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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1900

103 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 6

Light Railway Lines

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1900 · page 4

The proposal put forward by the Government to construct a series of light railway lines in various parts of the colony, for the purpose of opening up pastoral and…

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How Mafoking Was Relieved. Fighting on the Road

Northern Star · Saturday 7 July 1900 · page 8

THE "Cape Times" special correspondent writes from Molopo River on May 15:—The flying column for the relief of Mafeking left Kimberley on May 2. It was composed of…

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Proposed Grafton-Casino Railway. the Colonial Secretary's Evidence

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 July 1900 · page 8

THE proposal to construct a railway from Grafton to Casion was furtehr considered by the Public Works Committee at a meeting held on July 10…

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Grafton-casino) Railway

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1900 · page 8

MR. J. SEE, M.P., gave evidence before the Public Works Committee last week. He said in his opinion the railway ought to be constructed. The number of inhabitants…

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Casino-Lismore Railway

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1900 · page 5

LAST Friday we received the following wire from Mr. R. Pyers, M.P. :—" The first stage of the Casino-Lismore railway was passed in the House this (Friday) morning,…

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The Relief of Mafeking. Stlendid Colonial Work. Arrival of the First Supply Train. a Civic Welcome

Northern Star · Saturday 21 July 1900 · page 8

D. SQUADRON, of the Queenslanders, who issisted in the relief of Mafeking, are commanded by Major Kellie, and with him are Capt. Powles and Lieuts. Harris and Armat…

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Proposed Grafton-Casino Railway

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 July 1900 · page 6

THE following letter appears in the S. M. Herald'— Mr. G. N. Griffiths knows full well that no sane Government will ever connect the…

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Grafton-casino Railway

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1900 · page 4

THE evidence given before the members if the Public Works Committee relative to the proposed rail connnection between Casino and Grafton is of such a widely…

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Proposed Grafton-Casino Railway

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 2

THE following letter appears in the "S.[?] M. Herald':— Sir.—In your issue of 20th Mr. C. Wilcox (presumably Mr. J. C. Wilcox,…

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The Future of the Motor-Car

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 August 1900 · page 3

The prospects of the motor-car are regarded by "Engineering" as very favourable, and it is suggested that the motive able from the main body of the waggon, as…

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Pelican Greek Bridge

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1900 · page 4

THE motion brought forward in the Coraki Council by Alderman Scharer, asking that the bridge over Pelican Creek on the Coraki-Lismore road be raised to a high…

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Queensland Private Railways

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1900 · page 2

The Lilydale Tramways Construction Bill, which was rend a first time in the Assembly authorises the Queensland Silver Lead Mines, Limited, to construct a tramway…

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Grafton-Casino Railway. SYDNEY

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1900 · page 2

THE Public Works Committee, to-day, decided to recommend the construction of the Grafton-Casino railway, providing that the cost does not exceed £4000 per mile…

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The Northern Star. Saturday Morning, August 4, 1900. District Railway Proposals

Northern Star · Saturday 4 August 1900 · page 4

THE passing of the second rending of the Bill for the Lismore-Casino railway is the virtual…

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Casino-Lismore Railway Bill. Second Reading. (From Hansard.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 August 1900 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Friday last, Mr. O'Sullivan, Secretary for Public Works, moved,—"That this bill be now read the second time." He said: This bill authorises the construction of a…

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The Road Vote

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 4

SEEING that the Department has authorised the immediate expenditure of 50 per cent, of the annual vote for maintaining and improving the roads throughout the colony, the…

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Casino-Lismore Railway. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 5

THE Casino Railway Bill passed the third reading at 2 o'clock this morning, and was sent on to the Legislative Council…

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Casino-lismore Railway

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 8

MR. R. PYERS, M.P., has forwarded us a copy of the Bill introduced and read a second time in Parliament last week in connection with the above railway as follows :—…

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The Tatham to GandurimbaCasino Road

Northern Star · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 5

IN the Legislative Assembly, last week, Mr. Pyers asked the Minister for Public Works the following questions:— New road from Lismore-Gundurimba roade to…

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The Northern Star. Saturday Morning, August 11, 1900. the Road to Tatham

Northern Star · Saturday 11 August 1900 · page 4

THE value of accessible and good ronda leading to this town is of great importance to its…

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