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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

2,882 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 145

Knocked Down by Motor Lorry . Legs Crushed to Pulp. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

An elderly man was critically injured in Elizabeth-street this morning, when ho was knocked down by a motor lorry. The wheels of the lorry passed…

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Railway Picnic

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

The annual picnic at Speer's Point in connection with the traffic and permanent, way branches of the railway service took place yesterday. A…

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Where Ignorance Is Bliss Snake in Railway Carriage

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 3

Six passengers in a compartment of the Armidale express, which arrived in Sydney on, Saturday, had a snake for company, but they were, blissfully…

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Motor Omnibus Catches Fire

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

A big Leyland motor omnibus, plying between Sydney and Enfield, caught fire while proceding along the Parramatta-road, Camperdown, on Sunday…

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Alleged Railway Frauds Further Evidence

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 3

At the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Friday, the hearing of the case was continued in which Norman M'Leod, superintendent ganger, William…

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Killed on the Railway Run Down by Light Engine

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

The mangled body of a man was found on the railway line leading to the coal bin at Port Waratah on Friday afternoon. It was identified in…

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Proposed Railway Line. Newcastle Swallows Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 2

The members of the deputation to wait upon Mr. Ball, Minister for Works, on Friday, advocating the claims of a line between Cessnock and…

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Luskinture Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 4

Residents of Luskintyre waited on Mr. W. F. O'Hoarn, M.L.A., this morning and asked him to bring before the authorities the condition of…

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North Coast Railway. Problem of Feeders. Roads or Branch Railways.no. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 4

In,bur,, two previous, articles on this subject we have advocated the construction of, coucreto roads away from the North Coast Railway to serve as feeders to the line In connection with the reconstruction of shires to make thorn equal to the task'of road constructing authorities…

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Cabinet Undecided. Railway Charges Question

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 7

The Government is still unable to decide whether railway fares and freights should be reduced, as demanded by the members of the National…

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Big Sum Involved. Railway Officials Charged. Conspiracy Alleged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 4

At the Central Police Court, Sydney, the case was resumed in which three railway employees—Norman McLcod,55, a riding ganger; william…

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Motors Destroyed. Big Fire in Adelaide. Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 5

Duncan and Fraser's extensive motor premises in Adelaide were destroyed by fire this morning. Other buildings were affected, including…

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A Roads Investigation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

In connection with the movement for better roads throughout tho State there is an enquiry that needs to bo made through tho Local…

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Crossing Smash. Train and Motor Car in Collision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 2

Mr. R.H. Koth of Uranquinty, near Wagga (N.S.W.) who has been visiting South Australia, was proceeding in a motor car to Maitland with…

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Letter From Premier's Department. the Bridge a Railway Possession

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 2

The Town Clerk has also received the following letter from Mr F. C. G. Tremlett, Acting Secretary to the Premier's Department, regarding the…

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The Railway Bridge Mr King's Report Completed. Departmental Consideration

Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 2

In a letter to the Town Clerk (Mr E. W. Fawcett) regarding the Singleton railway bridge, Mr W. Bennett, M.L.A., writing on February 20 from…

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Sydney-tamworth Train. Time-table Question

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

Further consideration is being given by the Railway Commissioners to the time-table for the daily passenger train between Sydney yand tamworth. This…

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Lake Road. Additional £10,600 Required. Minister to Be Approached

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

At a meeting of the Cessnock Shire Council, Mr. G. J. Heffernan, engineer, reported having, in company with Coucillor Brown, President, and…

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Border Railways. Ministers Confer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

The Minister for Works (Mr. Ball) had an interview with Mr. Barnes the Victorian Minister for Works regarding the construction of…

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Allvnbrook Motor Bus

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Barling announces that the Allynforook motor bus will leave that place on March 8, 9 and 10 for the Maitland show at 7.15…

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