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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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Tram Smash. the Broadmeadow Fatality. Driver Committed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 7

the inquest on John Charlton, who died on the 10th inst., from injuries received in the Broadmeadow tram smash was continued at Newcastle by the…

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Railwaymen's Ultimatum. London, October 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 5

The railwaymen have decided to strike if negotiations are not opened by Saturday…

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Bulga Railway Assured

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 5

On Friday last a Ministerial party, including Hon P. F. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, Mr Broughton, Surveyor-General, and Mr Pope, Chief…

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Aberdare Railways

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 6

Mr. Estell, Minister for Works, seems to be very sincere in his desire to resume the Aberdare Railawys. In fact it seems to be one of his chief aims…

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Motor Accident

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 5

A young man named E, Ardron a resident of Cessnock, had the misfortune to have a leg broken through a motor cycle accident at Rothbury on…

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Broadmeadow Tram Smash

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 5

At the inquest into the death of John Charlton as a result of injuries received in a tramway collision near Newcastle, Constable Wood said he…

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The Motor Tax. Proposed Use for Main Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 6

Mr. Walter F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has received a reply from Mr. T. D. Mutch (Minister for Education) concerning the request of numerous…

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Berger Aeroplane. Arrives at Singleton. Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 12

The Berger aeroplane in charge of Lieut. Nigel Love with Berger's representative (Mr. A. M'Millan) on board, arrived at 4 o'clock yesterday…

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Temporary Closing of Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 4

The shire clerk of the Bolwarra Shire (Mr. H. C. Hain) notifies that the road, Comerford's to Rosebrook has been temporally closed until…

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Exciting Struggle in Train Constable and Patient

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 4

Constable J. P. M'Mahon had an exciting struggle with a pationt in a railway carriage on and off for 268 miles, on Wednesday…

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Smillie Pacificatory. Road Transport Organised. London, October 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 5

The extension of the strike to the transport workers and railway men, would involve another million workers, with the engineers and drivers…

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Latest Forecast. "Unsettled throughout, with further rains, extending generally; some thunder-storms; north winds." Sunday Train to Newcastle (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 4

Sir,—The long and hot days of summer are approaching. One of the greatest boons to families in inland centres would be full opportunity for…

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Tramway Extension

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., asked the following question of the Minister for Railways: Will he consider the…

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Coalfields Railway What Resumption Means. Maitland Likely to Be Affected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 4

A big question affecting Maitland is involved in the proposed resumption of the South Maitland railways by the State Government. It is a matter of…

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Miners' Strike. Railwaymen's Hindrance. London, October 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 5

All important statement was made by Mr. Lloyd George in the House before its adjournment in regard to the strike position. He said that informal…

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Railwaymen's Attitude. Leader's Fight. London, October 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. J. H. Thomas, the railwaymen's secretary, also issued a statement after the railway conference. He says: "The railway men are now considering the…

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An Irate Woman. Damage to Motor Cycle and Side Car

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 6

Much astonishment (says an Adelaide message) was caused by the ruins of a motor-cycle and side-car, originally worth £225, which had been ruthlessly…

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Tram Smash. the Broadmeadow Fatality

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 6

An inquest was opened at Newcastle by Mr. C. Hibble, District Coroner, into the circumstances surrounding the death of John Charlton, a blacksmith…

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Passengers Luggage. Claim Against Railway Commissioners

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 6

In the District Court, Sydney, before Judge Schools and a jury. George Wright, company manager, of [?] Liverpool-street. claimed £150 from…

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Motor Invention. Successful Test

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 11

Of the many inventions which have [?] announced of late, one that will [?] of particular interest to motor[?] is the Dyer Atomiser, which, it is…

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