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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

3,969 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 199

Motors Damaged. Fire at Paddington. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 5

When a building was destroyed by fire in Boundary—street, Paddington, just before midnight, a number of motor cars, valued at several…

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Motor Notes. Misplaced Curtain Fasteners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 6

Although we are told that the day of the closed car is here, the fact remains that many owners who like touring models still rely on the side…

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Motor Accidents Victoria's Week-end List Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 5

During the week-end, a number of motor car accidents occurred in Victoria, one proving fatal. The victim was Alexander…

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The Motor Show. Studebaker's Two Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 6

At this year's motor show in Sydney Studebaker is exhibiting at two stands. Cars on show include the New President Straight Eight…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Motor Cyclist Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 4

Kenneth Mullard, 17, living at Loftus-street, South Maitland, was riding a motor cycle yesterday, when it skidded, throwing him to the…

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Rail and Motor Government Policy

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 4

The growing competition between the railways and the motor vehicles which run upon the adjacent roads was referred to by the Premier (Mr Bavin) at…

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Racehorses Killed Jumped Railway Fence

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

Two racehorses were dostroyed at Newcastle on Sunday, after they had fallen through the railway bridge crossing the Cottage Creek drain, and been…

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Fire in Paddington Number of Motor Cars Damaged. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 2

When a building was destroyed by fire in Boundary-street, Paddington, just before midnight a number of motor cars, valued at several thousand…

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Tea Gardens Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

The Local Government Department wrote further regarding the loan of £7000 for the Karuah-Tea Guldens road…

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Queensland Floods Water Over Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 3

A report from Home Hill says that, without any warning, the Burdekin River, commenced to rise at 1 o'clock on Sunday, and continued to rise at…

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Terribly Injured. Stepped in Front of Train. Cairns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

Mrs. Grimlisk, 48, stepped directly in front of an approaching engine at a level crossing near Malanda Station…

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Electrocution of Baby Boy Coroner's Inquiry Into Allandale Road Horror. Verdict of Accidental Death Returned

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 1

At the Cessnock Courthouse yesterday morning the District Coroner (Mr. J. T. Richards) conducted an inquiry concerning the death of…

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Rail and Motor Government Policy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

The growing competition between the railways and the motor vehicles which run upon the adjacent roads was referred to by the Premier (Mr Bavin) at…

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Economics and the Motor Car

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

As the Motor Show is booming along in Sydney it is worth while considering certain aspects of the report of the British Economic…

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Brakes Failed. Motorist's Remarkable Escape

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 3

Thomas Froome, the driver of a motor car which participated in a level crossing collision between Llangothlin and, Guyra last night, had the…

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Cycling. World's Record for Motorpacing

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 7

At the Melbourne motordrome Cor, Blakemolen, paced by R. Finlay, made a successful attempt on the five miles motor-paced world's…

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Motor Drive

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 4

The first motor drive held in the parish left St. Columba's, Paterson, for Newcastle. Many of the motor-owners in the parish placed their cars…

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Steel Sleepers. for Railway Lines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 8

For some time past extensive experiments have been carried out by practically all the British railway companies with a view to finding…

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Economic Mission Report Discussed at Premiers' Conference Uniform Railway Gauge Unprofitable Development Schemes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 3

The report of the British Economic Mission has been submitted to the Prime Minister and was discussed at the Premiers Conference in…

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Queensland Floods Water Over Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 3

A report from Home Hill says that, without any warning, the Burdekin Riyer commenced to rise at 1 o'clock on Sunday, and continued to rise at the…

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