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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

4,115 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 206

Motor Notes. on Oil Moderation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 16

Although every motorist fully recognises the necessity for keeping oil in the engine, there are comparatively few who realise the evils…

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Three Injured Motor Cycle and Side Car Crashes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 13

Lawrence Kane. Rupert sl and Wallace Stanley, all of North Sydney, were injured when a motor cycle and side, car crashed into a…

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Wingham. Effect Postal Delivery. Status of Railway Station. Urgently-needed Improvements

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 3

Mr. Jack Ainsworth, of Wingham. lost a purse containing two £1 notes while proceeding along the Bight road. The purse was later left at he…

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Shots Fired. From Motor Car. at Stranger in Back Yard

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 9

A series of revolver shots was fired from a motor car at a stranger in a back yard at Cambridge (Vic.) early on 25th ult…

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Lochinvar. Good News for Motorists

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 3

The two and a half mile stretch of main road from Lochinvar to Harper's Hill is nearing completion. Tarring operations have begun, and…

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Basic Wage Tramways Plaint

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

"At the present ime I do no see any escape from regarding the basic wage as the Harvester judgment, plus 3/ a week," said Judge Bee by in the…

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Motor Notes a Mysterious Knock

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 2

There are some cars which use rollers at the ends of the tappets for taking the drive from the camshaft. In such cases the tappets, except on their…

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Big City Fire £200,000 Damage. 500 Motor Cars Destroyed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 1

Holden's motor body works, in William-street, Sydney, were destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. Nearly 500 cars were destroyed, the damage being…

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Motor Cycling

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 4

At a recent meeting of Singleton Motor Cycle Club it was stated that some £15 was needed to put the track in perfect condition, and this sum was…

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Aeroplane at Rutherford Camp

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 4

The aeroplane from the Richmond Aerodrome, which is to be used in connection with the training of the trainees at present in Rutherford…

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Heddon-Greta Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 4

On behalf of the local residents and travelling public, Mr. Booth, M.L.A., had a lengthy interview with the Minister for Local…

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Fettler Killed Run Down by Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 2

Two railway fettlers, named Baird and Gibson, were proceeding from Girliambone on a railway tricycle to unload sleepers when they were run…

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Air Estimates. a New Aeroplane. Another World Flight. London, March 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 5

A message from Rome states that experts are examining the possibilities of a new aeroplane, by which it is hoped to fly from Rome to London…

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Crossing Fatality. Smashed by Train. Boy's Remarkable Escape

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 3

Striking a large closed-in car with terrific force at a level crossing near Croydon, Vic, a train carried the car along for 45 feet. The driver of…

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Letter to the Editor the Motor Cycle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 2

Sir.—re "New Member's" letter, of 4th inst. What impudence criticising our men in such a manner? Yes, no doubt the Association, granted his…

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Motor Cycling

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 6

At a meeting of Singleton motor Cycle Club it was stated that some £15 was needed to put the track in perfect condition, and this sum was…

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Over Embankment. Motor Car Crashes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 6

A family named Howlett had a remarkable escape from injury on Sunday afternoon. They were seated in a car which was proceeding along…

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Motor Notes. Wasted Revolutions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 6

Although it is not literally correct, perhaps not even approximately right, to say so, it is not at all a bad plan to consider that each…

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The Tramway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 4

The Railway Comimssioners have written to the town clerk at West Maitland enquiring as to matters in connection with the tramway. Some…

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Notice of Bills. Amending Railways Act. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Labour and Industry gave notice of a bill to provide for the proper inspection of boilers…

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