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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

982 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 13 of 50

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

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 5

Sir,--In view of so many conflicting reports about Nabiac aerodrome based on guesswork or wishful thinking, it is well to get down to…

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Tinonee Road Works

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 2

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

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Auxiliary Members to Give Bridge Lessons

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 3

To raise necessary funds, the Hospital Auxiliary will hold card parties on the second Friday afternoon of each month, at the M.R.D…

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Petrol Tax Money for Roads Labour M.L.A. Charged With Hypocrisy

The Northern Champion · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 3

When a motion by Mr G. Enticknap (Labour, Murrumbidgee), asking the Federal Government for a greater share of petrol tax rebenue was under…

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Taree Firm's Unique Service to Motorists

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 April 1950 · page 5

Rendering an outstanding service to district motorists is the internal motor cleaner installed at Herberte's Taree Motor…

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New Hastings Bridge to Cost £375,000

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 2

The Hastings Bridge would now cost £375,000, about twice as much as in normal times, the Minister for Transport, the Hon. M…

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Petrol Tax Money for Roads— LABOUR M.L.A. Charged with Hypocrisy

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1950 · page 4

When a motion by Mr. G. Enticknap (Labour, Murrumbidgee) asking the Federal Government for a greater share of petrol tax revenue…

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Taree May Be Selected As Site Of Railway Repair Depot: Three To Serve State

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 April 1950 · page 1

Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan), said at the week-end that the Railways Department would establish three large country depots for its repairs and general work. He said Junee and Orange had been selected for the…

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Railway Repair Depots

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) said at the week-end that the Railways Department would establish three large country depots…

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Motor Vehicle Lights—

The Gloucester Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1950 · page 4

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 as…

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District Aerodrome

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 7

Sir.--I wish to briefly reply to letter of Air. J. D. Murray and his wandering questions. He evidently received a jolt when he learned the…

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Grim Record of Road Accidents

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 4

"Every attempt should be made to minimise death on our roads for It has become a great menace and the greatest killer," said Mr. P. Caines…

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The Toll of the Road "Our Greatest Killer," says Rotary Club Speaker

The Northern Champion · Saturday 8 April 1950 · page 2

"Every attempt should be made to minimise dentil on our roads for it has become a great menace and the greatest killer," said Mr P. Caines on…

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Severe Slump in Excursion Train Patronage

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 1

COFF'S HARBOUR.--Less than 12 passengers arrived at Park Beach on Monday on the excursion train from Grafton,…

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Hastings Bridge Will Cost £375,000. Should Have Been Built Years Ago, Says Minister for Transport

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 6

The Hastings Bridge would now cost £375,000, about twice as much as in normal times, the Minister for Transport, the Hon. M. O'Sullivan, said…

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Increased Railway Charges

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 3

The Department of Railways advised that, when sleeper accommodation is unavailable, and where accommodation is required for the patient on…

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Railway Workshops

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) recently announced that the Railways Department would establish three large country depots for its…

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Woman Dead Beside Railway Line

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 2

Mrs. Daisy Hilda Durham, 20, fell from the South Grafton mail train near Gloucester on Saturday morning. Her body was found…

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Railway Traffic Heavy At Easter

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 1

From Thursday to Easter Monday, both inclusive, 598 passenger-tickets were issued at Kempsey Railway Station…

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New Railway Leave Conditions

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 12 April 1950 · page 7

State Cabinet in Sydney last week approved Legislative amendments liberalising superannuation payments and leave conditions for…

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