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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1948

440 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 22

The Beach Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 3

The Minister for Works, the Hon. J. J. Cahill, M.L.A. will officially open the Beach Road on Sunday afternoon next at 4 p.m. The road travels…

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Road Transport of Super

Macleay Argus · Friday 23 April 1948 · page 2

Wheat farmers who are experiencing delays in delivery of superphosphate can obtain from Commissioner for Road Transport…

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Goods Train Derailed Accident Near Wingham Station

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 4

A North-bound goods train was derailed at the points just south of Wingham station on Sunday afternoon last at about 5.15. The engine and tan trucks…

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Goods Train Derailed. Accident Mear Wingham Station

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 April 1948 · page 1

A North-bound goods train was derailed at the points just South of Wingham Station on Sunday afternoon last at about 5.15, The engine…

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Nowendoc-Coast Road

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 April 1948 · page 2

"Walcha News": An invitation will be extended to Mr. B. Bell, Shire Engineer, to attend the next meeting of the Walcha Chamber of Commerce…

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The Coomba Road (To the Editor, "M.R. Times")

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

Dear Sir,—In your issue of last Saturday, my old friend. Mr. Harry Gogerley, comments upon the inaction of the Stroud Shire Council in…

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Nowendoc Coast Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 3

"Walcha News": An invitation will be extended to Mr. B. Bell, Shire Engineer, to attend the next meeting of the Walcha Chamber of…

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Mt. George Nowendoc Road

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 3

Mr. L. C. Jordan, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Main Roads Department:— With reference to your personal…

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Beach Road Opened "Kenny Drive" suggested as Name for the New Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 7

On Sunday afternoon last at 4 p.m., the beach road leading from Nobby's to Glen's gate, near the lighthouse, was declared officially open by the…

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Nowendoc-coast Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 7

"Walcha News": An Invitation will be extended to Mr. B. Bell, Shire Engineer, to attend the next meeting of the Walcha Chamber of Commerce…

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The Railways North Coast Line Taree to Be First Class Depot

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 1

The North Coast railway line is now becoming a first class line, and is termed officially as a Commonwealth Line. The latest…

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The Motor World News And Notes From The N.R.M.A. Motorists and School Patrols

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 May 1948 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. has received reports that some motorists are refusing to respect school safety patrols, and are driving through lines of children…

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Help to Council Progress Association's Move South Kempsey Roads

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 May 1948 · page 4

The Kempsey Municipal Council last night received a surprise when a letter was read, stating that repairs to…

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Bfam Engine in Revolutionary British Motor Cycle

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 May 1948 · page 5

A four-cylinder, internal-combustion beam engine, the first of its type in the world, has completed fully successful trials in a revolutionary British motor-cycle which is now going into production, and for which large export orders have been booked…

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The Old Bar Road (To the Editor. "M.R. Times")

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 May 1948 · page 8

Sir,—In April, 1943, the Commander-in-chief of the Australian Military Forces, General Sir Thomas Blarney, announced that Australian…

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Gates on Road

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

The Department of Main Roads, Newcastle, stated that after further consideration the Department was unable to approve of the…

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Pola Creek Bridge Alternative Type Refused

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

In a letter to the Macleay Shire Council yesterday, the Main Roads Board suggested that perhaps the type of the new bridge bridge for…

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£5000 for Shires? Road Aid Grants

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

The Macleay Shire Council hope to receive something like £5000 for each of the next three years under the Commonwealth Aid Roads…

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Strong Criticism by Graziers of Railways

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 3

"That the Minister for Transport be advised that, if local workshops are unable to provide new and improved rolling stock for both…

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Usa Takes Over Railways Latest Cables and Telegrams The "Macleay Argus'' is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Control Strike Threat Washington

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 5

President Truman to-day seized all the United States railways to avert a "nation-wide tragedy with world-wide repercussions," which,…

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