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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1907

1,226 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 62 of 62

Railway Extension

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 December 1907 · page 16

The question of railway extension for the purpose of developing the mineral and pastoral areas of the interior is engaging the attention of the Government at the present…

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First Passenger Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 December 1907 · page 3

The Stockton and Darlington Railway Bill was passed in 1821, and on the 27th September, 1825, the line was opened. "The scene on the morning of that day," said Mr. Pease, 50 years…

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The Maitland Tramway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 December 1907 · page 4

Work in connection with the Maitland tramway continues, and it is expected that ploughing operations will be started in High-street this week. At present the rails are being laid just…

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One of Sydney's Leading Hotels—hotel Mansion. Bayswater Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 December 1907 · page 5

One of the highest class and most modern hotels in Sydney is the Hotel Mansion. Its situation is one of Sydney's choicest spots, and it has for years…

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A Long Tramp

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 December 1907 · page 2

Two medical students from the Sydney University left Hexham last purpose of walking to Queensland, via the North Cost. They are carrying a fair…

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Motor Boats to Fight Submarines. The Newest Terror of the Sea

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 31 December 1907 · page 4

Though naval manoeuvres may prove many definite prints in ocean warfare tactics may shortly be modified in some points by a now invention. For another…

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A Single Lime Railway

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 December 1907 · page 3

The Lartigue railway runs between Listowel and the well-known southern watering-place, Ballybunion, in the county kerry. It is the only one of its…

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