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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,849 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 93

Proposed Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 4

The Hon. Walter Bennett, M.L.A., has been informel officially, with reference to his representations in relation to a communication, dated June 30,…

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Railway Stowaways

Singleton Argus · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 2

Four youths of respectable appearance, named Francis William Adley, Charles Bradley, Percy John Adley, and Charles "Clifton Brown, were charged at…

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Starving Sheep. Corn by Aeroplane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 2

News was received at ' Moree on .Thursday. 'that,Mr.W.Mace had up to that morning lost over 800 out of 4400 valuable sheep when for about…

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War Bridge Evening"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 4

The war bridge, evening in the Soldiers' -Club. rooms ,last evening was a very enjoyable function, and. attracked a large attendance Miss Iby"…

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From Stroud Road Station to Taree

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 2

After leaving Stroud Road Station, the train pusses through several deep cuttings, evidences of engineering skill and laborious toil; the country is still hilly…

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Damage to a Road. Teamster Ordered to Pay

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 4

At Casino Police Court, Tomki Shire Council proceeded against Joseph Lancaster, a teamster, to recover £7 4s for damage alleged to…

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British Railways. Reducing Fares LONDON,July 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 2

The railway companies are discussing a reduction of fares following on decontrol by 25 percent in august and a further 10 percent in october…

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British Railways. Drastic Economies. London, July 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 5

Drastic econmice are foreshadowed by railway companies after the decontrol of railways there will be staff reductions closing of…

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Schoolboys in Aeroplane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

A pupil of the Maitland Boys High School, Guy Holmes, had an unique experience in the means of getting to school. His father's properly, Orion…

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Railway Smash. Bolting Goods Train

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 13

A railway smash occurred at George's Plains, nine miles west of Bathurst , on Saturday. A special goods train botted down the Tumulla incline…

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Aeroplane Mishap. Pilot's Lucky Escape. Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 5

An aeroplane smash occurred here last evening. It appears the pilot, after passing over the town, realised that he was…

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Flood Waters Fall. Relief for Sheep by Aeroplane

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

A wire from Collarenebri, received by the Inspector-General of Police, stated that the river was falling and all danger was now passed unless further rain…

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Road to Tester Hollow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

The municipal council notifies by advertisement that reports to the East Greta road at Tester's Hollow are completed and the road is again…

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Damage to a Road. Teamster Oruered to Pay

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 3

At Casino Police Court Tomki shire Council a teamster to recover £7/4/ for damage aleged to have been done…

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Railway Stook Rate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners have advised Mr. Wearnes, M.L.A., that his request for the rebate of 50 per cent on stock purchased at Flemington…

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Railway Revenue

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

The revenue at High street station last month totalled £468 including £273/10/11 from first and second class tickets £36/6/8 season tickets…

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A Proposed Railway

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

The Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Public Works Department:—"Sir,— With reference to your representations…

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Motor Smash. Several Persons Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 3

On, Saturday afternoon three motor cars Were going along the Bathurst roads towards Mount Victoria when a smash took place near the turning…

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Special Motor Bus Trip

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 4

For concert in aid of Mrs. Dunn and family, to be held at Homeville on Wednesday night next, the committee have arranged for a motor bus…

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Motor Accessories. Alleged Stealing. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 5

Frederick George Cairns .(40) was remanded, at the Central Police Court on a charge of breaking and entering Dodge Bros shop in…

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