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Northern Rivers · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

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Deputation To Press Toonumbar-Duck Creek Road Proposal

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 1

The proposal for a road to be constructed over the Richmond Range from Toonumbar to Duck Creek will be placed before the Minister for…

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Query on Fruit Train Delays

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 4

MURWILLUMBAH, Monday. — The General Manager of the B.G-F. (Mr. Ken Hack) said that he interviewed the Chief Traffic Manager…

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Echo of Train Incident; Man on 3 Charges

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

MAITLAND, Monday. — A 34 years old labourer was remanded in Maitland Court today on three charges arising out of an alleged…

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Motor-cycle Skids, Rider Suffers Painful Injuries

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

Painful injuries were sustained by Kevin Ripps, 18, of Colin Street, Kyogle, when his motor-cycle skidded and fell early on Sunday morning…

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Brocaded Satin, Long Train

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 2

Rich brocaded satin was worn by Peggy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rosolen, of Coraki, at her wedding to Eric John Chambers, [?]…

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Road Works Programme Priority

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 February 1950 · page 4

First consideration in next month's road works programme will be given to works in Keith anil Bernstein Streets and the widening…

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Widening Casino Railway Bridge A Transport Job

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 4

CASINO, Wednesday.—The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Garside) told a deputation at Casino Railway Station today that…

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More Funds Urged For Road Safety Publicity

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 8

The Central Executive of the Road Safety Council will be asked what funds can be made available for an extensive radio or press campaign…

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Tram Driver Shot After Argument

Northern Star · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A 43 year old tram driver was shot five times in the left side and lower body near Waverley tram depot tonight…

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Request For New Kyogle Railway Station Declined By Commissioner

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Garside) will not at present consider replacing Kyogle's outmoded and inadequate Railway Station with a more appropriate structure…

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Race to Stop Train; Car Crashes on Line

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday. — Railway officials raced against time today to stop a goods train at Lawson, on the Blize Mountains, after a car containing five people crashed 30 feet over an embankment onto the line…

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Corndale P. & C. to Urge Road Repairs

Northern Star · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Corndale P. and C. Association was held in the school, Mr. T. H. McMullan presiding. There was a good…

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Railway Water Contract

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 9

Kyogle Shire Council will renew its contract to supply water to the Department of Railways for a period of 12 months, after which the…

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Correspondent's Views On Railway Matters

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 1

In a letter to the Editor, Mr. H. Crouch, of Anderson Street, Kyogle, states that in his opinion the refusal of the Railway Commissioner…

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Stock Route on Killarney Road

Northern Star · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 5

Urbenville branch of the Graziers' Association will ask Casino and Tenterfield Pastures Protection Boards to make application…

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Death Toll of 34 Feared In Train Crash

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday (AAP). — Hospital authorities said last night that they, feared the death tell would rise to 34 in the Long Island railway collision, cn Friday night…

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Railway Station Damaged by Fire

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Fire swept through the railway station building at Gunnedah, completely destroying the roof and causing…

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The Northern Star Tuesday, February 21, 1950. First Session to Start "Road Back"

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 4

FEW SESSIONS of a new Federal Parliament have been planned with a programme as full as that to be outlined by…

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Three Tier Veil Long Train

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2

The bridal gown was made on classical lines, with a folded hip line and a bustle back finishing in a long, sweeping train. The three…

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Move for Uniform Standard for Subdivision Roads

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 7

Plans and specifications will be prepared by the City, Engineer (Mr. H. G. Murray) outlining the required standard for the construction of roads in new subdivisions in Lismore…

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