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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

2,724 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 137

N.R.M.A. Notes. Passing Stationary Trams

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

The position of motorists in relation to the passing of stationary trains has undergone a change in recent months, says the N.K.M.A…

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The Motor Camping Habit

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. Touring Department has completed its figures relative to the number of motor camping parties that made application for information…

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Defeating Motor Frauds

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

The passage of legislation to discourage fraudulent dealings in motor vehicles is being pressed for by the N.R.M.A., which, is renewing its…

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"Those Motor Cabs."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 6

Every where we find the economist who bewails the huge sum of money which goes out of Australia for, American motor ears, but on Tuesday…

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Big Loss on Railways Country Cannot Afford Two Forms of Transport. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 9

Mr Clapp, chairman of the Victorian Railway Commissioners, addressing the Interstate City Growers, Conference at Mildura, said that, due to the inroads…

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The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

Country motorists who are N.R.M.A. members are reminded that they will. be piloted in and out of the congested Sydney traffic, and be given full…

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Railway Construction Dismissal of 1000 Men Likely. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 8

The dismissal of about 1000 men employed on railway construction is likely by the end of the month, unless the Government obtains additional loan…

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Motorists Thwarted

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 8

Those motorists who, in their desire to save seconds, have been in the habit of clipping the corner of Macquariestreet, at the residence of 0Mr J. T…

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Proposed Move to Re-Open South Maitland Railways for Transport of Coal From Unassociated Collieries. Cessnock Council Declines to Act Without Mandates From Unions Concerned

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 2

Cessnock Municipal Council, on Wednesday afternoon, held a special meeting to consider a proposal that steps be taken to bring about the re-opening of the South Maitland railways to as to allow the unassociated collieries to commence working operations…

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Transport Bill. Motor 'Bus Fees

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 2

The Transport Bill, one of the most voluminous to be presented to Parliament for several years, which was dismissed at a meeting of the…

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Motor Drive

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 6

A motor drive to Swansea in aid of the Congregational Roof Fund will be held on Saturday next, February 15. Early booking will be necessary…

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Motor Cars Average Life on Australian Roads

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 1

It would be interesting to learn what is the average life of motor cars on Australian roads. In pre-war days it was nothing unusual for a motorist to…

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Cessnock Club's Road Race

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 7

Cessnook Amateur Cycling Club conducted a three-miles road race on the Maitland-road course on Saturday afternoon. H. Hawkins,m 26 sec., won…

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Grossing Fatality Struck by Express Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 3

While attempting to negotiate a level crossing at Peterhead railway station (S.A.), a motor car, driven by David Moore (42), of Peterhead…

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Four Killed Week-end Motor Toll Many Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 6

Four were killed in motor smashes is New South Wales and Victoria at the week-end. Many were injured…

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Fatally Injured by Motor Cycle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 6

George Howie, 73, Of Kew, Vic., was struck by a motor cycle ridden by Harry Corser of Hawthorn, when crossing High-street, Kew. He was…

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Motor Notes. Problems of Record Speeds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 6

It is calculated that wind resistance of a car moving through the air increases approximately in proportion to the square of the speed; the…

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Severe Criticism. Expert on Chinese Railways Shanghai, Feb. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 8

Treachant criticism, alleging corruption, mismanagement and unnecessary waste of money, is contained in a report submitted by the…

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Railway Administration New Plan Mooted Independent Borrowing

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 1

The Treasurer and Minister for Railways (Mr B. S. Stevens) hinted on Saturday that before long the railways may be placed on a different basis. The proposal, which was discussed at the meeting of the Loan Council at Canberra on Friday, is that the railways…

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Federal Aid Roads Agreement

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 3

Contending that the duplication of the Commonwealth and State activities was largely responsible for the present financial position, the State…

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