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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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Nowendoc Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 1

ley, has received the following communication from the Secretary, Ministry of Transport: "I am directed by the Minister…

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Struck by Train Coroner's Verdict

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 4

The District Coroner,. Mr. N. L. Parker, on Saturday morning, inquired into the death of Stanley George Drew, whose body…

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Bad Road Hindered Removal of Sick Man

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 1

Mr. H. Sturt, president of the Craven Plateau Progress Association described to Gloucester Shire councillors at Friday's meeting an…

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Road Over Carri to Connect with Oxley Highway Ministerial Visit

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 June 1947 · page 4

On Wednesday next Mr. George Weir, Minister for Conservation, accompanied by Forestry, Main Roads…

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Motor Taxation 20 Per Cent Increase Recommended

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 2

The restoration of motor tax to its former level by the imposition of a 20 per cent increase has been recommended by Department of Main Roads…

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The Motor World News And Notes From The N.R.M.A. And R.A.C.A. Motor Taxation Rates

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 4

Possibility of a rise of 25 per cent. In the rates of State motor vehicle taxation is stressed by the N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A…

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Town Council Light Meeting Bridge Delay

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 3

The Kempsey Municipal Council meting on Wednesday night was one of the shortest, in open meeting, for many…

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Issue of New Motor Gars to Persons Without Priorities

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

The local sub-branch of the R.S.L. has been advised that the State Executive of the League is concerned at the difficulty experienced by…

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Traffic Breaches Motorists Charged

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 7

In Kempsey Petty Sessions on Wednesday, William H. Cleveland, electrician, of Kempsey, was found guilty of driving a motor-car…

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Bridge—spooner

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 3

The Baptist Church, Taree, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday, 7th June, the parties being Miss Miriam Maxine Spooner (daughter of…

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Weddings Bridge—spooner

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 7

On Saturday, June 7th, the Baptist Church, Taree, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, the parties being Miss Miriam Maxine Spooner,…

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Britain Builds Three-purpose Tunnel New Crossing Under River Tyne Will Have Separate Ways for Cyclists. Pedestrians and Motorists

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 5

Britain is about to build something new in tunnels. On its completion motor traffic, cyclists and pedestrians will cross under the…

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Macleay Valley. County District For Electricity And Aerodrome Purposes

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 2

Mr. L. C. Jordan, MLA for Oxley, has received the following letter from the Hon. J. J. Cahill, Minister for Local Government:…

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Psesident Retains Office Latest Cables and Telegrams The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. on Own Casting Vote Wimbledon Tennis Railwaymen's Stormy Meeting Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 5

Efforts by Right Wing Executive members to oust the State President of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's…

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Little Petrol Tax for Roads

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 3

The Australian Automobile Associations in a statement issued on Thursday disclosed that only £13,000,000 of the £48,000,000 collected…

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Government Attitude to Add Repair Roads Damaged by Services

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 4

The Federal Government's attitude giving aid in the repair of roads which local authorities claim were damaged by military and other Service vehicles is…

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Lorry Competed with Railway

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 2

Patrick Ernest Hollis was charged with operating a vehicle in competition with the railways.—These was no appearance of accused and the case was…

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Nowendoc and Curracabark Roads. Oxley Regional Committee Supports Move for Assistance

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 2

The Cxley Regional Committee will support the Gloucester Shire Council's endeavours to have money made available for the Nowendoc…

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Train Service Restored

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 June 1947 · page 2

As from Monday next the Kempsey train service will be restored to the timetable that operated before the cuts were imposed a few weeks ago…

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Taree-sydney Train Service

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 June 1947 · page 6

The day train from Taree to Sydney leaves Taree at 9.45 a.m. each day (Monday to Saturday inclusive). The day train from Sydney to…

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