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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

1,083 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 15 of 55

Onus on the Motorist

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 4

While it is the custom of the Department of Road Transport to forward to motorists the necessary forms…

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Motoring & Aviation Notes Expert Inspection Of Used Cars

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 4

Prospective purchasers of used motor vehicles should always secure the service of an impartial expert before purchase. The N.R.M.A. stresses some…

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Child Collides with Motor Truck

Macleay Argus · Monday 22 March 1954 · page 2

Graham Edwards, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Edwards, of Sullivan Street, was the victim of an…

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Accidental Death Verdict on Young Motor-Cyclist

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 5

A verdict of accidental death was returned by the District Coroner (Mr. R. V. Hough) at an inquiry into the…

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Rigid System On Train Bookings

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 24 March 1954 · page 1

Seat booking on the Daylight Express was governed by a very rigid railway system and it would be absolutely impossible for any one individual to secure Taree's entire quota of…

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Kempsey Road Safety Award

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 24 March 1954 · page 4

This week's road safety award goes to Mr. W. Boys, of 86 Kemp Street. It has often been…

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Deputation's Request to Have Bridge Lower

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 24 March 1954 · page 4

BOWRAVILLE. -- At the recent meeting of the Nambucca Shire Council, a deputation, comprising Messrs. Fred Gorely and John Bowler, from Missabotti, expressed concern about Sharkey's Bridge…

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Six Injured When Car Leaves Road

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

Travelling from Sydney to Nambucca Heads for holidays, a party of three adults and three children were involved in an accident on the Pacific Highway, near Mrs. G. Trisley's homestead at W[?]rrell Creek…

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Right Railway Slant On Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

In future, passengers on the Daylight Express will be informed as the train approaches Taree…

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Railway Rumblings

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 9

A record crowd witnessed Allan White's two straight games victory over Fred Osborne in the snooker…

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Hints for the Motorist

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 3

Folding hoods fitted to convertibles and roadsters should not be left folded under their covers for extended…

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Hints for the MOTORIST

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 4

Smooth tyres can be dangerous. When the treads have worn down a tendency to skid or slip on smooth…

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motoring & Aviation notes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 4

Test for defence against germ warfare will be held by Britain this year in the Atlantic Ocean, near the Bahama Islands. Bombers will drop "bombs" containing not germs but radioactive substances, the…

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How Motors Must Be Parked

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reminds motorists that they must not stand their vehicles as follows:--…

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Motor Car Driver's Key to Safety

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 29 March 1954 · page 4

Road safety organisations in the U.S.A. have decided that well-trained drivers are the key to traffic safety…

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Court Sequel to Collision on Wingham Road

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 1

A lorry driver who had pleaded not guilty to a charge of negligent driving, was convicted and fined £12 by Mr. O. Lake, S.M., at Taree Court of Petty Sessions yesterday…

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Three Gaoled for Stealing from Railway Tents

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 1

Three aboriginals were each sentenced to six weeks imprisonment with hard labour by Mr. O. Lake, S.M…

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Driving Hints for Motorists

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 30 March 1954 · page 9

Here are some N.R.M.A. hints to motorists:— Smooth tyres can be dangerous When the treads have…

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Kempsey Road Safety Award

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 7

Now that the days are becoming shorter, road users should keep in mind that the driver of a vehicle…

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Objection To Harrington Road Expenditure (To the Editor)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 31 March 1954 · page 4

Sir,—I am sure the report published in a recent issue regarding the decision by 26 votes to 21 to tax the…

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