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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,849 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 93

Fosterton Bridge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 2

A meeting of those interested in the re-erection of the Fosterton bridge will be held to-night (Tuesday) at the Fosterton school. A…

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Runaway Train

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 2

On Saturday last a serious derailment occurred in the vicinity of Ardglen, an L class engine drawing a full complement of loaded trucks…

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Train Arrangements

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 2

Hon. W. Bennett has received the following letter from the Railway Commissioners:—"With reference to correspondence…

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Aeroplane Smash. Pilot and Passenger Killed Woman Seriously Injured

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 3

A calamitous aeroplane smash occurred at Port Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. An Avro machine, piloted by Major Ross, nose-dived, and crashed into the back…

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Fatal Dive. Aeroplane Crashes to Earth. Pilot and Passenger Killed

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 2

Port Melbourne was the scene of a calamitous aeroplane smash on Sunday afternoon, when an Avro machine, piloted by Major Ross, nose dived, and…

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Motor Taxation. Traders' Association Protest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 7

The Motor Traders Association of New South Wales is forwarding to members of the Federal and State parliaments a communication setting…

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Serious Motor Smash Several People Injured. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 2

A sensational accident occurred near Balliua yesterday, when a motor car containing five persons, in. attempting to pass another car, skidded and struck a…

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Newcastle & Railway Revenue Complaint of Unfair Treatment

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 4

While Mr M'Girr (Minister for Health) was at Newcastle on Friday, one of the members of a deputation stated that Newcastle did not get its…

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Commercial Value of Aeroplane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 3

The advantage of the aeroplane for commercial purposes was demonstrated at the week-end, when Mr. W. Mackay, of "Merton," Denman,…

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Stock Inspectors. Registration As Trade Union. Railway Fares. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 5

Ar the annual conference of stock inspectors, the president said registration of the institute as a trade union would be rendered necessary by the…

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Motor 'Bus Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 4

Messrs. Styles and Fenwick advertise in this issue the time-table for their motor bus service between the "Mercury" corner and Hart's Hill,…

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O.b.u. Scheme. Adopted by Railway Unionists

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 2

The first annual conference of the recently created Australasian Railway Union, which was held in Adelaide, has terminated…

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Railway Charges. Effect of Shorter Hours

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 4

it is not yet regarded as certain that the application of the 44-hour week to the State railway service will result in a general increase in fares and…

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Motor Bus Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 4

Messrs, style and Fenwick intimate by advertisement in this issue that they will run their motor buses from West Maitland to Homeville and back…

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The Lake Road

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

The representatives of the combined miners and progress committees met at the Strand last Sunday and discussed the Lake tourist road proposal. In order…

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Stroud Road. Empire Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

A large attendance of citizens of Stroud Road and district attended the celebrations on Empire Day on the school grounds. Addresses suitable…

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Railway Rates. Protest From Stockowners. Minister and Commissioners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

An urgent request that a reduction at [?]lage charges for the carriage of live stock be made was placed before the minister for Railways (Mr…

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South Maitland Railways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

It is announced by the South Maitland Railways, Ltd., that, commencing on Monday next, 30th instant, and continuing until further notice, this…

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Up Against the Motor Bus

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 7

The East Maitland Council is disturbed over the competition between the motor 'busses and the trams, and fears are entertained lest the Government…

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Glendon Bridge

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 4

Mr W. Cameron, M.L.A., has received a reply, from Mr T, D. Mutch, Minister for Local Government, in connection with representations made that he should…

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