Shire Wants Conference On Coastal Road
Manning Share Council decided on Monday to endeavour to arrange a conference with Hastings Shire Council…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1953
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Railway Picnic at Old Bar
A fleet of buses conveyed a bumper crowd to the annual Railway Picnic at Old Bar last week…
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LISMORE, Thurs.--A passenger in a car had his left arm almost torn off at the elbow in a collision…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Minister's Further Explanation on Kempsey Aerodrome
The Minister for Works and Housing (Mr. Kent Hughes), in a letter dated January 9, has replied to Mr. P. E. Lucock's (M.H.R.) representations regarding undue…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Employees Run Down by Express
GRAFTON, Saturday. Yesterday the Brisbane Express collided with a railway motor tricycle about 15 miles north of Grafton, killing a railway employee, and giving his companion a severe…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Want New Approach For Hexham Bridge
The Department of Main Roads will be asked by Newcastle City Council to build a new approach to Hexham bridge from the Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Taree Road Accident. Dr. Erby Injured
Dr. R. J. Erby, of Wingham, was driving his car on the Wingham-Taree Road yesterday (Monday), when he met…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Who Opened Bridge? Another Suggestion
This question as to who did officially open Kempsey bridge appears a step nearer solution. Mr. Bill Robinson, of Grafton, informed "The Macleay…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Opening of Kempsey Bridge--does This Picture Refresh Your Memory?
There seems to be some doubt in the minds of old residents of the district as to who opened the Kempsey Traffic Bridge early in the 19th. century. It is understood that construction on the bridge commenced in 1897, and the official opening took place in 1900 or 1901. This picture (by Earl McNeil studios) was taken on the day the bridge was opened, and the procession can be seen crossing the bridge--but who actually performed the opening ceremony? It's a difficult test of memory; check it in Monday's "Argus."…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Correspondence Aerodrome Question
Sir, I am a straight out advocate for a 'drome centrally situated for the Manning district. Whether there is equal…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Bulahdelah Still No Bridge
Because of the rain, the long standing subject of the "Myall Bridge" was again bitterly discussed by various…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bridge Opening Recalls Shooting
Mr. Leo McNally is not relaxing his search for the date of the opening of the Kempsey bridge…
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"Shire Councils everywhere are vigorously protesting against the reduced State vote for Trunk and Main…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bridge Alters Route Dungog-Newcastle
Most motorists in the past have travelled to Newcastle via Paterson and Maitland, but the new Hexham bridge has altered things. Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Who Opened Bridge? More Suggestions
The question as to who officially opened Kempsey traffic bridge is still agitating the memories of the people who cannot remember…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sawmiller Injured in Road Accident
Well-known member of the Newcastle and Gloucester sawmilling firm of Viggers Pty. Ltd., Mr. Frank Viggers, was injured in a car accident…
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A meeting convened by Mr. L. C. Jordan, State Member for Oxley, was held in the Council Chambers, Wingham…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tram Driver Hurt
SYDNEY, Thurs.--Stewart Rogerson, tram driver, was seriously injured and 20 passengers escaped with…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Taree Council To Spend On Road Works (Continued From Page 1.)
Taree Council budget to spend £72,629 from the genera funds on works and essential services during 1953, according to a minute tabled by the Mayor (Alderman M. M. Hooke). Of that amount, £39,793, or 1011½ in £1 will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Round-up of District Sport Development of Taree Motor Cycle Club
Taree Motor Cycle Club has developed to such proportions over the past twelve months that it was able at its annual meeting, to divide the club into two teams to obtain some really enthusiastic competition…
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