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Newcastle Knocks Port Stephens and a Port Future Debate
A lengthy Sydney Newcastle debate on the Morpeth Pindimar railway condemns public waste while praising Port Stephens as a natural harbor. The piece argues Port Stephens should be the main port with Newcastle as subsidiary, criticizing One Big City policy and urging the Northern Daily Leader stance. Includes boundary rider accident, and obituary notes for Mr William H Capper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Public Works
Morpeth-Pindmar
Sydney
Port Stephens
Austalia
Public Works Committee
Macquarie Street
North Shore
St. Leonards
Eastwood
Eastern Suburbs Railway
Coogee Surf
Great Harbor
Manly
New South Wales
Country Party
Australia
Leader
Currangalpa
Darling
Tilpa
Louth
James Ryan
Harry
W. H. Capper
William Henry Capper
Metropolitan Land Board
Darlinghurst
Victoria
Capper
Lands Department
Maitland Land Board
Randwick
Mary Pearse
Simeon Menry Pearse