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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

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Police & Road Safety

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 7

Delay by the Government in appointing additional police to the Safety Bureau for the prevention of road accidents is unpardonable,…

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St. Patrick's Day Bridge--garden Party

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

MARCH 17 came around again this year bringing its usual activities for children and adults alike in the Convent buildings and grounds. Smartly dressed ladies arrived…

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Manning River County Council Shire Council's Objection To Cundle Aerodrome Scheme Discussed

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 3

The Cundletown aerodrome project had another airing at Thursday night's meeting of the Manning River county Council when a letter was received…

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Council to Seek New Site for Rifle Range Move in Aerodrome Hold-up

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

At its meeting on Monday night, the Municipal Council, after dealing with a letter horn Mr. E. J. Eggins, M.H.R., in connection with the aerodrome site, decided to appoint a committee to meet the Rifle Club with a view to finding a new site…

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Problem of Road Maintenance— Greater State Assistance to Councils Urged

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

In his maiden speech in the Legislative Assembly, the new Country Party Member for Armidale, Mr. Davis Hughes, said that the State…

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N.S.W. Govt. Railways Summary of Annual Report for the Year 1948-49

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 6

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. F. C. Garside, has presented to the Minister for Transport, his report on the operations of the…

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Motor Cyclist Killed

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

When his motor cycle came into collision with a motor lorry on the Wauchope Road, near Wauchope, on Wednesday evening, another…

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CORRESPONDENCE District Aerodrome (To the Editor)

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 1

Sir,— In a report (18/3/1950) of a discussion of above at the County Council meeting the following appears: "The Nabiac drome was altogether inadequate…

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Hp. Assn. Wants Harrington Road Tar Sealed

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 7

Mr. E. J. Eggins, MHR, has promised his full co-operation to Harrington District Progress Association in its desire to have the…

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Tarring Harrington Road Mr. Eggins Seeking Federal Aid

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 March 1950 · page 5

Mr W. H. Palmer, secretary of the Harrington District Progress Association, has received the following letter from the Member for Lyne, Mr E. J…

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Proposed Forster-Tuncurry-Bridge

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 1

In response to the invitation extended to the Manning Shire Council by Mr R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., to meet the Minister for Transport, Mr M…

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New Bridge to Replace Hastings Ferry —

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 4

The Minister for Transport, Mr. Mr. O'Sullivan, and the Commissioner for Main Roads, Mr. Toyer, told a representative gathering at…

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Sentenced to 12 Years for Train Assault

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 4

MAITLAND.--Rodney Francis Thorley, 34, labourer, of Singleton, was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment by…

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Question in Parliament. Dismissal Of Railway Shunter At Taree

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 4

In the NSW Legislative Assembly on 14th March, 1950— Mr. JORDAN (Oxley): I desire to bring before the notice of the House…

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Motor World Motor Vehicle Lights

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 3

Autumn weather and the return of longer nights call for greater care by motorists. The N.R.M.A. and R.A.C.A. remind drivers that…

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LETTERS To the Editor, "M.R. Times" District Aerodrome

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 2

Sir,--In a report of a discussion regarding a district aerodrome, at a County Council meeting, the following appears: "The Nabiac 'drome…

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Tinonee Road Works

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 4

TINONEE. Friday. (From our correspondent). With weather conditions favourable, the long-promised sealing of the State Highway from…

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Alleged Theft From Railways: Case Part Heard

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 March 1950 · page 2

At Taree Court of Petty Sessions on Monday, before Mr. F. G. Pocock, S.M., Felix A. Hinchey, railway employee, was charged with having in…

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Proposed Forster- Tuncurry Bridge - -

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 4

In response to the invitation extended to the Manning Shire Council by Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald, M.L.A., to meet the Minister for Transport,…

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Correspondence Little's Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 31 March 1950 · page 4

To the editor "Port Macquarie News" Sir.—I have ascertained that "at least in this part of the electorate" Cr. H. Warlters has not lost any of…

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