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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

1,933 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 57 of 97

Harbour Bridge Opening Fixed SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Minster for Works informed Mr. Howe that the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge would, it…

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GRETA Municipal Council Main Road Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 8

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Ald. J. Proudfoot) presiding. Others present were: Aldermen…

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Aerodrome Site

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 5

In a letter replying to the application for a grant for the clearing of the aerodrome site at South Cessnock. Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., has…

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UNDAUNTED. Clearing Aerodrome Cessnock Request, Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 6

Cessnock Council, undaunted by the fact that, despite a tentative premise of assistance from the State Government for the clearing of the…

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Cut to Pieces by Train

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 3

There was a fatality at Couniston on Wednesday morning, when a schoolgirl named Nellie Bright fel beneath a train and was cut to pieces. The girl…

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Opening of Harbor Bridge Suggestion From Jack Moses

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

Mr Jack Moses, so well-known to tens of thousands of people all over New South Wales, and who, probably, has attended more…

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Nearly Lost Bail Missed a Train NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 1

Missing his train, a man who had been admitted to bail, very nearly lost his £5 cash bond. Henry Read (41), labourer, was…

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Motor Registrations Twenty-two Thousand Less

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 1

During the 12 months ended June 111 the number of motor vehicles registered in New south Wales decreased by 22,734, as compared with the…

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Motor Accident Claim

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

In the Tarec District Court on Wednesday, Ernest James Cook claimed £400 damages from Albert Bunt, alleging that he was run over by a car…

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Burglars at Cardiff Motor Lorry Used in Securing Haul of £300

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 5

Burglars escaped with about £300 worth of goods, ranging from silk stockings to sides of bacon, after climbing 50 feet on to the roof of…

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World's Fastest Motor-cycle Ridden by an Australian

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 7

Details are now to hand of the machine used by A. Simcock, the Australian motor cyclist, in his recent' attempt to establish new figures for…

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Crushed by Train Narrandera

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 2

Crushed between the coal stage and an engine at the Narrandera locomotive sheds, Roubon Blatch, 10, was so badly injured that he died…

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Car and Cycle Collusion on Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1931 · page 4

As a result of a collision between a car and motor cycle off the Rose-street high level bridge at about seven o'clock last night. Oscar Norman (31), a…

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Straying Stock on Roads

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 2

The danger from straying stock was again illustrated on Saturday afternoon last, when a local car owner had his machine considerably damaged by…

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Narrow Escape Train Nearly Wrecked Sleeper on Line Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 2

Flying down a steep gradient at a speed of over 40 miles an hour last night, the engine of the Sydney to Mount Victoria…

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Attempt to Wreck Train Sleeper Across Mountain Line Matter Regarded Seriously

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 1

Disaster was narrowly averted when the engine of the Sydney to Mount Victoria passenger train struck a sleeper, which had been laid across the line between Kingswood and Penrith, at 7.50 o'clock last night…

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Hints for Motorists Bearings and Their Care Alertness of Mind and Safety

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 6

Most of the bearings in the modern automobile are of the anti-friction sort, which, require, theoretically, practically no lubrication. The…

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Motorists' Boon Battery That Lasts

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 6

Due to strenuous time, every motorist to-day is looking to reduce running expenses, and anyone helping to that and, can be classed as a…

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Stole Coal From Railway Caught in Act

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 4

Seen by a constable taking coal from a railway truck near Regent-street, Gorden Frederick. Appleton appeared at the West…

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Request to Railway Commissioner Suggestion by Singleton Chamber of Commerce

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 July 1931 · page 1

The following letter, which speaks for itself, has been forwarded by Mr H. C. Moss, Secretary of the Singleton and District Chamber of Commerce,…

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