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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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

Motor Thieves Daylight Robberies Rich Hauls London, Jan, 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 1

Two daring darlight robberies were carried out during the forenoon in a busy West End street. A wholesale diamond…

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Restoration Move Speers Point Trams

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 5

At its meeting last night the Newcastle Council considered an invitation by the Lake Macquarie Shire Council to assist in having the…

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Doctor Operates on Man Under Tram

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 4

In a roof accident in a coal mine at Mullins, U.S.A., a man was caught by the arms when portion of the roof caved in. Other workman pried one…

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Motor Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 4

Surprise has been occasioned by the report that a change in the water cooling system of the "Enterprise" has been decided upon, at almost the…

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Aeroplane Crashes Three Occupants Unhurt

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 2

Three occupants of an Avro-Avian aeroplane had remarkable escapes from death at Harrington, on the North Coast, yesterday…

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Never in a Train

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 1

Mrs Sarah Hazel, who died at Merriwa on New Year's Eve at the age of 87 years, put up two records. She had lived in Merriwa…

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Boy Lassoed by Train Passenger

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 2

With accuracy that probably astonished no one more, than himself, a Boy Scout returning from camp at Gembrook (Vic.) on Sunday threw a lasso…

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Big Stunt? Graf Zeppelin Bridge Opening Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 1

A proposal is on feet to invite the Graf Zoppolln to visit Australia on the occasion of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in March…

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Gar Smashes Sydney Road Sensation at Danger Spot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 7

Three motor oars and two motor lorries were yesterday involved in an unusual series of accidents on the Newcastle - Syd -…

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Must Register Commercial Motors From Other States Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 5

The Transport Commission has announced that commercial motor vehicles from other States used in New south Wales are…

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Motorist Fined Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 5

Harold Williams, of Carrington- road, Waverley, was fined £ 5, With 8/ costs, at Kogarah Police Court, for having failed to stop after an accident, and…

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Won't Strike Harbour Bridge Workers SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 7

Yesterday, by a big majority, the men employed on the Sydney Harbour Bridge rejected a proposal that a strike be declared against the…

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Runners for Week-end Races Gosford Weights Cut to Pieces Inspector Killed Railway Accident Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 5

Edward Llovd, aged 60, a Railway Traffic Inspector, of Crovdon, was cut to pieces by a train at Ourimbah, near Gosford,…

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Railway Inspector Killed Struck by Train

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 1

Edward Lloyd, aged 60, a railway inspector, of Concord, was killed instantly yesterday morning, when he was struck by a fast train at…

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Boy Lassoed by Train Passenger

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 2

With accuracy that probably astonished no one more than himself, a Boy Scout returning from camp at Gembrook. (Vic.) on Sunday threw a lasso…

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Graf Zeppelin May Visit Australia Opening of Bridge

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 1

The Graf Zeppelin may visit Australia in March, and take part in the ceremonies associated with the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

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Giant Bridge Huge Sydney Harbour Span Lavish Opening Preparations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 4

The gigantic bridge across Sydney Harbour, now in its final stages of construction, is attracting world-wide attention. It is the largest…

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Struck' by Tram

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 2

George Watson, 15, of Alison- road, Rand wick, suffered fractures of his skull and right arm, and severe lacerations to his face when he was…

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Coal Subsidy On Railway Charges Will Soon Cease Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 3

On March 31 next the coal subsidy to the Railways from the Government is to cense. Representations made by various…

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World's Motor Record "Wizard" Smith Awaiting Favourable Conditions. Auckland

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 2

"Wizard" Smith, emphasised to-day that he did not propose to make an attempt on the world's motor record until conditions were favourable. It…

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