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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

1,378 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 21 of 69

Tarro Shire Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 4

In regard to the report of proposed expenditure on Tarro Shire roads we have been requested to state that when the allocation of the amounts to the respective ridings…

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Opening of Dartbrook Bridge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 2

It is estimated that there were at least a thousand people present at the opening of the new bridge over the Dartbrook, on the road between…

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Tragedy. Louth Park Road Man Shot in Bed. Jealousy the Cause

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 5

Shortly before 5 o'clock this morning a shooting tragedy occurred at a residence on the Louth Park Road, Cyril Boyue Lambert, 33 a widower, and an employee of the…

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Maitland Tramways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 2 May 1917 · page 4

At a meeting of the West Maitland Municipal Council last evening a latter was read from Mr. E. J. Doran, Traffic Superintendent, New South Wales Government…

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April Aeroplane Bag. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 5

Seven hundred and 14 aeroplanes were brought down on the west front in April…

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"John Bridge" at Homebush Notable Figures

Singleton Argus · Thursday 3 May 1917 · page 3

When "John Bridge," at Flemington, on the 19th April, secured, for a line of 900 crossbred wethers, account of W. A. and J. Y. Bell, of Marshmead, Walgett,…

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Newcastle Cup Train

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

A special will leave Dungog at 9.43 on Saturday, 12th inst. Advt. next issue. Look out for next issue for some…

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Big Prices for Wethers. John Bridge & Co

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

A top price of 45s, with an average of 40s 3d, for a lot of 000 sheep consigned hy W. A.& J. Y. Bell, of Marshmead, Walgett, goes to the credit of John Bridge…

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Letters to the Editor. Horse Crippling Road Cobblers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 6

Sir,—Anybody who 'driven about tho roads in the Maitland district who has any regard for horses must feel indignant at the way in which municipalities and shire councils…

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Cessnock Railway Fatality. Adjourned Inquest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 May 1917 · page 2

The adjourned Inquest concerning the death of Christopher Keefe, who died In Cessnock Hospital on April 26, as the re-sult of injuries received on the Aberdare…

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Big Prices for Wethers. John Bridge & Co

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 7

A top price of 45/-, with an average of 40/3, for a lot of sheep consigned by W. A and J. Y. Bell, of Marshmead, Walgett, goes to the credit of John Bridge & Co.,…

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A Sniff of Old Times. on the Road to Copeland

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 16

The sensation of visiting old scenes becomes more acute as the train speeds on towards Martin's Creek, and the last glimpse of the Paterson fades away on the skyline. Evidence…

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Tragedy, Louth Park Road Man Shot in Bed. Jealousy the Cause

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 5

Shortly, before 5 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday a shooting tragedy occurred at a residence on the Louth Park Road, Cyril Boyne Lambert, 33 a widower, and an employee of the…

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Motor Car Lights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 4

Owing to many motor cars being provided with rear lights which are not of sufficient power to show the number plate, it has been decided to amend the regulation in…

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Run Over by Motor Car

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 4

The sad news was received in Maitland this morning that Master Hunter Lionel Welch, youngest son of the late Mr. W. G. Welch, West Maitland, and of Mrs…

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Appeal From France U.S. Railway Men Wanted. Washington, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 May 1917 · page 4

France has appealed to the United States for 10,000 skilled railwaymen for 1500 miles of railways immediately…

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Inspectors and Foremen. Classification on the Railways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 May 1917 · page 3

Mr. H. Smith, general secretary to the New South Wales Railway Officers Association, has had correspondence with the Commissioners respecting the low classification…

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Motor Drivers Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 May 1917 · page 4

Before Mr. W. .T. M. Fincham, P.M., at the West Maitland Police Court this morning Archibald Mitchell pleaded guilty to a charge that he being the holder…

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Attempted Train Wrecking

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 5

An attempt was made last night to wreck a passenger train between Petersham and Lewisham, by placing portion of a telegraph pole about seven feet long and weighing two…

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"John Bridge." Directors' Annual Report. Selling Charges and Expulsion

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 May 1917 · page 3

We have been favoured by John Bridge and Co., Ltd., with an early copy of their balance-sheet and directors' report, covering the firm's operations…

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