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Railways, roads & transport, 1917

1,378 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 69

Railway Collision in Spain. Madrid

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 3

In a collision with the mail train from Irun 13 were killed and 37 injured…

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Shortage in Railway Revenue

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 4

A comparative statement of the railway and tramway revenue and working expenses for the month of August, 1916 and 1917, issued by the Acting…

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More Trains and Trams

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 4

Commencing to-morrow (Sunday), the Railway Commissioners' are arranging for sleepingr-cars to be attached to the 7.50 p.m. and 8.55 p.m. western mail…

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Overcrowded Trams. Passengers Brushed Off

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 October 1917 · page 2

As a result of the overcrowding of trams, due to the spring race meeting, two rather serious accidents resulted on Saturday—one on the Randwick line, and the other on the…

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Allynbrook Motor Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 October 1917 · page 4

On and after Wednesday next, and inst., Hancock's motor car wil leave Allynbrook every day at 7.30 a.m. and return from the imperial Hotel every afternoon at 4.45…

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Letters to the Editor. Belmore Bridge Footway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 7

Sir,—In view of the accident which occurred at the Belmore Bridge last evening, which I witnessed, I would like to draw attention to the danger that exists for people who…

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Motoring Notes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 3

"Automobile Topics" (U.S.A.) estimates that there has been an increase of price of motor vehicles for the last five months averaging £30, £28, and up to £140…

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Fatal Railway Accident. Engine Collides with Trolley

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 4

A serious and fatal accident occurred on the railway at Tamworth early on Monday morning. Three fettlers. Henry Lord, Ben Coutman and George Pearce, all residents of…

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Heavy Tram Traffic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 4

The trams yesterday carried close on 100 [?] passengers. The performance is regarded a extremely satisfactory, particularly in view of the trying time the service has been through…

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A Woman's Death. Motor Driver Charged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 7

Max William Butcher, 27 year of age, was before Mr. Love, S.M., at the Central Police Court, Sydney, to answer a charge of having [?]eloniously slain a woman, whose…

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Railway Discomfort

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 October 1917 · page 2

However much other places are enjoying the improved railway service heard so much about of late, it is certain that the Singleton district appears…

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War Bridge Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 7

The public of Maitland and district are remurded of the War Bridge. Evening and Euchre Party, which is being arranged by the Maitland District Girls Patriotic League in…

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East Greta and Aberdare Railways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 4

Since strike commenced there has been no passenger service on the East Greta and Aberdare railways, but a resumption in announced for this week, commencing on…

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Cow Killed by Tram

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1917 · page 4

A valuable cow, the property of Mrs. R. Eills, of Newcastle-street, East Maitland, was killed by the 8 o'clock tram from Campbell's Hill, near the tram depot at East Maitland…

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The Train Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 4

It is notified by advertisement in this issue that commencing Saturday next, the 5.40 a.m. passenger train, West Maitland to Sydney, will resume working daily…

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Dreadnought of Air. Aeroplane of Victory Now Ready. Machine That Carries Crew of 25

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 2

The aeroplane of the type most, suitable for the purpose of carrying the war into the heart of Germany is ready writes Mr E. Percy Noel in "Laud and…

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Letter to the Editor. Main Road Near East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 7

Sir,—I notice in your report to meeting of the East Maitland Municipal Council, held last evening a communication was received from the Superintendent Immigration and…

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Railway Labourers Injuries. Claim for Compensation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 2

In the Banco Court, yesterday before Sir William cullen, the Chief Justice, Patrick Clarks, a labourer proceeded against the New South Wales Railway Commissioners…

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Trains and Trams. Restoring Passenger Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 4

An important statement with regard to the early resumption of pre-strike services of the trains and trams was made yesterday by the Chief Railway Commissioner…

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Collision on the Railway. a Jump for Life

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1917 · page 2

On Monday morning one man was killed and two others were injured in a collision between an engine and a railway tricycle on the viaduct at…

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