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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

2,724 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 137

1000 Men to Go. Railway Dismissals. Surveyors, Clerks, Etc. Wages Staff Men, Too

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 7

It was reported on Tuesday morning that although the Chief Engineer for Existing Lines, Mr. Rankin, will assume control of all railway…

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The Motor World

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

The Royal East African A. A. issues road routes and reports similar to those prepared by the N.R.M.A., but sometimes besides…

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Reducing Hands on Railway Construction Works. Financial Stress. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

It Is reported that 1300 workmen, employed on the construction of new railway lines, will be given a week's notice to-day, and 700 others will be…

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"Wave of Optimism." Motor Trade's Outlook

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

"For some months, utterances of a pessimistic nature regarding the condition of Australia have, unfortunately, been prominent," said the…

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Breach of Motor Traffic Act

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

Same v. Bruce Howard Buchanan, who pleaded guilty to a breach of the Motor Traffic Act, namely, failing to return an expired certificate of…

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The Railways

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 6

Only a few days ago it was announced that additional powers were to be vested in the Railway Commissioners, and that the railways would…

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

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 3

The Royal East Africa A. A. issues, road routes and reports similar to those prepared by the N.R.MA., but sometimes beside the name of a, place, a…

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Railway Construction Work Special Meeting of Cabinet, No Dissension

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 2

The decision of the Railway Commissioners to amalgamate the various engineering departments of the service, and to retire Dr. Bradfield and Mr…

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Disguised As Chauffeur Motor Thief's Bluff That Failed

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 6

Wearing smoke-coloured glasses when he was brought up at London Sessions, a tall, clean-shaven, sallow-complexioned young man, Francis Victor…

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Railways Financial Position Deficit of £800,000

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 6

Emphasising the seriousness of tne financial position, the State Treasurer (Mr Stevens), said on Wednesday that for the seven months ending on…

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1300 Railway Workmen to Go Serious Financial Position. City Railway Likely to Be Held Up. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 8

It is reported that 1300 workmen employed in the construction of new railway lines will be given a week's notice to-day, and 700…

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State Railways. India Has Made Success

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the East India Association, reported in the "Astatic Review," Sir Clement Hindley, who for many years has been at…

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Damage to Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 4

It is officially notified that the Council of the Shire of Kearsley has duly passed a resolution prohibiting traffic upon any public road within…

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Greswick Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

With the aid of an unemployment grant from the Scullin Government, the Graswick road has been put in reasonably good order. About £200…

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Re-decking of Gowrie Bridge

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

Mr W. Cameron, M.L.A., has received the following reply from the Secretary, Public Works Department, Sydney:— "In response to your personal…

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Five Killed. Level Crossing Smash. Train Hits Truck

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 3

The worst level crossing accident in Victorian history for several years occurred on Sunday night, when five persons were killed, and four…

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Motor Caught Between Trams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

A man was injured and a new motor car badly damaged when a collision occurred on Saturday night between the car and two trams at the…

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Killed Instantly Motor Pillion Rider. Week-end Motor Smashes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 2

Mrs. Marjory Nowson, 30, of New-town, was killed Instantly, when a car crushed into the motor cycle, on which she was riding, in Prince's…

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Reducing Privileges. Federal Ministers and State Railways, Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 5

Instructions have been issued by the Railway Department that no Federal Ministers, with the exception of the Prime Minister, be granted…

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Hints for Motorists. Bad Driving and Clutches. Factors Which Must Be Considered. Electricity Without Tears

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 6

Whenever a violent discharge reading of the ammeter, or a smoking wire shows that something is amiss, the first thing of all is to disconnect…

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