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Railways, roads & transport, 1950

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Work on Council's 1950 Road Programme

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

In her annual report, the mayor, Aid. Gertrude Richardson, says the most important road work to be undertaken by the Council during 1950 will be the reconstruction of Victoria Street (which forms part of the Pacific…

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Manning Shire Facing Up to Road Repair Problem

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 1

Faced with an extensive programme of road repair work, including a section of the Pacific Highway, Manning Shire Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to consider purchase of new plant…

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The "Bristol" Power for Road and Air

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 5

Here the massive "Bristol" Hercules power units in the Handley Page Hermes 4 airliner form a background for the "Bristol" 2-litre Type 400 car, which made its debut in March, 1946. This high-powered model has…

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The Toll Of The Motor Cycle

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 2

The sad happening of Saturday afternoon last, in which the young motor cyclist, Lionel Vincent Carter, 21 years of age, of Taree, lost his life…

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Motor Cyclist Fatally Injured In Collision. Shocking Accident At Dingo And Farquhar Streets Intersection

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 2

A shocking fatality occurred at the Intersection of Dingo and Farquhar Streets. Wingham on Saturday afternoon last, about 4.45, the rider of a…

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Council To Probe Maintenance Costs Of Motor Vehicles

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 3

Among Finance Committee recommendations adopted by Nambucca Shire Council last week were these:--…

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Petrol Buried in Railway Yard

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 6

The discovery of 106 gallons of motor spirit buried in steel drums at the Grafton railway station trucking yards was told at…

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Cr. Edmonds Attacks Cursory Attitude Of Railway Commissioner

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 3

When the report on the visit to Wauchope of the Railway Commissioner, Mr. Garside, was before Hastings Shire…

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Chatham Roads

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

Sir,--While it is pleasing to read the report of the Taree Municipal Council about the good roads in our area, may I add some detail…

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Sealing Of Forster Road Advocated

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

At the meeting of Taree Chamber of Commerce, Mr. J. B. Doneley said the Chamber could well bring under the notice of the…

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Young Man Killed in Road Accident

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

Lionel Vincent Carter, 21, of Taree, was killed instantly at Wingham on Saturday evening, when a car and a motor cycle collided at the…

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Car Stalls on Railway Crossing Tragic Accident at Ross Glen

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

Mr George Bulley, 55, of Ross Glen, met his death on Monday afternoon in tragic circumstances. Prom information to hand it appears that Mr…

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Fatal Accident at Wingham Motor Cycle Collides With Motor Car

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

A fatal accident happened at the intersection of Dingo and Farquhar Sts., Wingham, on Saturday afternoon last, about six o'clock, when a motor cycle…

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Motor Cyclist Fined

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 1

Robert J. Jeffs was charged with not keeping to the left when making a turn on a motor cycle.—Jeffs pleaded guilty. Constable Dunmall said Jeffs was…

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Motor Cycle Fatality

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 2

At Wingham about 5.30 p.m. on Saturday Lionel Carter, 21, riding on a motor cycle, collided with a motor car driven by Clarence Jack House, of…

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Nine Year Old Boy Killed on Wauchope Road

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 4

Donald Eric Kennewell, aged 9 years, was killed not far from his home on the Wauchope Road on Wednesday afternoon…

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Worthy Work. Member For Oxley Pulls Off His Coat. Assists In Removing Rubbish From Near Bridge

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

Quite recently the Member for Oxley in the NSW State Parliament, Mr. L. C. Jordan, visited various centres on the Upper Manning, and was driven…

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Motor Cyclist Fatally Injured in Collision— Shocking Accident at Wingham

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

A shocking fatility occurred at the intersection of Dingo and Farquhar Streets, Wingham, on Saturday afternoon last, about 4.45, the…

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Car Stalls on Railway Crossing— Tragic Accident at Ross Glen

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

Mr. George Bulley, 55, of Ross Glen, met Ms death on Monday afternoon in tragic circumstances. From information to hand it appears…

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Claims for Losses on Railway

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 4

Casino business people are claiming thousands of pounds from the Railway Department for goods lost, stolen or ruin damaged. The…

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