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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

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Proposed Aerodrome at Cundletown

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 1

At Wednesday's meeting of the Taree Municipal Council, a letter was considered front the Manning District Aerodrome Committee…

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Kempsey Railway Bridge Big Repair Job

The Northern Champion · Saturday 24 September 1949 · page 2

Mr Kendall, engineer in charge of the reconstruction of Kempsey railway bridge, informs us that 1200ft of vinduct and enbankment had to be…

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Proposed Aerodrome at Cundletown

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 27 September 1949 · page 4

At Wednesday's meeting of the Taree Municipal Council, a letter was considered from the Manning District Aerodrome Committee…

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Kempsey to Lose Air-service Through State of Aerodrome

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 3

There will be common consternation throughout the Macleay with the announcement last Friday morning that the air service between…

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Shire Roads Financial Position Desperate

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 3

The Macleay Shire Council will certainly be in serious financial difficulties unless the Government comes to their aid with some prompt and…

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Charge Against Motor Cyclist

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 1
Also in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales

Sidney George Williams was charged with driving a motor cycle whilst under the influence of intoxicating liquor. — M. M. Hooke appeared for accused,…

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Alleged Stealing, From Railway

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 4

Cecil Preston Wilson was charged with stealing six bottles of beer, the property of the Railway Commissioners, at Taree, on September 22…

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Alleged Negligent Act. Motor Driver Committed for Trial

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 September 1949 · page 1

Alan Bert Lee. represented by Mr. J. A. Murray, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm by a negligent act in the manner in which…

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Kempsey Aerodrome Improvements

Macleay Argus · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 7

I again refer to your personal representations of 24th August, 1949, oh behalf of residents of Kempsey and district who are…

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Man Swart Away — at Stratford Road Crossing. Residents Agitating for Bridge

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 2

On Saturday last a resident of Stratford, Mr. Stan Ellis, was swept off his feet while attempting to ford the crossing at A. E. Gresham's on…

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Charge Against Motor Cyclist

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 6

Sidney George Williams represented by Mr. M. M. Hooke, pleaded net guilty to driving a motor cycle whilst under the influence of…

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Alleged Stealing From Railway

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 6

Cecil Preston Wilson was charged with stealing six bottles of beer, the property of the Railway Commissioners, at Taree, on September 22…

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London Bridge Spans an African River

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 7

A bridge over which thousands of Londoners have walked has been opened in Africa. It is the war-time emergency bridge which…

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Woman Killed on Wauchope Road

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 4

A married woman, Mrs Iris Catherine Mary Martin, 35, of High Street, Wauchope, was killed almost instantly yesterday about…

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Motor Insurance Increases

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 7

SYDNEY.--Premiums for insurance under the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, have been increased in…

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Cundle Aerodrome Supported by Wingham Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 1

At last meeting of the Wingham Municipal Council a letter was received from Manning District Aerodrome Committee, forwarding sub-committee's…

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Motor Cycle Rages at Taree New Course Officially Opened

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 3

The Manning District Motor Cycle club's new course on the back paddock at the Taree Showground was used for the first time on Monday, when a…

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Spills Spelt Thrills At Taree Motor Cycle Races Large Crowd At Showground

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 4

More than thrills marked the Manning District Motor Cycle Club races at the Taree Showground, on Monday. Trick riding…

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Road Transport Finances "Disturbing"

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 October 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY.--Drawing attention to the disastrous effects upon road transport revenue caused by the recent coal strike, the…

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