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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1953

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Roads Blocked

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 4

The Pacific Highway, between Kempsey and Frederickton and also at Warrell Creek, was blocked to small…

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No Statement For Stock Crossing Road

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 4

Dat[?] farmers do not need a Travelling Statement of Permit when moving cattle from one paddock to another…

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Railway Theft Charges in Taree Court

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 1

The hearing of two charges of stealing against. Maurice Oliver Barlin (20), of Stevenson Lane, Taree, was adjourned until March 9 by Mr. L. E. Stapleton, S.M., at Taree Court…

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Trams Collide

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tues.: As the result of a collision between two trams at the Darling street depot tonight. Allan…

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Bridge From Fines

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 3

The bridge at Ceret, in the south of France, was built from fines collected from married couples when they…

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Road Safety

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 2

[In the interests of Road Safety, information aimed at reducing the tragic toll of the road will be published in this…

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New Traffic Bridge for Kempsey

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 1

The Department of Main Roads has advised Kempsey Municipal Council that a tender has been received for…

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Taree Road Safety Branch Meeting

The Northern Champion · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 4

The secretary of Taree Branch of the Road Safety Council (Mr. P. Caines) said today that an open invitation…

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Modern Traffic Bridge Over Macleay River Hexham Ferry To Be Used At Kempsey During Building

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 1

Kempsey Municipal Council has been advised by the Department of Main Roads that the Department recognises the desirability of proceeding with the reconstruction of the traffic bridge over the Macleay River at Kempsey. It further advises a tender for the work has been received and a decision on the tender wilt be given in the near future…

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2 Hurt in Motor Cycle-car Crash

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 2

Two young men were injured in an accident involving a motor car and a motor cycle at Forster on Friday night…

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Motoring News and Notes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 4

Winner of the famous Monte Carlo Rally, a Ford Zephyr Six, with some of the trophies displayed on its bonnet…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Macleay Argus · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 1

COFFS HARBOUR: At Coffs Harbour on Friday night, Cecil Williams, 38, of Korora, a Northern Rivers…

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Railways Commissioner Explains Deficit Cause

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 3 March 1953 · page 5

"There is sufficient evidence to show that a published deficit by the Department does not necessarily mean that the system is a burden to the State," the Commissioner for Railway (Mr…

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Hospital Road

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 1

The Municipal Engineer, Mr. Escott, was instructed by Kempsey Council on Mondav night to prepare a…

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Open Column Bridge Quiz

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 4

Sir,--Now that the question of the opening of Kempsey bridge has been settled, I would like to know who…

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Blow Embankment Not Rail Bridge Proper

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 7

It has never been the intention to blow up the railway bridge at empsey, in the event of further serious floods. However, it is the intention to demolish…

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Train Concessions Are Defended

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY. -- Rail freight concessions made to Tooths Brewery had taken some 400 to 500 tons of freight…

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Road Safety Hazards Lower Macleay Area

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

Concern was expressed at the many road and traffic hazards existing in the South West Rocks area, and action planned to have them rectified, at the first meeting of the committee of the new…

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To Press for New England Road Link

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce decided on Tuesday night, on the motion of Messrs. R. Rye and S. B. Reif, to seek information through…

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Road Safety C'ncil Undecided On Bike Racks

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 1

A suggestion that bike racks should be installed in various parts of Taree, was left in [?]yance by the…

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