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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

1,933 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 20 of 97

Daring Thieves Attack Tramguard Brutal Assault Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 10

Two men dragged a tram conductor from an empty tram at Waverley late last night and robbed him of his cash-bag…

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On Wrong Side Motorist Fined NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 4

In Newcastle Summons Court to-day, J. W. Forsyth, of Willlam-st., Hanley, was fined £1 with £2/8/ costs or 14 days for not keeping as…

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Terrific Explosion When Drill Strikes Detonator Four Hurt On City Railway in Tunnel Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

Four men were injured when a terrific explosion occurred in the City railway tunnel, beneath George street, to-day…

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Motoring Notes Speed at Corners Proper Care of Gear Box

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 6

Although it is a tribute to the good riding and general smoothness of running of the modern car. the fact that road speed is…

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Motor Toll Melbourne Deaths

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 4

Frederick freeman, 23. a garage proprietor, of Drummond street, carlton, was killed early on sunday morning when the motor car which he…

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Explosion in City Railway Tunnel Four Men Injured. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2

Four men were injured this morning in a terrific explosion which occurred in the city railway tunnel beneath George-street…

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Road Blocked. Insufficient Notice Signs

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 2

Many motorists, particularly strangers, have been caused much inconvenience through lack of knowledge of the blocking of the Newell's Crossing…

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"Sell the Railways"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 4

Years ago, long before the railways of New South Wales were the losing proposition that they are to-day, many influential…

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Motor Thieves. Gresford's Turn. Watered Benzine

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 5

Motor thieves, who visited Gresford on Wednesday evening, were victims of a cleverly-laid trap, and as a result were put to considerable…

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Warkworth Appreciates Bridge District Looking Well, Agricultural Bureau Matters

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 3

The Warkworth brunch of the Agricultural Bureau of N. S. Wales hold its monthly meeting on Monday, there being nine members and two visitors…

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Kyogle-brisbane Railway Queensland May Cancel Agreement

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 March 1931 · page 4

An intimation that the Queensland Government may cancel the Kyogle-Brisbane railway agreement was given by the Premier of…

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Letters to the Editor Noisy Bridge (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 4

Sir,—I notice in your report of the council meeting that the chamber of Commerce has requested that a notice be posted near the Long Bridge,…

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Myall Bridge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

The Main Roads Board bridge builders are expected to commence work on the Myall bridge in the near future. Preparations are being made…

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Road Matters

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

At a meeting held last Sunday, the Minister, Mr. Baddeley, promised a grant of £400 for the Luskintyre—Dalwood deviation on condition…

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Cycling Notes Road Race at Kurri Handicaps for

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

Cessnock Amateurs' four miles road race, which was held over the West End course on Saturday, attracted fifteen starters. The event…

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Ghastly Tragedy on Nulkaba Road Woman's Head Battered With Axe. Man's Hand Almost Severed at Wrist. Female Victim of Horrible Happening Dies

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

Ghastly in the extreme is the description that must be applied to an incident which occurred at Cessnock on Wednesday night, when a married woman, named Julia Hughes, about 48 years, received shocking…

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Cross-Country Railway

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

At a meeting held in Gulgong for the purpose of forming a chamber of commerce, it was suggested that if the Federal…

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Easter Railway Excursions. Cheap Trains and New Privileges

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 3

Whilst country people have been glad always to avail themselves of the opportunity provided by the Railway Commissioners to travel at…

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Loss on Trams More Rationing ? SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

The Commissioner for Transport (Mr. Maddocks) and representatives of the Tramway Union last night discussed the serious losses of the…

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Easter Railway Excursions Cheap Trains and New Privileges

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

Whilst country people have been glad always to avail themselves of the opportunities provided by the Railway Commissioners to travel at various…

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