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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1924

3,824 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 68 of 192

Severe Impact. Motor and Motor Cycle Collide

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 13

A collision occurred in Macquarie-street, Sydney between a motor and a motor cycle. The impact was severe, and the…

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Motor Fatality. Taxi Driver Sentenced

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 14

John Andrew, Fox, taxi-driver, was sentenced to one year's imprisonment at Auckland, for manslaughter in connection with the death of…

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Fatal Collision. Motor Cycle Smash

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 14

Mr. J. W. Inglis, youngest son of the late Rev. J. W. Inglis, of Parramatta, was killed instantly in a motor cycle collision at Rooty Hill, late…

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Tramway Strikers. Men Return to Work

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 14

The Melbourne tramway, strikers, by an almost unanimous vote, resolved to obey the direction of Mr. Justice Powers and return to work…

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Fell Off Motor. Surprise for Husband

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 14

Mrs. Agnes Brown, a resident of Mascot, was driving home with her husband in a Ford motor lorry Sunday night, when the tail light of the…

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Motor Accident. Claim Against Government

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 5

John Campbell brought an action in the District Court, Sydney, against W. H. Kessell, nominal representative of the New South Wales…

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Canberra Railway. Public Works Committee's Report. Administration Bill

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 8

The Public Works Committee's report on the construction of a railway from Canberra to Yass was presented to the House of Representatives by…

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Cessnock's Railway Station. Official Opening. Visit of Directors. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 5

After years of agitation by the residents of the Cessnock district, the South Maitland Railways, Ltd., some few months ago decided to build a…

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Brisbane Trams. Parties Arrive at Settlement

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 15

A cable message has been received in Brisbane stating that when the Brisbane Tramways appeal was called on before the Judicial Committee…

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More Taxation. Revenue From Motor Car Licenses

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 9

During the interview of the Mayor and aldermen with the Minister for Local Government, on the occasion of his recent visit to Muswellbrook, the…

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Over a Cutting. Motor Lorry Skids. Accidents on Mt. Manning

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 9

While on a journey from Sydney to [?]lington on 16th inst., a motor lorry skidded whilst crossing Mt. Manning, and went over a cutting…

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Motors, Tyres, and Accessories Increasing Petrol Mileage a Chat with a Successful Competitor

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 2

A good many laymen arc astounded at the high petrol mileages which are secured in contest events. We summarise here the tips given by one of our…

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Famous Aviator Killed Capt. Lang's Fatal Motor Test

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 1

While engaged in making an endurance test for a Melbourne motor firm on Wednesday, on the road to Mortlake, Captain Andrew Lang, the…

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Sensational Chase Motor Thieves Under Fire

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 3

The theft of a.motor car resulted in a thrilling chase after thieves from Bacchus Marsh (Vic.) to Flemington Bridge ending on Wednesday morning,…

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Cycling. Maitland Road Race

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon, Maitland Bioyolo Club conducted a road race from Campbell's Hill to the old Toll Bar and back twice. Nineteen riders…

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Not Satisfied. New Zealand Railway Men. Auckland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 5

The New Zealand runway men are dissauslled with the nelion of the executive in calling off the recent strike and accepting the Arbitration…

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Motor Tax and Road Upkeep Hope for Relief at Last

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 1

For a long time past the1 various shire councils in this State have been agitating to have the motor tax devoted to the upkeep of main roads in the respective…

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Train Tragedy. Deaths of Twin Boys. Overcrowded Carriages

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 1

The inquiry into the deaths of James Gilbert and John Gilbert, twin brothers, aged 16, who were killed under, peculiar circumstances…

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Main Roads Bill Taxpayers Must Pay. Minister at Shires' Conference. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 5

The Shires Conference was opened to - day by the Minister for Local Government, Mr. J.C.L. Fitzpatrick. who promised the Main Roads Bill…

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Tram Conductor Killed. Four Others Injured

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 4

A tragic tram collision occurred late on Sunday night near the Central Railway Station, when a train conductor was killed and four…

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