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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

4,060 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 40 of 203

Railway Bosses Drop Prohibition (Published by arrangement.)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

"Railway executives in U.S.A., who as a group backed the movement for Prohibition, have in many instances reversed their attitude as…

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Fuelless Motor. Revolutionary Find. Detroit

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The "Detroit Free Press" says that Colonel Lindbergh and Major Lanphier to-day tested at Selfridge Field a new type of motor powered by…

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Minimbah to Morisset Railway League's Excellent Case

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

With a view to furthering the proposed scheme for the construction of a railway from Minimbah, through Cessnock to Morisset, residents of Morissot…

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A Remarkable Invention New Type of Motor. Powered by Electric Magnetism. New York

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Engineering interests in America are agog over the successful trial of the new type of motor powered by electric magnetism, the invention of Lester…

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Motor Sports

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

The motor-sports held by Cessnock Motor Cycle Club at Wangi on Sunday last resulted. Gate Riding Contest, prize gold…

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Australian Roads. Views of English Motor Manufacturer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 3

Mr. W. R. Morris, the English motor ear manufacturer, who arrived at Albury, after travelling by road from Yass, said at a dinner given in his…

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State Railways. Guards' Meal Times

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 8

In the Commonwealth Arbitration Court the Deputy president, Sir John Quick delivered judgment on an application by the Railway…

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Sydney Burglaries. Petersham Railway Station Entered. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 5

The officer of the stationmaster at Petersham. railway stationn was entered last night, and the safe opened with a duplicate koy. About £105…

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"The Golden Road"

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Described as one of the greatest picture productions ever screened, and absolutely different to all other films, "The Golden Road" will be presented…

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Unknown Man. Killed by Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

The body of an unknown man, frightfully mutilated, was found on the railway line between Huristone Park and Dulwich Hill about 4 o'clock…

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Railways and Road Competition. House of Commons Bill London, Feb. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 10

In the House of Commons to-day the debate began on a bill promoted by the "big five" railway giving them power to run motor services…

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Singleton Chamber of Commerce Gowrie Bridge

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Singleton Chamber of Commerce was held in the Municipal Council Chambers on Monday night, Mr W. J. Cragg, and later…

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Islington Woman's Death Killed by Train

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

Mrs Margaret Lane, who lived at Islington, was killed by a train on Monday night near the old loco sheds at Hamilton…

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Maitland Motor Cycle Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

Under tho auspices of the land Motor Cycle Club a social run will be held on Sunday next, to Merewether bench, Members will…

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Motors and Trucks. John McGRATH, LTD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

This firm has a very, attractive display, of 18 different models of their popular cars, Including Buick, Oakland, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet,…

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Found Dead on Railway Line

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

About midday to-day the dead body of a young man was found lying near the railway track in the vicinity of Thornton. His skull was injured,…

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1917 Railway Loyalists Promises to Be Kept

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

Mr Bavin, the Premier, stated on Monday , that he had obtained a report from the Railway Commissioners regarding the 1917 loyalists. That report…

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Claim Against South Australian Government Trouble Over Railway Engines. London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Messrs Armstrong Whitworth have filed claims for £150,000 against the South Australian Government, which is counter-claiming probably £100,000, on…

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Runaway Tram

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

Its sole woman passenger, the driver, the conductor, and the tailor at whose door the tram stopped, experienced some thrills on Monday when a…

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Railway Station Burgled Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

The office of the stationmaster at Petersham railway station was entered last night. The safe was opened with a duplicate key, and about £105 in…

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