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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1918

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Motor Smash in Sydney. Four People Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 5

A motor party driving out from Sydney to Waverley met with a dreadful accident at 1.30 this morning. As a result three of the occupants are lying dangerously injured in…

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Victorian Railway Unrest. Government Reply to Employees

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 3

The Cabinet has approved of the following reply to the railway deputation:—"The Government has carefully considered the view put forward by the deputation of railway…

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Tramway Extension

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 4

A combined meeting of the Homeville, [?] larab, and Mayfield Progress Association will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) night in Messrs. Green and Nichols' building to…

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Telegraphic News Terrible Motor Natality. Well-known Violinist Killed. Sydney, 1.19 p.m

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1918 · page 2

As a result of injuries received from a motor accident this morning, Ivy Allen, one of the occupants of the car, died several hours later,…

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War Bridge Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 4

A war bridge evening, postponed from the 12th inst., will take place In the hall of the School of Arts, on Tuesday night next, at 8 o'clock. refreshments will be provided…

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Railway Unrest. Position in Victoria

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 3

In the Victorian Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Wynne, Minister for Railways, defended the policy of the Government in limiting to £100,000 the vote to defray the…

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Yarrabong Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 4

The contractor for the erection of the new Yarrabong Bridge, Mr. J. McNulty, is making good progress with the work. The girders were placed in position some time…

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Sinn Feiners at Work. Police Barracks and Aerodrome Attacked

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 2

London, Monday Evening.—Sinn Feiners have been responsible for trouble in Ireland. A large band, armed with gelignite…

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South Africa. Railway Revenue. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 6

In the South African Assembly Mr. Burton, introducing the Railway Budget, said that considering the conditions of South Africa, general trade continued…

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United States. Ownership of Railways. Vancouver

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 4

Several Senators, led by Senator John of California, are advocating the permanent Government ownership of railways…

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Serious Motor Smash One Killed; Three Injured

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 February 1918 · page 3

A motor party driving out from Sydney to Waverlev met with a dreadful accident at 1.30 on Tuesday morning. & the car were: Mr C. C. Rust,…

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Shire Roads. Landowners' Charges for Gravel

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

For a long time past the condition of many roads in the shire of Patrick Plains has been a cause of complaint, and at the same time it…

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The Belmore Bridge. Deputation to Minister

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 3

On Tuesday, 12th instant, at 3.30 p.m., the Minister of Public Works (Mr. R. T. Ball), received a deputation from the Bolwarra Shire Council and West Maitland…

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Tramway Extension

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

A combined meeting of the Homeville Telarah and Rutherford-Mayfield Progress Associations was held on Wednesday at Messrs. Green and Nicholls' buildings, Mr. W. Pont…

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Thefts From the Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1918 · page 4

Thomas Davies, 38 years of age, labourer, Walter Henry Coates, 38, storeman, and James William Gray, 39, storeman, were charged before Mr. Smither, at the Central Police Court,…

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Shlbe Roads. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 3

Sir,— The President's reference to my letter is quite in keeping with what has been my experience with the Council for years. My facts and figures…

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Memorial to Soldiers. One Hundred Miles of Road

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 13
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There is every possibility of a start being made in Victoria in the near future with the construction of what is known as the great ocean road from Barwon Heads to…

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Victorian Railway Men. Question of Increases

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 13

A largely-attended deputation from railway unions, representatives 18,600 men, waited on Mr. Wynne, Minister for Railways (Vic.), to protest against the cutting…

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Motor Smash in Sydney. Four People Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1918 · page 7

A motor party driving out from Sydney to Waverley on Tuesday morning. In the car were:— Mr. C. C. Rust, manager of the General…

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