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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

2,882 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 145

Collision. Train and Waggon

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 11

A serious accident was narrowly averted near Gosford on Monday week, when as small train, carrying a full complement of passengers, crashed…

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Irish Rebels. Railway Outrages. London, Jan, 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

"The rebels' activity in County Kerry is increasing, says the Dublin correspondent of the "Times." The war on the railways is developing…

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Railwaymen's Protest. Latest Outrages. London, Jan, 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

The "Times" Dublin correspondent reports that this morning seven men stopped a motor car, in which three police were [?]aking men to a…

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Mr. Wearne's Tour. Request for Motor Trains

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

The Minister for Lands, Mr Wearne, was waited on this week by Messrs. H. Davey and H. Brigg, of Walgett Chamber of Commerce,…

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Trams Collide. a Peculiar Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

At the points at the intersection of Cleveland-street and City Road, Sydney, there was a peculiar tram accident on Friday afternoon. A St…

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Stock Killed on Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 4

Cattle have been causing considerable trouble on the South Maitland Railway by breaking down fences and getting on to the line,…

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Navigation Feat. Voyage of 64-Ton Motor Yacht

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 9

There has just left London for his home in Sydney (says the "Pall Mall Gazette") a bright Australian who has navigated a millionaire's 64-ton…

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Melbourne to Sydney. New Motor Cycle Record

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 14

T. Benstead, a member of the Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales, on Sunday substantially lowered Allan Sadler's record from…

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Railway Commissioners. Term Expiring

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

The Chief Railway Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioners hold office, under the Railway Act, for seven years. The period of office…

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Country Railways. Government Policy. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

Mr. Oakes, Chief Secretary, stated, to-day that one of the most important points in the policy of the State Government is the encouragement of…

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Motor Car Capsizes. Wedding Guests Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

All unfortunate sequel to a wedding occurred just outside Armidale city boundary. While a car with a load of guests was travelling to…

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Railway Problem. 44 Hours Experiment

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 9

The Railway Commissioners are trying to restore the 43-hour week with as little hards[?] to the extra men who had to be employed…

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Tram Accident. Excitement at Melbourne. 28 Persons Injured. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 11

A Melbourne message states that 28 persons were injured, five badly, when a cable tram jumped the points at South Melbourne last night…

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France and Germany Ruhr Railway Strike. a Grave-situation

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 5

London, Thursday.—The situation in the Ruhr has become more grave. The railway men have gone on strike. The "Echo de Paris" asserts that the…

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Rail and Tram Fares Statement by Treasurer

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 8

A report that the Railway Commissioners suggested a reduction of fare[?] in October last, only to have it vetoed by the Government, has caused…

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Vend and Railways Coal Dispute Settled

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 4

It was announced by the Acting-Premier (Mr Oakes) on Wednesday that the Railway Commissioners had informed him that there was now no longer any…

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MOTOR v. Rail Experiment at Bathurst

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 3

The Bathurst Chamber of Commerce has received an offer from a Sydney transport firm to carry goods from Sydney to Bathurst at a price considerably…

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Martin's Creek to Gresford Railway

Singleton Argus · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

Mr W. Cameron, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Under-Secretary of the Public Works Department:—Sir,—(Following upon a…

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Collision with Tram. Motor Cyclist Killed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

As the result of a collision between a motor cycle and sidecar and a tram at Darlinghurst on Saturday afternoon, J. A. Mullins (40), driver…

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Re-admitted. Mr. Buckley and Railway Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 6

The conference of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Workers Union, held at the Trades Hall on Saturday, was lively at times…

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