoria, was killed whilst travelling north on a troop train. The unfortunate accident…

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Railway Trains Restoration of Timetable

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 2

From yesterday (Friday) railway services between Sydney and Kempsey reverted to normal. Trains, previously cancelled, were…

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On the Roads

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 1

Mr. Maurice Pilgrim, one of Tooth and Co'a travellers, was in Dungog on Monday. The Breweries are putting their men back on the roads…

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Walcha-port Stephens Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 2

At the last meeting of Stroud Shire Council a letter was received from Gloucester Shire Council stating that consideration has been given…

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Walcha-Port Stephens Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 6

At the last meeting of Stroud Shire Council a letter was received from Gloucester Shire Council stating that consideration has been given by that…

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State Airlines--railway Control Urged

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. McKell) is expected to advocate at the Premiers' Conference State ownership of airlines to be operated under a…

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Service Licences Do Not Cover Civilian Motoring

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

Giving consideration to the possible lack of knowledge of civilian traffic laws, Mr. J. P. Byrne, PM, in Kempsey Petty Sessions on…

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District Roads (To the Editor, "M.R. Times")

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 7

Dear Sir, The present wrangle in your paper pertaining to bus parking, stopping and pick-up places in the town of Taree, has induced…

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It Is Indispensable Railway Store in Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 6

"Tucked away in a corner of the locomotive yard at Taree is one of the most important parts of the railway system—the stores shed…

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Train Services to and From Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

Passenger train services, as they affect Kempsey, will return to prestrike running this week. The timetable for trains from Sydney will…

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Road Construction by Private Enterprise

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

The demand for timber is responsible for the opening up of many new roads throughout the district, a work that is being" carried out by…

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Railway Traffic Through Kempsey Heavier Than Pre-war

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

A big list of railway works has been announced for the Newcastle district, and will include improvements to workshops, increased relief…

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Train Times From Sydney

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 30 January 1946 · page 2

According to the timetable now operating, Kempsey passenger train leaves Sydney on Tuesday, Thursday and Saurday at 8.12 a.m. and arrives at…

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Railwaymen Who Fought For Country Re-union and Election of Officers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 January 1946 · page 2

The annual meeting and re-union of Railway Returned Servicemen at Taree, was held on Monday night. It was reported by the president…

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Karuah Bridge

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 4

At the recent meeting of Stroud Shire, says the Dungog Chronicle, a letter was received from the Department of Main Roads…

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Motor Fatality at Grafton

Macleay Argus · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 6

Miss Valerie Smith, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil W. Smith, of 14 Turf Street, Grafton, was fatally injured and Mr. John Anderson, of…

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Road Construction By Private Enterprise

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 February 1946 · page 7

"Gloucester Advocate" states:— The demand for timber is responsible for the opening up of many new roads throughout the district, a work…

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Motor Cyclist's Death Coroner's Inquest at Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 February 1946 · page 1

At the Taree Court House on Wednesday the Deputy Coroner, Mr. R. S. Hawkins, conducted an inquest Concerning the death of Alfred Christensen,…

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Railway Returned Servicemen Annual Meeting of Taree Branch

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 February 1946 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the NSW Railway Returned Servicemen's Association, held on Monday night, the secretary, Mr. Les Johnson, stated that…

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Motor Cyclist's Death Evidence at Coronial Inquiry Finding Of Accidental Death

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 February 1946 · page 4

At the Taree courthouse on Thursday morning, the Coroner (Mr. R. S. Hawkins) conducted an inquest into the circumstances surrounding…

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