A Hazardous Journey. Over the Tops in a Chev. Local Motorists' Venture
On the coastal side of the ranges approaching Barrington Tops there is no road, but simply a track which seems to wind at will. Along…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1930
2,724 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 39 of 137
Heavy Deficit. the Victorian' Railways
The chairman of the Railways Commissioners (Mr. H. W. Clapp) prolisted that the Victorian railways this year would have a deficit of £1…
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The State Parliament is in for a torrid time this week. When members of the Opposition have verbally lashed the Government on the 48-hour week…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Motor World News and Notes From the N.r.m.a
Footpaths made up with a greencoloured top-dressing are a feature of some main roads in Shropshire, England. At night it is easier than usual…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Theft From Motor Garage
During last night a thief entered the motor garage of Messrs M. Strain and Co., Campbell-street, and rifled the till in the office. As the till had been…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire in Railway Sheds an Open Verdict
An open verdict was returned by the Maitland District Coroner (Mr D. W. Reed), at an inquiry on Wednesday afternoon concerning the fire which…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Victorian Railway Deficit
The chairman of the Victorian Railways Commissioners (Mr. H. W. Clapp) predicted yesterday that the Victorian railways this year would…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Thefts
Numerous thefts of property entrusted to the Railway Department for transport and delivery have— recently been proving both annoying…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Summer Hill Bridge Official Opening Ceremony. Performed by Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A. VACY
There was a large assemblage at the recently constructed bridge over the Paterson River at Summer Hill, this afternoon when the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Robbery at Motor Garage
The motor garage of Messrs. M. Strain and Co., Campbell-street, was entered by a thief on Thursday night, who rifled the till in the office; but…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Poisoned. Motor Mechanics End. Sydney
Healey Fisher, 48 a motor mechanic was found dead on the Cook's River Bridge to-day An empty beer bottle and a glass which…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Bridge Evening
A war bridge evening will be held in St. Mary's Hall, on Thursday evening, april 10, at 7,45 o'clock, in aid of the produce stall in connection…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Killed by Train. Inmate of Lidcombe Home
Practically out to pieces, the dead body of James Williamson, a 40-year-old inmate of the Lidcombe home, was found on Sunday between…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hurled to Death Train Crashes Into Motor Bus. Woman's Dreadful Ordeal. Couple's Thighs Broken in Motor Accident
The week-end brought with it another heavy toll in accidents. Six persons were killed and five injured in a crossing smash…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bruxner Bridge Official Opening Ceremony. Important Summer Hill Event
The opening of the low-level bridge over the Paterson River at Summer Hill, which took place of Saturday afternoon, was an event of great…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hints for Motorists. Should One Use a Polish? Home Mechanics Kit. Harm of Early Speeding
Let us take the new car as it stands in the owner's garage ready for the road. The engine and all other parts are duly lubricated, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tram and Lorry. Head-on Collision at Darlington
Two men Alfred Armstrong. 48, and Frank Harding, 31 both of Waterloo. were seriously injured in a terrific head-on collision between a…
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Jack Lay, 39, lorry driver, of Newton, at present residing in Bellbird, was critically injured on Sunday, while effecting repairs to his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Cycling Australian Wins in New Zealand
On the Wellington (N.Z.) dirt track speedway, the Australian, C. Spinks, won the golden helmet, Spinks afterwards unsccessfully…
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At the monthly meeting of the Maitland Motor Club, Mr. J. C. Cameron occupied the chair. The secretary (Mr. H. G. Togg) produced a…
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