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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1949

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"Death Railway" Guards Now Prosperous Citizens of Siam. Bangkok

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 19 March 1949 · page 7

Jim Taylor, A.A.P. correspondent in Siam, states in the "Sunday Telegraph": I have just returned from an overnight visit to the…

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Sunday Train Service

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 March 1949 · page 1

The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce is still plugging the request for a Sunday night train service to the city. At Tuesday night's meeting…

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Laurieton Ferry-- Application for Bridge

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 March 1949 · page 2

From the Minister for Local Government : Dear Mr. Jordan.--I refer to your personal representations on behalf…

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Sequel to Road Accident

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 March 1949 · page 3

George Thomas Stevens was charged with driving a motor lorry in a negligent manner, also with failing to drive as near as…

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Road Works Policy Adopted by Manning Shire Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 March 1949 · page 2

A special meeting of the Manning Shire Council Shire was held last Friday to consider the Deputy President's minute, respecting the determination of a…

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Ambulance Cases Motor Cycle and Truck in Collision

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 4

Westley Jones, 21, of Middleton Street, South Kempsey, received severe injuries last Friday when a motor cycle he was…

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Train Services

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 1

For some time now various bodies in the Central North Coast have been trying to obtain a better train service for this area…

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Improved Train Services for Taree District

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 2

Mr. W. A. Baker, secretary of the Taree branch of the A.L.P., writes:— For some tune now various bodies in the Central Coast nave been trying to…

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Age Tells in Road Accidents

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 1

About half of the 180 pedestrians killed in road accidents in New South Wales last year were over 60 years of age, stated Mr. L. Jacobs, hon. secretary…

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No Bridge Subsidy to Replace Laurieton Ferry

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 March 1949 · page 6

Mr. L. C. Jordan, MLA, has been advised as follows by the Minister for Local Government:—I refer to your personal…

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Train Services

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

The following letter above the name of Mr. W. A. Baker, Hon. Secretary of A.L.P., appears in the "Manning River Times":…

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Proposed Aerodrome At Cundletown. Meeting of Sub-Committee

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 2

On Friday morning last, a sub-committee comprising the Mayor of Tare (Alderman Gertrude Richardson), the mayor of Wingham (Alderman L. J…

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Sunday Train Service Gloucester Pressing

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 6

The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce is still plugging the request for a Sunday, night train service to the…

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National Road Safety College

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in Britain, acting as agents for the Ministry of Transport, have just opened a National College in Knightsbridge, London. It is there for the free use of schools, clubs, institutions, the police and other bodies…

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More Road Trains from the Centre

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

Following a conference between representatives of the Queensland, N.S.W., and South Australian Governments, the N.T. Administration…

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Proposed Aerodrome Site at Cundletown

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 3

On Friday morning, March 25, a sub-committee comprising the mayor of Taree (Ald. Gertrude Richardson), the mayor of Wingham (Ald…

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Shire Roads Detrimentally Affected by Rain

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 2

After the unparalleled spell of hot and humid weather the Manning district has experienced a cold spell and continuous light to heavy rain. This…

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Cundle Aerodrome Engineers Locate Landing Strips Property Owners to Be Contacted

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 1

On Friday morning, 25th March, a sub-committee comprising the Mayor of Taree, Aid. Richardson, the Mayor of Wingham, Aid. Gleeson, the Shire…

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Alleged Stealing From Railway

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 1

William Graham Martin Maiden was charged with that, at Taree on or about 23rd December, he stole seven cartons of lager, six motor tyres, four…

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Charges of Stealing Railway Property

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 2

William Graham Martin Maiden was charged with stealing 7 cartons of lager, 6 motor tyres, 4 handsaws, 9 shirts and 2 pairs pyjamas,…

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