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, 1948

440 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 3 of 22

Jumped From Train Woman's Attempted Suicide

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 8

In the Port Macquarie Court a young 24-year-old woman was sentenced to one month's light labour for attempting, suicide. It…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Car Smash on Armidale Road

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 4

A woman was admitted to the district hospital, and five others received doctor's or ambulance attention as the result of a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor Collision Case. Reserved Decision

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 January 1948 · page 2

The following is the reserved decision given in a motor collision case, first heard at the District Court, Taree, on Wednesday, October 22, 1947, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Nsw Railways Summary of Annual Report

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, C.M.G., has presented to the Minister for Transport, his report on the operations of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Railway Officer Farewelled

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 4

On Saturday night a send-off was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Harry Louis in the Protestant Hall, Wingham. Mr. Louis, who has been Assistant…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Railwayman Retires Mr. Charlie Bedford Entertained

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 7

Mr. Charlie Bedford, 40 years in the Railway Service and 33 years a driver, has retired from the service and recently was…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Motor World News And Notes From The N.R.M.A. Illegal Use of Petrol

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 6

There is ample evidence that a large percentage of the motoring public does not subscribe to the national outlook on the latest cuts in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Popular Railway Officer Farewelled

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 1948 · page 10

On Saturday night last a send-off was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Harry , Louis in the Protestant Hall, Wingham. Mr. Louis, who has been Assistant…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Potatoes Kempsey's Record Railways Co-operation

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 27 January 1948 · page 5

Sixteen trucks of potatoes from Macleay River farms were recently despatched by rail from Kempsey in one day…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wingham Aerodrome

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 1

Ald. Gleeson raised the question of an aerodrome at Wingham at Tuesday night's Council meeting, and on his suggestion the Works Committee…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Proposed Aerodrome Wingham Council To Inspect

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 1

Alderman Gleeson raised the question of an aerodrome at Waigham at Tuesday night's Council meeting, and on his suggestion the Works…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Fell Under Train

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 January 1948 · page 3

Mr. Hedley Victor Rogers, 76, of Charlotte St., Rozelle, fell under an electric train at Petersham railway station, on Monday…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Motor Collision Case Reserved Decision

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

The following is the reserved decision given in a motor collision case, first heard at the District Court, Taree, on Wednesday, October 22, and in Sydney,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bridge at Bellingen

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 8

Bellingen Shire Council has instructed its engineer to prepare as soon as possible, rough estimates of the cost of construction,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Railwayman Retires Mr. Charlie Bedford Entertained

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 4

Mr. Charlie Bedford, 40 years in the Railway Service and 33 years a driver, has retired from the service and recently was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Verge St. Road

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1948 · page 5

The building of a flood protection bank, together with a high level, road, from Central Kempsey to the railway, by way of Verge St…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

New Bridge Start Two Years Hence

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1948 · page 5

Mr. Roy S. Vincent, M.L.A., is now in receipt of the following letter from the Department of Main Roads:--…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Trustees Buy Train Progress at Park Beach, Coff's Harbour

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 February 1948 · page 2

Park Beach Trustees decided at last meeting to finalise the purchase of the miniature tram which was built for the Christmas…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railway Excursions

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1948 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced to-day that arrangements had been made for the issue of excursion tickets (at single…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →