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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,849 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 93

Train Collision.. Two Persons Slightly Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 4

During Shunting operations near the Redfern Tunnel on Saturday night a collision occurred between a main suburban train and a horse-box Two…

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Motor Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 5

In trying to avoid a collision with a dog, Driver C H. Michael, of old South Head-road, lost control of has motor, car. which turned a somersault,…

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Railway Gauges. Inquiry Into Unification

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

The terms of the commission issued to Messrs. J. J. Garvan (chairman), R. Blake. and F. M. Whyte, who are to investigate the question of the]…

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Railway Picnic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

The annual picnic of railway employees of Singleton and northern centres as far as Tamworth will be held in Muswellbrook on Saturday next…

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Railwaymen's Grievance. Another Railway Outrage. London. February 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 5

The official weekly survey of conditions in Ireland shown that outrages continue willi intensity. A feature of the week has been the increased…

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British Railways. Relations with Government. London. February 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 5

The report of the department committee presided over by Lord colwyn on the Government's war agreements with the railways states that it…

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Boy's Escapade.. Under Railway Carriage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 4

When the train was departing from Macksville on Friday evening Constable Barry , who was on the look-out for two boys, who had escaped from…

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Late Afternoon Train Wanted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

The municipal council intends communicating with the Railway Commissioners respecting the reinstatement of the 5 p.m. train from Singleton. The…

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The .5 P.m. Train

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

The necessity for the 5 p m. 01 early evening train from Singleton southward, which the "Argus" has so frequently advocated, was brought up at the…

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Cycling. Cessnock Road Race

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 7

The Cessnock Professional Bicycle Club held a 14-mile road race from Cessnock to WEston and return on Saturday afternoon. There were 12…

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Hebden-Ravensworth Road (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

Sir.—Permit me, through the medium valuable paper, to draw the attention of the Council to the great hardship of'the ratepayers and residents of…

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Ravensworth Roads Rival Deputations. Shire Council Hears Both Sides

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 3

After the lunch adjournment on Thursday, the Shire Council received two deputations from the Ravensworth and Ravensworth and District Progress…

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Local and General Mission at Stroud Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

Rev Watt assisted by Rev Skinner, will conduct a mission at Stroud Road commencing next Thursday, February, 17th, and each night until February…

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Motors and Punts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been, informed by the Under-secretary for Public Works in reference to his representations on behalf of the Tarro…

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Council Sued. Motor Collides with Electric Light Pole

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 6

In the Newcastle District Court, before Judge Hamilton and a jury, Stephen Joseph Coleman sued the municipality of Newcastle, claiming…

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Letter to the Editor Tram to Western Suburbs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 4

Sir,—I was pleased to notice by Saturday's "Mercury," that the Homeville-Telarah Progress Committee took advantage of the Acting Premier's visit…

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Railwaymen's Threat. Ulster Repudiates. London, February 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 5

The Ulster railwaymen repudiate Mr. Bromley's strike threat and pledge, themselves to carry on in support of the Government. They consider that Mr…

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Motorists' Narrow Escape

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

In trying to avoid collision with a dog motor-driver C. Michael, of Old South Head-road, lost control of-his car, which turned a somersault, the six occupants…

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Good Motor Roads. a Laudable Ambition. Case for the Country

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 4

The active co-operation of all-owners and users of motor cars, lorries, etc., is needed to help to secure the great boon of good roads. What good roads mean for the prosperity and development of a district is not realised anything like as it should be or there would be far more real work put into…

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Letter to the Editor. Extreme Upper Paterson Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of February 4 appears a letter above the signature of "Fairplay" with regard to the state of road between [?] and Gresford…

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