Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,849 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 93

Telarah Bridge Submerged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 2

Fed by the overflow which occurred at Fishery Creek, the Telarah swamp waters rose to a marked extent during the night. Daylight…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narrowgut Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 2

There is practically no alteration of the state of affairs at Morpeth. The water is still running fairly strong over the Narrowgut-road, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ratability of Road Permits

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 5

In the Shire Appeal Court held in Gloucester on Tuesday the question was raised by the Appellants' Solicitor as to the ratability of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Reduced Train Services. London, May 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 5

The Silesian trouble has lessened the coal output from that area and intensified England's coal shortage. The Coal Controller has prohibited…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Main Coastal Road Blocked. Kempsey

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 2

The heaviest rain for several years has fallen since Thursday. Up to 9 a.m. to-day nearly 13 inches had been registered at Kempsey. There is a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Road Travel. English Experiences. London, May 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 5

Road-travel in England will enjoy its own again, is the opinion of firms who are working night and day to cope with the demand for motor…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Railway Lines Blocked. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 2

Reports received by the Railway Department show that a landslip occurred yesterday on the Mudgee line, and that the engine of a goods train which ran…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motor 'Bus Service. Citizens Protest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 7

"That this meeting of the citizens of East Maitland considers that the motor omnibuses as now competing with the tram service between East…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Motor Age

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 1

The Prime Minister's Department is typical of the prevailing inflation. In the early days of Federation there were eminent…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Man Washed Off Bridge. Casino

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 2

A man named John Green, about 50 years of age, well known in Casino, attempted to cross the footbridge leading from Carrington Park to the town…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Train Commandeered. London, May 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 5

A company Of armed men commandcered a crowded passenger train at Ballaghatierin, Country Roscommon. They drove close to the police…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Christianson's Motor 'Buses

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 4

It is notified by advertisement in this issue that Christianson's motor 'buses are still running between East and West Maitland, the proprietor…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motor 'Bus for Wallsend Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 4

Messrs. Styles and Fenwick intimate by advertisement in this issue that their motor 'bus will leave Church-street corner on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Merriwa Train Delayed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 6

This train from Morriwa to Muswellbrook, which usually arrives here shortly after noon to enable passengers to catch the northern train going…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Shire Road Map

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 5

At the Cessnock Shiro Council meeting on Monday the engineer mentioned that according to the ordinances it was necessary to procure a road map. This…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Train Commandeered. to Attack Barracks. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

Armed men commandeered a crowded passenger train at Ballaghatierin, County Roscommon, and drove in close to the police barracks…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Muswellbrook Letter Bridge Over Goulburn River. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 6

On Monday last, Mr. [?]. Cameron, M.L.A., one of the members of the Maitland electorate, visited Denman, and received a deputation of settlers…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

"Motor Lorries."

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

At a meeting of the Motor Lorry section of the M.T.A. the diversity of names by which commercial motor vehicles are known was discussed,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Telarah Bridge Submerged

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 14

Fed by the overflow which occurred at Fishery Creek, the Telarah swamp waters rose to a marked extent during the night. Daylight…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Maitland-Ravmond Terrace-road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been informed with further reference to his representations regarding the upkeep of a small length of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →