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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1948

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District Aerodrome. Discussion At Conference

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 2

At the conference of Local Governing bodies and the Primary Producers' Union, held in the Wingham Town Hall on Friday last, a letter…

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The Aerodrome County Council's Position

Macleay Argus · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 4

The question has often been asked as to why the Macleay River County Council does not take a more active part in the…

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Stock Crossing at Waukivory Bridge Decision of P.P. BOARD

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 2

To obviate the bad crossing for stock at the Waukivory Bridge the Gloucester P.P. Board on Tuesday decided, on the motion of Directors Lee…

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Railway Social And Presentation

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 17 July 1948 · page 11

The annual presentation of Railway Ambulance Awards and presentation to members of the Social Club was held on Monday night in the…

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District Aerodrome Discussion At Conference

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 July 1948 · page 4
Also in The Northern Champion

At the conference of Local Governing bodies and the Primary Producers' Union, held in the Wingham Town Hall on Friday, 9th, a letter…

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Correspondence Nabiac Aerodrome (To the Editor)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 July 1948 · page 4

Sir.—Would you kindly grant a little space in your paper to enable me to make an appeal for a concerted effort in regard to the district airport, at…

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Nabiac Aerodrome (To the Editor. "M.R. Times")

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 July 1948 · page 4

Sir,—Would you kindly grant a little space in your paper to enable me to make an appeal for a concerted effort in regard to the district…

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Local District Aerodrome (To the Editor. "M.R. Times")

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 July 1948 · page 4

Sir,—I read a report in the "Wingham Chronicle" of the conference of all Local Government bodies and Primary Producers' Union, in…

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Football Bridge Gold Cup Match

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 21 July 1948 · page 3

On Sunday, 25th July, a team, selected from the clubs within the Manning River District Football League, will travel to Kendall to play the Upper…

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Stock Crossing at Waukivory Bridge Decision Of P.P. Board

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 July 1948 · page 1

To obviate the bad crossing for stock at the Waukivory Bridge, the Gloucester P.P. Board last week decided, on the motion of Directors…

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Stock Crossing at Waukivory Bridge Decision Of P. P. Board

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 6

To obviate the bad crossing for stock at the Waukivory. Bridge, the Gloucester P.P. Board last week decided, on the motion of Directors…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Competitions. Results Of District Contests. Middle Rivers Winner, Mr. A. L. Whyte-Butler, of Woodside Road, Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 6

First results of district contests in the coastal dairy farm competitions, conducted by "The Farmer and Settler" in conjunction with the NSW…

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Kempsey Railway Notes

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 4

At Kempsey Band hall on Saturday night last, about 100 friends of Mr. A. V. Budden attended to do him honour on his retirement…

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C. Of. E. Bridge Party

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 July 1948 · page 8

One of the highlights for the afternoon social life of Kempsey each year is the C. of E. bridge party--this and the "cup day" party are…

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Football Bridge Gold Cup Won by Manning League

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 3

A team representing the Manning League journeyed to Kendall on Sunday and succeeded in defeating an Upper Hastings League team for the…

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Laurieton Road Request For D.M.R. To Take. Over

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 4

The condition of Kendall-Laurieton Road was mentioned on several occasions at the last meeting of Hastings Shire Council, Cr. Ostler…

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Laurieton Road Request for D.m.r. to Take Over

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 1

The condition of Kendall-Laurieton Road was mentioned on several occasions at Monday's meeting of Hastings Shire Council, Cr. Ostler stating that…

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Manning River League Defeats Upper Hastings 17—8, for Claude Bridge Gold Cup

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 2

Approximately 650 spectators witnessed one of the best matches played this year, when the Manning River defeated Upper Hastings, at…

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Court of Petty Sessions Taree, Monday, 26th JULY Before Mr Gibson, S.M. Did Not Pay Train Fare

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 July 1948 · page 1

George John Claughton was charged with failing to pay his fare on the railway between Coff's Harbour and Taree. Accused pleaded guilty…

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