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Railways, roads & transport, 1924

3,824 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 48 of 192

Motor Head Lights

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 7

"M.S.K. " writes : — As you recently published correspondence on this subject, you might publish above letter (from the "Herald"), which sets forth…

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Motoring Notes. Don't Abuse the Brakes. Display Driving Judgment. (No. 3)

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 3

Next to the habit of looking down at the gear when changing, there is nothing that proclaims the inexperience of a driver more…

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Motor Notes a Good Driver Is Known By—

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 6

His ease of handling. His strict obedience to every traffic regulation. His courteousness in hugging the…

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The Cessnock Railway Station

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1924 · page 7

which will be demolished in the course of a week or so. The new station will be lighted by electricity for first time to-night…

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Trying Ordeal. Queensland Train Mishap. Bridge Collapses

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 1

Passengers on the western mail train which met with a mishap on Monday, crossing Alice Bridge, [?] having experienced a trying ord[?]al…

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Aeroplane Flight. Round Australia

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 11

The Minister for Defence told Mr. Maloney (Vic.), in the Federal House that the flight by Wing Commander Goble and Flying Officer M'Intyre…

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Train Gamblers Dealt with

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 6

Two young mem pleaded guilty at the Parramatta Police Court to a charge of gambling in a train from Morrylands to Sydney. They were playing…

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Letter to the Editor. Maitland's Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 11

Sir,—Some time ago, through the columns of your paper, you wisely drew attention to the necessity for the construction and maintenance of…

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Run Down by Train. Man's Awful Fate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 5

An unknown man was run down and cut to pieces by a train near the Oldcomber Station on Thursday night. The mutilated body of the man was…

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Poker on Cushions. Train Gamblers Dealt With

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 8

Two young men pleaded guilty at the Parramatta police Court to a charge of gambling in a train from Merrylands to Sydney. They were…

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Fell Off Train. Ex-constable Seriously Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 8

Ex-Costable William C. Reid, of Cootamundra, who was stationed at Young, and resigned from the force a fortnight ago to take up a position…

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Road Grants. North Coast Scores. Minister's Statement

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 11

Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines and Local Government, gave details concerning the grant for roads made by the Commonwealth and State…

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Train Tragedy. a Turk Among Thieves. London, April 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 5

The Rome correspondent of the "Daily Express" says: An attempt to sical diplomatic documents form Hassan Fouzi, a Turkish officer, by…

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Clarence Bridge. Kyogle to Brisbane Line. Why It Is Delayed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 9

Differences regarding the construction of the Clarence River Bridge, over which the proposed Kyogle-Brisbane railway must pass, are delaying…

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Daring Feat. Jump From Belmore Bridge. with Feet and Hands Tied

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 5

A great crowd gathered about the Belmore Bridge this afternoon to witness Mr. Tom Morris, who has gained noteriety as a swimmer in various…

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Muscle Creek Bridge Need of Reconstruction. Request to Make It National Work. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 5

Representatives of the Muswell-brookbrook Shire and Muswellbrook Municipal Councils met the three members for Maitland this morning…

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Into the River. Motor 'Bus Accident

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 15

A mail motor 'bus fell from a bank while crossing the Skamandor River (Tas.), betwen St. Mary's and St. Helen's, but, as the hood was down…

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Railway Official's Promotion

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 8

Mr. A. Mitchell, electrician at Singleton railway station for the past seven years, left. Tuesday for Bathurst. The transfer means…

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Tramway Trouble. Proposed Regulation Strike

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 3

The executive of the Tramway Employees Union met in accordance with the instructions given by mass meetings to discuss the taking of a balloot…

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Motor Skids. Smash Into Verandah Posts

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1924 · page 14

Slippery wood blocks were responsible for a motor omnibus skidding near the Central Railway Station. Sydney, on Sunday night. The…

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