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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 23 of 107

Railway Picnic

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 2

The annual picnic and sports for railway employees of the section from Singleton to Tamworth and branch lines will take place at the…

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Charges Against Railway Department Mr Cleary Replies

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 2

The Chief Commissioner for Railways (Mr W. J. Cleary) sent a letter to the Premier (Mr J. T. Lang) to-day, reI plying to criticism contained in the…

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Boy Seriously Injured Ran Blindly Into Motor Lorry

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 3

Just before noon to-day, a boy, named Bernard Locock, alighted front a motor, 'bus, and coming from behind the vehicle ran…

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Minimbah-Morisset Railway League. What the Balance Sheet Shows

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 3

The balance sheet of the Minimbah-Morisset Railway League, certified to by Mr. Arthur Biggers (president), Mr. S. E. Woodgate (secretary), and…

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Bridge Week "Smithy" and his 'Plane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 4

During Bridge Week Air-Commodore Kingsford-Smith and his famous 'plane, Southern Cross, will again be figuring in the public eye…

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"More Pull" Workers Disappointed Bridge Holiday Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 1

The announcement that the Government is confining the holiday on the 19th instant to the Country of Cumberland, with the special favour…

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R.A.C.A. NOTES Motoring Problems Weekly Summary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 8

Realising that members and their friends will no doubt welcome the opportunity of observing the Harbot Bridge…

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Bonus System Railway Workshops Cleary's Reply

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 March 1932 · page 4

A caustic replay to Mr. Rogers' criticism of the operation of the bonus system in railway workshops was given by Mr. Cleary…

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Bridge Week Postal Facilities SOUVENIRS

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 3

A most attractive souvenir telegraph form and envelope has been designed for the occasion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge opening, and…

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"Gross Insult" Mr. Ball Offended Bridge Opening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 3

Declaring that he considers he has been grossly inmited, Mr, R. T. Ball, who wan Minister for Works at the commencement of…

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Bridge Toll Country Not Taxed Bennett's Speech

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 5

The Hon. Walter Bennett, member for Gloucester, speaking in the Assembly on the subject of placing a toll on the Harbour Bridge, said:…

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FINED £2 Without Ticket on Coast Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 6

Rapping twice on the lavatory door of a second-class carriage of a North Coast train, on January 9, and failing to receive an answer, Ticket…

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Mr Ball Returns Bridge Tickets Protest Against Alleged Slight

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 3

Having been forwarded tickets for Stand "B" instead of the official enclosure Stand "A," Mr R. T. Ball, M.L.A., announced last night his…

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ANNOYED! Mr. R. T. Bali Bridge Day Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 1

The secretary of the, Premier's Department (Mr. Cliff Hay), referring to Mr. R. T. Ball's refusal to accept a…

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Train Story Travelled First-class P.m.'s Comment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 6

According to the story of two ticket collectors at West Maitland Court of Petty Sessions to-day, a traveller, during the…

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Motor Toll Many Injured Cars Collide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 2

As a result of a collision between two cars at the intersection of Parry and Darby streets, Newcastle, on Saturday, George…

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Hints to Motorists Children and Cars Engine the Best Brake

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 4

An official caution recently issued by the authoritios drew attention to the duty of motorists in regard to tho exercise of great care when driving…

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Railway Returns for February

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 2

Following are railway returns at Singleton for February:—Tickets issued, 2245; passenger revenue, £743; goods revenue, £969; total tonnage…

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Motor Smash Mr H. E. Kugelman's Experience

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 1

Mr H. E. Kugelman, the well-known consulting herbal practitioner, emerged unscathed from a sensational motor smash near Scone one evening last…

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Hexham Motor Fatality Two Cessnock Residents Killed. Two Others Injured

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 3

Two motor cyclists were fatally injured and two other cyclists were injured, as the result of a motor accident on the Maitland-road, at…

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