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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

1,849 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 50 of 93

Aeroplane Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 5

An aeroplane, the property of the Diggers' Co-operative Aviation Coy., ran into a rabbit burrow near Cowra. A tyre burst, and the machine was…

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Schoolboys in Aeroplane

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 2

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

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Aeroplane Smash Pilot's Escape

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 2

Our Branxton correspondent writing on Friday, says: An aeroplane smash occurred here last evening. Very little information is available, but it appears…

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The Long Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 4

The surface of the Long Bridge roadway is gradually becoming worse. For some time the necessity for attention being given to the road…

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Sydney to Newcastle Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 4

In reply to representations in relation to a communication from the Erina Shire Council, urging the necessity of opening the road from Sydney…

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Monster Poster Plain Maryvale-muswellbrook Railway

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 2

The Hon. W. Bennett, M, L. A., forwards the following communication received from the Under-Secretary, Public Works Department:—…

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Motor Reliability Contest. the Big August Fixture

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 2

Mr. J. C. 'Humphries, who is an enthusiastic motorist, has supplied us with particulars regarding the Brisbane to Sydney touring contest…

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Tram Fatality. Loss of Turee Lives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 3

A shocking tram accident occurred at Melbourne on MOnday resulting in the deaths of two small girls Sylvia Thompson 2 and Malsie O'Sulivan…

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Dead Beside His Motor Car

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 July 1921 · page 2

While travelling along Maude Road, in the Hay district, a settler found the dead body of Mr William Gordon Tyson, of Geramy Station, lying alongside his…

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Salisbury Roads. Deputation to Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 6

Messrs W. H. Deards and A. Edwards appeared at the last meeting of wallarobba shire council as delegates for a public meeting at…

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Aeroplane in Sickness Man Taken to Doctor

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 3

A message from Mungindi states that during the delivery of sheep fodder by aeroplane on Saturday, it was discovered that Mr Carter and his son, Jack, living…

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JULY 14th. Application to Enclose Road

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 4

Perpetual Trustee Co., Ltd. granted portion freehold, parish Gleudon, rent 7/6. Inquiry as to Compliance with…

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Motor Car Fatality; Man Killed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 6

James Edward Rowebottom of Norwood (S.A) was killed in a motor car accident near Lyndoch on Monday afternoon The deceased a…

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Terrible Tram Accident Man and Two Children Killed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 1

On Monday morning a shocking tram accident, resulting in three deaths, occurred in Gertrude-street, Fitzroy (Victoria), the deceased being Sylvia…

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Largest Aeroplane Engine on Record

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 2

Great Britain claims the credit of having built the largest aeroplane engine on record. Recently there was tested in a factory near London…

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Damage to a Road Teamster Ordered to Pay

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 5

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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Correspondence. Upper Hunter Dry Road Scheme. "Jump-up" Deviation. (To the Editor)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 2

Sir,—Writing on behalf of the ratepayers of A Riding of the Upper Hunter Shire Council, and more particularly those who took such a…

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Terrible Tram Accident. Man and Two Children Killed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 3

On Monday morning a shocking tram accident, resulting in three deaths, occurred in Gertrude-street, Fitzroy (Vic.), the deceased being…

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Starving Sheep. Corn by Aeroplane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 9

News was received at Moree on the 14th inst that Mr. W. Mace had an to that morning lost over 800 out of 4400 valuable sheep, which about…

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Port Stephens Shire Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 4

The Port Stephens Shive Council lias passed a resolution prohibiting heavy traffic on any of the roads within the shire during and immediately…

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