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Railways, roads & transport, 1926

4,039 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 14 of 202

Motor Registration Fees

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

As an illustration of the growth of motor transport in this district, it may be mentioned that in 1925 the sum of £3184/16/7 was paid for the…

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No Silencers. Three Motorists Fined

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 14

Cyril Collison, A. A. McArthur, and R. C. Walters were each charged at Scone with driving a motor cycle without an efficient silencer. All…

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Van Wrecked. Struck by Electric Tram

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

Two men had remarkable escapes when a motor van in which they were travel was was struck by an electric tram in Cotham-road, Kew (Vic.), and…

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Keen Competition. Perth Motor 'Buses and Taxis. Fremantle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

The taxi cab and motor 'bus owners are now in keen competition. 'Buses have entered into a combination, by which all tickets are…

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Two Injured. Motor Cycle and Side-car Crash

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 14

When an attempt was being made to avoid a collision with a motor car in Upper Spit-road, Mosman, on Saturday afternoon, a motor cycle and…

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Motor Transport. Development in Australia

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 11

The development of motor transport in Australia has been remarkable, and figures made available by the Tra[?] Department indicate the extent to…

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Motorist Fined. for Excessive Speed Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 16

Mr. Cleeve, P.M., fined Cecil Wallace at the Cessnock Police Court this morning £5 for having driven a car in a manner dangerous to the safety…

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Fatally Injured. Knocked Down by Motor Car

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 8

Thomas A. Fayburn, lately residing at Sans Souci, was knocked down by a motor car at Parramatta last evening. He received head injuries from…

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Heavy Penalty. for Intoxicated Motorist. License Suspended. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

"He was lying over the wheel and driving at 40 miles an hour," said Constable Booth this morning, at the Cessnock Police Court, giving…

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Railway Accident. at Weston. Man Seriously Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 9

An accident of a serious nature occurred between Weston and Abermain just before daybreak on 16th inst. It is the custom of men…

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Motor Taxes. Refund to Disabled Soldiers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 9

The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League has been advised by the Government that returned soldiers, whose measure of disability is 75 per…

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Motor Cycle Accident

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

Whilst D. Thorley, driver, and E. Mears were coming from Aberdeen on a 7-horse power A.J.S. motor cycle on 16th instant, they…

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Go Slow. Strike on Melbourne Tramway

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 3

The negotiations for the settlement of the regulation strike on the Essendon and Maribyrnong River electric tramline failed owing to the Tramway…

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Motor Notes. the Motor Show in New South Wales

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 13

Following the excellent lead set by Victoria last year, when the general vaue of motor exhibitions was not only demonstrated, but their…

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Fatally Injured. Knocked Down by Motor Lorry

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 7

Andrew Collins (40) of Keswick died at the Adelaide Hospital from, a fractured skull and ribs. According to a report, he was seen walking along…

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The Railways. Regression of Loyalists

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

The first of the lists of men to [?] regressed and promoted in the railways service, in accordance with the Government's latest ukase, was…

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Railway Fares & Freights Mr Lang's Promise Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr Doe asked the Premier when he intended to give effect to his election promise to reduce railway fares and…

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'Bus and Tram Collision at Darlinghurst. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

A collision occurred in Oxford-street, Darlinghurst, this morning between a city bound 'bus and tram. Passengers in the bus injured were Mrs…

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Weekly Motor Notes Do Not Overlook Crownwheel and Pinion

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

When one considers the terrific strains and stresses to which both the crown wheel and pinion are continually subjected, there is not any difficulty…

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"Rover" at Motor Show

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

One exhibit at the Sydney Motor Show is a charming little Coupe on a 9 h.p. Rover chassis—an ideal closed car for a doctor or lady, or for…

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