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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

3,969 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 199

Proposed Expenditure on Roads

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

A letter being read from the Main Roads Board apropos of expenditure on main and trunk roals for the ensuing year—Kelly-street comes under the…

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Our Roads (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 8

Sir,—I would like to point out to your readers (it does not appear to be any use bringing these matters before the Shire Council) the…

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Proposed Visit From Reso Train

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

At the outset of the meeting, Mr. Geo. Plummer, President of the Scone branch of the P.P. Union and a member of the Central Executive of the…

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Needs Attention Fencing Near Weston Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

That the fencing near the Chinaman's Hollow bride at Weston was urgently claiming the attention of the Kearsley Shire Council was the…

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Main Road Question Weston Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 11

It is notified by advertisement in this issue that a meeting of Weston citizens concerned in the Main Road question will he held at Chisholm's…

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Bridge Street Perils Mayor Criticises JayWalkers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

At Wednesday's meeting of the council the Mayor (Ald Humphries) was caustic in his criticism of people who were in the habit of…

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Heavy Rains Effect Roads Extra Expense for Councils

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

The heavy rain which has fallen almost continually for the past week, has played havoc with the road right throughout the district…

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The Reso Train. Council to Entertain Visitors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 1

When the Reso train visits Muswellbrook in April an opportunity will be given to tell the 65 Victorian and other farmers something…

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First Train From the North Coast Passengers Indignant at Treatment Received

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 5

The first train from beyond Taree arrived at Gloucester at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon. This came from Kempsey carrying 71 passengers…

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Terrific Flood & Tragic Deaths Two Men Drowned at Gloucester Business People Suffer Heavy Losses. Crops and Fences Destroyed. Heavy Damage to Roads and Bridges

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

The flooding of the whole of the lower portion of the town, widepsread loss and the tragic death of two men were the unprecedented events of the week-end at Gloucester. (From the Gloucester "Advocate.")…

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Railway Statistics

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 9

The following are the statistics for the Merriwa Railway Station for the month of January:— Coaching: Passengers 263, revenue…

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Motor Industry. Exchange of Executives. Surprise Announcement

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 9

In a cable from New York this week Mr. W. C. Durant announces through the American Press new management of Durant Motors as follows:—…

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Busy Railway Station

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

At the present time there is considerable activity at the local railway yard. The mines having been working for some time without a break have…

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Railway Accidents. 36,000,000 to One Chance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

Sir Herbert Walker, chairman of the Southern Railway, discussing recent railway accidents, which he said had led somp to exaggerate the risk…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 5

Possibly one of the most striking characteristics of the British motor industry has been its expansion in the matter of the output of its factories,…

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Railway Concessions for North Coast Farmers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby) referred to the serious position which has arisen in parts of the North Coast through the floods…

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Motor Cyclist Inquired

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

While journeying towards Branxton last evening, Archie Threadgate, of Dalwood, had the misfortune to get a spill from his motor cycle,…

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Railway Interruptions Flood Causes Much Damage to Permanent Way

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 5

There were no fewer than five interruptions to the line within ten miles north of Gloucester. Two huge washaways near…

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Unlicensed Motor Driver

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

Police v. William J. Clifford, for permitting an unlicensed person to drive a motor car. A plea of guilty was tendered…

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Graphic Story. Arrest or Motorists. Alleged Stolen Car. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 8

Charged with having stolon a motor car, the property, of Henry Tierney, of Paddington, on January 25, Walter Jones and Patrick Duncan, appeared…

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