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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

2,882 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 145

Just in Time. Railway Disaster Averted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 3

A heavy laden passenger train had a narrow, escape from disaster at Falrlield, a Britsbane suburban station, on Saturday night, when It was…

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Motor Garage Burnt. Fire at Gloucester

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

Mr. W. U. Harris's garage, a large building in Church-street, Gloucester, was destroyed by fire. The building was stocked with…

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Cement Contract. Mr. Macfarlane Begins Investigation. Railway Engineer's Evidence Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 4

The investigation into the cement contract entered into by the late Government was commenced by Mr. Macfarlane to-day…

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Ruhr Railways. London, Jan. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 4

Reuter's Brussels correspondent states that the newspapers' report of a general strike of railway men in the Ruhr has so far not been…

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Bridge Over the Paterson

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 3

In the midst of a shower of rain, which unfortunately was too short and too light to relieve the situation for the farmers, the Minister was…

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Jumped From Train. Girl's Miraculous Escape. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 5

Evelyn Ash, aged 15, jumped from a train on to the Newport station, while it was travelling at 25 'miles an hour, She had a…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Collision with Tram

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 3

As the result of a collision between a motor cycle and side-ear and a tram at Darlinghurst on Saturday afternoon, J. A. Mullins, aged 40, the driver of the…

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New South Wales Government Railways. Excursions to Sydney. Saturday, February 10, 1923

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

Excursion tickets at Single Fare for the Double journey (minimum rates 8s 9d first-class and 5s 10s second-class) will be issued at…

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Peace Restored. Railway Union Disputes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

At the conclusion of Monday's session of the interstate conference of the Australian Railway Union it was announced that "peace had been…

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Barling's Motor Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 4

It is announced that on and after Monday, Feb. 5, Mr. Ed. Barling's char-a-banc will leave, Allynbrook and Gresford every Monday,…

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Railway Smash. Two Persons Killed Passenger Trains in Collision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 7

A railway disaster occurred at the Adelaide Railway Station when the S.10 a.m Kapunda sports special collided with an incoming train from…

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Reduction Urged. Rail and Tram Freights and Acting-premier Sympathetic. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 5

A Parilamenetary deputation Waited upon the Acting-Premier (Mr. Oakes) urging a reduction of railway freights and fares, and in…

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Motor Fatality. Near Heddon Racecourse. Coroner's Enquiry. Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. G. Brown, J.P. held an inquiry at Kurri to-day concerning the death of Arthur William Wells, who died in Kurri District. Hospital…

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Railway Tragedy Young Girl's Death

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 1

Investigations into the death of the girl whose mutilated body was found on the railway line between Richmond and South Yarra on Thursday night…

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Lower Railway Fares and Freights Local Members to Take Action

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 3

The long-delayed reduction of fares and freights, which formed part of the Government's election promises, was referred to by Mr W. Bennett, M.L.A., at…

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Railways Conference Re-admission of Mr Buckley

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 3

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

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Fatal Railway Collision Two Killed, Ten Injured. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

Two persons were killed and 10 seriously injurod in a sensational railway collision at Adelaide. Two engines met head on, and one…

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Train Derailed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 4

The front wheels of the engine drawing the Morpeth train were derailed yesterday on the Morpeth-road crossing. With the aid of ramps…

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North Shore Bridge Protest Against Tax

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 3

A conference of councils at the Sydney Town Hall was held to protest against the imposition of the tax for the North Shore Bridge…

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Main Roads Grant. Reduced by Twenty Per Cent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 2

The Government's main roads grant and loan Proposal have been agitating local governing bodies throughout the State for some time. Numbers of the…

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