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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,849 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 93

Railway Engineers. Award for Assistants

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

Judgement was delivered in the Industrial Court by his Honor Judge Roline the application to vary the award for railway assistant-engineers…

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A Great Evil. Drinking on the Railways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

At the Na[?]dera Quarter Sessions his Honor Judge Bevan, an summing up a case which the accused were charged with stealing from the person…

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Railway Ticket Office

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been advised by the District Railway Superintendent that the matter of providing necessary facilities to the…

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Tramway Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

On Good Friday the tramway time table in Maitland will be the same a on Sunday, and on Easter Saturday and Easter Monday the same as the weekly…

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Union Explanation. Dismissed Victorian Railwaymen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 7

In connection with the passing at the [?] Railway Conference in Victoria of a resolution which has resulted in the dismissal from the railway service…

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Dubbo-Werris Creek Railway Many Men Engaged

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 3

In prosecution of the work of building the cross-country line of railway from Dubbo to Werris Creek, great activity is being shown, especially at the Binnaway…

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Motor Runs Off Punt

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 3

An accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon at Taren Point, George's River, was somewhat sensational. A motor car, in which were a woman and a baby in arms,…

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Railway Bridge Work. Walsh Island Possibilities

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 13

The Minister for Works and Railways stated that he had not yet submitted to Cabinet the proposal that the control and direction of railway…

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Bribane Mail Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 4

The railway authorities announce that the additional mail train service between Sydney and Brisbane on Saturdays (down) and Sundays (up) will…

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Rapid Bridge Construction Under Difficulties

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 7

A difficult piece of bridge engineering in London was recently carried out by a British firm of contractors. It was necessary to build a reinforced concrete…

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"Fleecing the Lamb." Race Train Experiences

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 14

The race meeting at Menangle Park on Tuesday attracted a large attendance from Sydney, and both passenger trams were crowded. The specials…

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Benefits of Motor Power

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 6

We are selling large numbers of "Monitor" Oil Engines, 1¼ H.P. for operating the large si[?] "Alfa-Laval" hand power separators, and for…

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Railway Employees. Reduction of Ipswich Staff

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 6

A deputation from several unless or railway employees waited upon Mr. Theodore Premier of Queensland, to make representations in regard to the…

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Trams Collide. Head on Compact

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 6

A head-on collision between two trams occurred opposite the Gap, on the single set of rails which runs down to Watson's Bay, on Thursday…

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West Mainland Railway Cricket Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 7

One of the most exciting matches that has been witnessed in Maitland this season, was played on the West Maitland Park yesterday afternoon…

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Presentation at the West Maitland Railway Goods Office

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 4

On Thursday last the staff at the West Maitland goods shed assembled in the office to bid farewell to a highly esteemed young officer. Mr. Albert…

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Queensland Railways. Dismissal of Employees

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 8

A meeting of the Brisbane branch of the Queensland Railways Union dealt with the dismissals of railway employees at the Roma-street running…

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Motor Lifeboats

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 3

Rapid progress is being made in the provision of motor lifeboats for the shores of Great Britain. Six vessels of this type have been built since the…

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Dismissed Railway Men Union's Explanation Fails

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 4

In connection with the dismissal of two railway men in Melbourne for moving and seconding an alleged disloyal resolution, the secretary of the…

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Bnefits of Motor Power

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1921 · page 6

We are selling large numbers of "Monitor" Oil Engines, 1 h.p., for operating the large size "Alfa-Laval" hand power separators, and for various…

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