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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

2,724 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 56 of 137

Motors Collide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 6

Two motor cars collided on the main northern road at Rutherford yesterday afternoon. One, owned and driven by Mr. G. L. M. Hayes, of…

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TRAIN v. Motor Service. (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 1

Sir,—"Progress" having admitted the merit of some of the practical views I hold, is it too much to ask my opponent to note that our cmmitments…

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Hints for Motorists. "Starter" Troubles. Why Tyres Die Young. Axle Lubrication

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 8

Certain types of rear axle centre casing have funnel-shaped filler which is supposed to set the level of lubrieant in the axle casing. Oil of…

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Motor Prosecution

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 6

Edith Mary Stevens was charged at the West Maitland Police Court to-day with permitting an unregistered motor vehicle to be driven on…

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Two Millions South Australian Railway Deficit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 8

The Premier of South Australia (Mr. Hill) who discussed with the Premier of Victoria (Mr. Hogan) at the week-end some of South…

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The Railways Bill to Give Extended Powers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 5

An important bill to extend the powers of the Railways Commission to enable it to cope with motor competition in the carriage of goods is…

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Motor Collision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 6

A motor car driven by Mr. P. Bragg, of West Maitland, coming from newcastle, and one driven by Mr. N. Hughes, of Mayfield…

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48-Hour Week for Timber Workers in Railway Service. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court today, Judge Lukin granted a 48-hour week in the application by the Railway Commissioners against members of the…

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Another Bridge Wanted

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 4

At Stroud Shire Council meeting last week C. Haggins referred to the necessity for a bridge over Flaggy Crossing, at the boundary of Stroud…

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Pokolbin Mountains Road

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 1

In connection with a recent complaint concerning the bad condition of Pokolbin Mountains Road, the Shire Engineer (Mr. X. F. Shine)…

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Wider Powers. for Railway Chief. Road v. Rail Transport

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 4

It is reported that under legislation proposed by the Government, the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Cleary), will be empowered to…

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Moving for a Train Service

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 5

Efforts are being made to have the train service to Cessnock restored this week.Now that a settlement of the coal trouble is assured and that…

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Morpeth Road Smash The Inquest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 4

The inquest regarding the death of Samuel John Perry, 21, who was killed in a motor accident on the Morpeth-road on the night of May…

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Stroud Road Public School PAINTING

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 1

Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., has been informed as follows:— Adverting to my communication of 8th ultimo relative to the need for…

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On Right Road. Combating Financial Depression. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 5

Mr. R. Bastow, representing the Corona Typewriting Company, of New York, who arrived in Sydney to-day said that so vigorously has Australia…

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Bad Length of Road Between Lochinvar and Luskintyre. Milk Carriers' Complaint

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 5

Yesterday the Kearsley Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted a report to his council in regard to the condition' of Lochinvar to…

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Sunday Football. Rail Motor to Run

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 4

Repying to a deputation at Harden, the Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Cleary) said that the railway motor would run on Sunday to…

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Muswellbrook Railway Staff. Reported Change to Scone

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 2

The Scone, "Advocate" states:— It is reported that the railway au thorities are contemplating transferring most of the firemen and engine-drivers…

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Railway Employees. Pay for Time Actually Worked

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 6

About 800 railway employees, who are members of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association will be affected by the…

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48-Hour Week for Timber Workers in Railway. Service. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 2

In the Federal Arbitration Court to-day, Judge Lukin granted a 48-hour week in the application by the Railway Commissioners against members of…

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