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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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Large Motor Factory Established at Ballarat Ford Company Applauded for Its Decentralisation Move

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 7

The latest big industrial firm to support the national policy of decentralisation of industry is the Ford Motor Company of Australia whose new…

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Road to Serfdom

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 6

From November 9 issue of The Saturday Evening Post we take the following for Australians to read, mark learn and inwardly digest:—…

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Tour of Railway Commissioners

Macleay Argus · Friday 31 January 1947 · page 9

The State Railway Commissioners will leave Sydney on February 9 on a tour of inspection of the far northern area. They will receive a number…

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Smash at Level Crossing Motor Lorry Wrecked

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 February 1947 · page 2

A motor lorry was badly damaged and the driver had a narrow escape from injury iu a level crossing smash at Kempsey early on…

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Wingham Aerodrome

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 2

Interviews were held with the Manager or New England Airways with respect to Wingham Aerodrome being used as a landing ground for the…

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Motor Accident On Wherrol Flat Road. 'Bus Out Of Control

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 2

Mr. Sld Moore, who drives a passenger "bus from Caparra to Wingham twice a week, had a rather unpleasant experience when returning from…

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Railway Excursions

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 1

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announces that arrangements have been made for excursion tickets to be issued (at single fare for…

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Interview with Railway Commissioner

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 2

The Mayor and Town Cleric interviewed Mr. T. J. Hartigan with respect to the proposed new railway station at Wingham and pointed out…

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Youth on the Farms Need Motor Driving Permits Concessions on Merit

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 5

In numerous cases on the farms it falls frequently to the younger members of the farm household to take the milk, cream, fruit, vegetables and such…

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Tableland-coast Railway Another Lot of Surveys

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 2

The Guyra "Argus" in referring to the fact that another lot of surveys has been commenced on the Glen Innes to Dilkoon proposed…

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Entrance to Railway Department Has No Plans

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 February 1947 · page 4

The town clerk reported to last night's council meeting that he had been in contact with the resident engineer, South Grafton, regarding the…

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Flying Motor Car Successfully Tested in U.s

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 5

A flying motor car--the "Airphibian"--has recently undergone test flights at Connecticut, (U.S.A.). Designed and guilt by R. E. Fulton,…

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Motor Accident on Wherrol Flat Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 2

Mr. Sid Moore, who drives a passenger 'has from Caparra to Wingham twice a week, had a rather unpleasant experience when returning from…

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Shocking Accident. Mr. Bob Hayward and Mr. "Snowy" Davis Fatally Injured in Motor Cycle Crash. Very Sad Happening

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 2

Keen regret was expressed throughout Wingham and district when news came to hand of the tragic happening on the road between Wingham and…

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Wingham Road Accident Two Men Killed When Motor Cycle Leaves Road

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 2

Keen regret was expressed throughout Wingham and district when news came to hand of the tragic happening on the road between Wingham and…

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Lantana on Roads to Be Cleared by Shire

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 1

At Monday's meeting of the Manning Shire Council it was decided to spend £250 on the clearing of lantana from Shiral roads…

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Fatal Accident Mr. Bob Hayward and Mr. "Snowy" Davis Injured in Motor Cycle Crash

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

Keen regret was expressed throughout Wingham and district when news came to hand of the tragic happening on the road…

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Improvements Needed At Aerodrome. Inspection By New England Airways

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 6

The Mayor reported at Tuesday night's Wingham Council meeting that an officer from New England Airways (Mr. Marks) had inspected…

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Macleay Shire Council Engineer to Confer with Residents on Loftus Bridge

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 6

On Monday afternoon a deputation waited on Macleay Shire Council to urge some immediate attention to the bridge to permit limited use…

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Tableland To Coast Road. Co-operation Sought By Agricultural Bureau

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 2

At Tuesday's night's Wingham Council meeting a letter was read from the Oxley Divisional Council Agricultural Bureau asking Council…

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