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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

4,060 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 61 of 203

Killed on Railway. Body Shockingly Mutilated. Tricycle Overtaken. Toowoomba

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 5

When a train from the West reached Warrah Station this morning blood was found on the engine. A search resulted in the discovery…

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Serious Motor Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

An accident resulting in the removal of two young residents of Aberdeed to Brentwood Hospital occurred on Dartmouth Hill, three…

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Woman Knocked Down Motorist Drives Away

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 3

The metropolitan police are investigating another case of a motorist knocking persons down and driving away without stopping…

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Railway Duplication

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

With reference to the question of duplicating the main line from Branxton, the Secretary for Railways has informed Mr O'Hearn, M.L.A., that the…

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Motor Works Fire £50,000 Damage

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

Damage estimated at between £40,000 and £50,000 was caused to the motor works of Peel's, Ltd., in Stanley-street, South Brisbane, when a fire gutted the…

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Motor Cycle Record Melbourne to Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

Riding a Matchless motor cycle and sidecar, Leo. Harris and C. Weatherby on Friday performed one of the finest, road feats in the history of…

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Motor Cycle News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

After traversing no less than twenty-five different countries, the B.S.A. world tourists, Messrs. 'B' H.Cathrick arid J. P. Castley,…

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Motor Cycle Accident N.r.m.a. Officer Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 5

Mr. J.Lynch, an officer of the N.R.M.A., crashed on his motor cycle and side-car at Heddon Greta on Sunday afternoon…

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Denman. Better Farming Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 7

The secretary of the Denman branch of the Primary Producers' Union has received notification from the Department of Agriculture that…

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Speed Contests. Should Not Be Allowed on Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 9

Discussing the question of excessive speeds by motorists, the executive of the Shires' Association of N.S.W. yesterday passed a resolution…

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Jumped From Train. a Trio of Tutif Celebrites

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 3

Dreaming that someone Had snouted out "The train has bolted. Jump for your life," Thomas Alder, 33 years of age, a resident of Canberra, opened…

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Road Problems. Foreshadowed by Minister. Government Aid for Shires

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

The intentions of tho Government in regard to road construction and! assistance to shires were fore shadowed by tho Minister for Local…

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Fishery Creek Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

The work of constructing a new bridge at Fishery Creek on the Kurri Kurri-Maltland road is progressing on satisfactory lines. At first a difficulty…

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Recent Rains Effects Roads

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

The recent heavy rain which has fallen throughout live district, has played havoc with many of the roads. One particular road that has fared…

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Farming Train. Second Northern Tour

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby) announces that arrangements are now in hand for the second northern tour of the Better…

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Pokolbin State Forest Road

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

Kearsley Shire Council last night received a communication from the Forestry Commission requesting, information as to the class of road to…

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Car and Motor Cycle. Collison on Aberdeen Road. Two Men Injured

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

A sensational smash between a motor car and motor cycle occurred on the Aberdeen road on Friday evening…

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The Better Farming Train. Coming Tour

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 2

The Director of Agriculture (Mr. A. H. E. McDonald) states that preparations are well in hand for the coming tour of the Better Farming Train,…

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Lake Road. Tarro Appeal Dismissed

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 8

The Department of Local Government has advised Kearsley Shire Council that the Minister had decided to dismiss the appeal of Tarro Shire…

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Effect of a Dream Amazing Leap From Train

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 3

To escape with only abrasions to the face and legs, after jumping from a passenger train travelling at 40 miles an hour, was the experience of Thomas…

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