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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

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Bridge To Replace Causeway

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 4

After Cr. W. R. Cooke had said the recent heavy rains had held up traffic for a long time, Kyogle Shire Council yesterday decided to urge the Main…

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Must Divert Men to Military Roads

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 4

A request that manpower be diverted from all non-essential works on main and developmental roads, irrespective of whether money had been…

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New Road To Brisbane ?

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

At the instance of Cr. O. C. Walters, who said the road would be important in an emergency, Kyogle Shire Council yesterday decided to…

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Bridge Party for War Captives' Fund

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 3

Proceeds of a bridge party held by Kyogle Patriotic Bridge Club in Kyogle C.W.A. Hall last night will he handed to the Red Cross Prisoner of…

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Outlet Road for Evacuation Deputation Sees Council

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

The need for the construction of a road from Sextonville to Gorge Greek and Bonalbo as an outlet from the coastal areas in the…

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Train Restrictions in New Zealand

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 4

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.—In view of the critical situation, the War Cabinet to-day decided that no additional passenger trains, for…

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Escape Road Kyogle Council Active

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 4

KYOGLE, Tuesday.—The need for the construction of a road from Sextonville to Gorge Creek and Bonalbo to provide an…

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D. Serone, Dunoon Road, Lismore. 'Phone 835

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 7

"My reputation is your guarantee." Inquiries and inspection invited…

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Railway Trucks Only For Racehorses

Northern Star · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. — The Railway Commissioner to-day announced a modification of the ban on the transport of racehorses…

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Emergency Roads

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

Lismore Municipal Council this week decided to co-operate with a sub-committee of the Northern Rivers Association of Municipalities and…

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New Burma Road Link to India

Northern Star · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday (AAP).—The "Daily Express" Mandalay correspondent reveals 100,000 coolies under Allied experts are building a branch route for the purpose of linking up half…

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TENNIS. Railway Club

Northern Star · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 7

At the annual meeting of the Railway Club, held at the Gordon Pavilion the following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. W. F…

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Nazis Train to Man Vichy Ships

Northern Star · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 1

LONDON. Friday (AAP) —Moscow radio quotes a Cairo report that the German Grand Admiral Raeder…

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Road Safety Keep Pedestrians Off Roads

Northern Star · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 4

A decision to urge a vigorous campaign to keep pedestrians off roadways was made by the Lismore Road Safety…

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Tomki Shire to Keep straying stock Off Roads

Northern Star · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 5

CASINO, Sunday.—At a meeting of the Tomki Shire Council on Friday, the chairman (Councillor J J Watson) was most…

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Man's Body Found Near Railway Line

Northern Star · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY. Sunday.—The body of a mtin believed to be William George (62), a retired miner, of Kandes, was picked up beside the railway line at…

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New Railway For Eighth Army

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday:--Details of the new railway being constructed in the Middle East are given by the "Service Weekly," which…

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Motor Oil Dearer

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY.--From to-day the public will pay from 3d to 8d more per gallon for motor lubricating oil. Increases vary according to the size of the…

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Unregistered Motors Impressment of Tyres Urged

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—"Wiuh Australia almost cut off from supplies of raw rubber, impressment of tyres from motor vehicles now…

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Rise in Price of Motor Oil

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.— From today the public will pay from 3d to 8d more per gallon for…

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