Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

4,060 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 203

Dodge Brothers' Motor Body Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 6

It is characteristic of the ?Standardised Motors Limited that they have continually improved the body work as fitted to Dodge Brothers…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

"I Will Draw My Razor." Woman's Threat to Railway Porter. Sentenced for Assault

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 2

At the West Maitland Police Court this morning, before Mr.D. W.Reed, P.M., Ruby Austin, alias Kalle, alias Bourke, alias. Wade, was charged with…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Skull Fractured. Thrown From Motor Bioyole

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 3

When the driver attempted to avoid a straying horse on the Maitland Nowcastle road, near the abattoris hill, on Saturday night, a motor cycle…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fatally Burned. Railway Man's Hut Destroyed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 8

When a railwayman's hut at Pukerua Bay N.Z., was burned, this only James Amundsen aged 26 years,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Motor Car Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 4

A motor car. conveying five residents of Paxton to Taroo, on Sunday capsized in a sharp turn in the road about a milo beyond Hinton…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Third Victim Dies. Bulli Pass Motor Smash Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 March 1928 · page 5

John McWilliam of Rodfern who was injured on March 11, when a lorry got out of control and capsized at Bulli Pass, died in hospital last…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Old Pyrmont Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

With the tollbar away from the Pyrmont Bridge (which was built in the "forties"), no definite, estimate of the traffic that crosses it…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

New Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

At present steamers conveying passengers to different parts of Pert Stephens travel up Tellegherry Creek to Salt Ash, where passengers…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"The Ghost Train."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 8

Mr. E. J. Carroll, the well-known theatrical manager, presented at the West Maitland Town Hall last evening, Arnold Ridley's mystery…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Thornton-Minmi Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

On behalf of the Tarro Shire Council Mr. Booth, M.L.A., has approached the Premier, Mr. T. R. Bavin, relative to the condition…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

New Northern Road

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 5

The announcement that the faith formations on the new northern road between Berowra, and Hawkesbury River are expected to be completed to be completed by…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Thrilling Displays. at Hendon Aerodrome. in Presence Op Afghan Royaltes, London, March 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 8

The King and Queen of Afghanistan witnessed a stirring display of military aviation at Hendon aerodrome yesterday morning. Over 100…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Ghost Train at the Strand To-morrow (Wednesday) Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Commencing at 8 o'clock to-morrow (Wednesday) night theatre-goers will have the privilege of witnessing one of the most remarkable plays of this…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Jammed Between Couplings. Fatality at Railway Station

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 1

A distressing incident at the railway station last night resulted in the death of a member of the staff. Joseph Bowles (21), a porter, was…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Motor Car. a Common Utility

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 6

The place of the motor car in modern social, commercial, and economic development was the theme of an address by Mr. E. W…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Drunken Motorists. Vain Appeals to Recover Lost Licenses

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 6

The Minister for Justice (Mr. Lee) said that he wished to make it clear that it was useless for persons who had lost their motor…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Four Months' Gaol. Stole Electric Motor, Firs'i Offenders' Act, Applied. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 4

Frank Pratt, 19, charged at Cessnock Police Court to-day with stealing an electric motor valued at £10, the property of Caledonian Collieries, Ltd.,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Manslaughter Charge. Tram Driver Acquitted. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 5

At the conclusion of tho Crown case in the Contral Criminal Court to-day, Justice Ferguson directed tho jury to acquit Bertie Bollard, aged 47, n tram…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Intrepid Overlander. Francis Bietles Makes History. Motor Circles Thrilled. London, March 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 8

Francis Birtles, who is travelling from England to Australia in a Bean car, and who has been missing for about a month,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Motor Car Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

Walden's Range, between Wingea and Blandford. was the scene of a motor accident. Messrs. Geoff and Max Bergin, of West Maitland, left…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →