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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 107

Harbour Bridge. Souvenir Programme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

We have received a copy of the official souvenir and programme of celebrations for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The book has been…

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Going North Train Sealer Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

The call of the North proved the undoing of Stanley Harris (24), who faced Messrs. W. A. Ross and M. S. Meagher, J's.P., and the West…

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BULLAHDELAH-BUNGWAHL. No Main Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

Hon. W. Bennett, M.L.A., has been informed as follows:— Dear Sir,— I am directed to inform you that the Stroud Shire…

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No Main Road Request Refused

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Following on representations made to the Main Road Board by the Stroud Shire Council for the purpose of proclaiming the Bullahdelah to…

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Lurid Language Maitland Road Incident

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

At the Cessnock Police Court today, Arthur Baker was charged with indecent language. Baker failed to appeer, and the case…

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Public Holiday For Bridge Opening Short Ceremony

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

The Government has decided to proclaim Saturday, March 19, the occasion of the official opening of the Sydney Harbour…

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Marriage in an Aeroplane. Catholic Church Refuses to Endorse Proposal. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

The Roman Catholic Church has dofinitely refused to endorse the proposal of a young couple to be married in an aeroplane above St. Mary's Busiliea…

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Close to Death Woman's Escape Fell From Train Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

Miss Theresa Mav, a middle-aged woman had a miraculous escape from death at Rockdale, last night…

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North Coast Derailment. Portion of Fruit Train Leaves Rails. Butter and Meat Cars Off Line

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

There was considerable dislocation of the railway service on Thursday morning last, owing to the derailment of two bogey refrigerating vans…

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Hit, Robbed Tram Conductor Brutal Thugs Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 1

Walter Loftus, a tram conductor, was the victim of a brutal assault and robbery at a late hour last night. The…

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Motor Racing Australian Grand Prix

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 7

With an average speed of 74 miles an hour, R. East (Vic.) (Rudge) won the 100 miles senior Australian Grand Prix for all powers motor…

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Women Motorists' Tour 12,000 Miles Covered

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Having made the circuit, of the continent and covered more than 12,000 miles by car, Mrs D. W. Cummins and Mrs H. S. Holman readied Sydney on…

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"Conscience Money" Gift to Railways

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Urged by conscience to atone for some misdeed, a man has forwarded the Northern Area Commissioner for Railways (Mr W. C. Quinton) 10/- as…

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Hit by Train Fettler Dies SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

John Callaghan (55), fetter, while working on a railway line near Macdonald Town station early this morning, was knocked down by a…

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"Go Slow" Signs Need on Roads Coroner's Comment Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

At the at Kiama concerning the death of Miss Helen Fishwick, who was killed when a car somersaulted on the Prince's…

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Why Not? King's Special Speech Harbour Bridge London, Feb. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

Several experienced London Journalists, with vivid memories of His Majesty's clear broadcasting at the opening of the London Naval…

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Camp Sites Visiting Motorists Bridge Week

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 8

The N. R. M. A. has completed arrangements with the North Sydney Council, through the Mayor (Aid. H. L. Primrose), for the use of Primrose park…

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Sunday Excursion Train

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 3

Recently the Cessnock Council urged Mr.Baddeley to make representation to the Railway Commissioner requesting that an excursion…

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Idaville Road Job

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 8

The extension on the Idaville-road from McNamara's Hill to Pembroke, which gave work for many of the local unemployed prior to the end of the…

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Killed by Train SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

Daniel Halahan (40), while crossing the railway lines near Dulwich Hill Station this morning, was struck…

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