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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

1,933 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 36 of 97

Cyclist Killed Struck Motor Cycle MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

William R. Jack, about 50, of West Brunswick, was killed last night when his bicycle collided with a motor cycle near Haymarket. City…

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Railways Board New Award Made

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 3

An award repealing the provisions of the award made on February 27 has been issued by the Railways Classification Board…

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Motor Cyclists. Endurance Test

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 2

On Sunday three Dungog motor cyclists essayed the attempt to reach flooded Maitland. The heroes were Messrs. Gerry and Wes. Berry and…

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"The Mystery Road" Tragedy at Katoomba. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 2

While two municipal gardeners were inspecting the cliffs in front of Echo Point, Katoomba, this morning, they found on a seat a woman's hat, a…

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Woman Plunges to Death Over Mountain Precipice Boy Hurt "Mystery Road" Sad Fate Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 1

While two municipal gardeners were inspecting a cliff in front of Echo Point, Katoomba, this morning…

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Again Adjourned Charge Against Brindle Motor Smash Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 5

A further adjournment of a fortnight, agreed to by both parties, was made at Cessnock Police Court in the charges of driving without a…

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Railway Deficit Expected

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 April 1931 · page 1

Mr Cleary, Chief Railway Commissioner, told a deputation at Mudgee yesterday that although over £2,000,000 had been saved on…

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In Flames Egyptian Train Many Perish Cairo, April 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 1

Forty-one are dead and 41 injured in the worst disaster on the Egyptian railways. The victims were all…

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Boy Killed Fr. Fitgerald Hurt in Motor Smash Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 2

Rev. Father Fltzgerald, of the Presbytery, Gosford, was one of the vict[?]s of a motor accident yesterday afternoon at Lewisham…

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The Railways Coalfields Line Traffic Soon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 April 1931 · page 5

The water is still well above the rail level between the Junction and East Greta and, unless this gets away quicker than it has during the…

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Bridge Parties

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 4

Dr. Shallard, who is an enthusiastic bridge player has been responsible for a number of local residents taking up this keen game, and during the wet…

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Train Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 8

Mr. A. Smith, of Singleton, the victim of the Allandale railway smash, was well known in Greta. Our sympathy goes to his sorrowing relatives…

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Effects of Default Main Roads Programme Suffers

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 4

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Mr James (Hunter) asked the Prime Minister whether it was a fact that the Treasurer had withheld…

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Ten-mile Road Race Amateur Cycling Handicaps

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

The Cessnock Amateur Cycle Club will hold a 10-mile road race to-morrow (Saturday), ovtr the West End course…

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Man Killed Train Hits Truck Two Injured Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

Edward Dowling was killed and Joseph Jackson and Clifford Perry were injured when an electric train from Heldelberg crashed into a…

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£10,000 DAMAGE Kearsley Shire Roads Effect of Flood Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 5

Mr. J. Shine, engineer to Kearsley Shire Council, estimates the damage to roads, bridges and culverts, in the shire, by the…

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Motor Transport v. RAILWAYS

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 6

There was an interesting interlude last night in the Conference of the Hunter River and Lower North Coast Agricultural Bureau, which is being…

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Funds Withheld. Result of New South Wales Default. Main Roads Payments. Canberra

The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. James (Hunter) asked the Prime Minister whether it was a fact that the Treasurer had withheld some…

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Egyptian Train Disaster Forty-one Perish in Flames. Terrible Scenes of Panic

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 1

Forty-one are dead and 41 injured in the worst disaster on the Egyptian railways. The victims were all Egyptians…

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Outlet From Coalfields In Time of Flood Why Not Buchanan Road? Councils Should Act

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

Although actual figures are not yet available, it is estimated that thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to roads, streets and…

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