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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 26 of 107

Stunning Blow Motor Tube Exploded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 6

An unusual accident occurred at Messrs. F. Gaukroger and Sons garage, Byron-street, Inverell, when the blowing out of a tube which was…

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Preference in Railways. Mr. Lang's Instructions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 1

At the direction of the Premier (Mr. Lang), the Chief Commissioner for Railways has issued notices to the staffs of the New South Wales…

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Dramatic Arrest Brutal Murder Recalled. Police As Tramps

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 6

On Wednesday the police made a dramatic arrest in connection with the death of Alex. Barrie, aged 85, who, together with his aged wife, was…

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"Getting Dirty." Minister and Railway Cheep

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 6

Mr. Cleary, Chief Railway Commissioner, replying to criticism of his administration of the railways by the Minister for Works (Mr. Davidson),…

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Telephone Wanted For North Kurri Railway Station

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 8

Stating that the business people of Kurri Kurri were caused considerable inconvenience because the South Maitland Railways had not installed…

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Safe Blown Open At North Kurri Railway Station. [?] Night's Robbery. Is Gang of Cracksmen at Work on Coalfields?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 1

Gaining entrance to the North Kurri Railway Station on Wednesday night by forcing the lock on a window, thieves blew open the…

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Bridge of Dreams

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 6

When Grandpa lived in 43, He said, "Tush, it's absurd! They'll never bridge the Harbour! No!…

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Harbour Bridge Administration Bill M.l.a.'s Address

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 5

The following is inter alia, the speech doliyored to the House by Mr. W. F. O'Hearn. M.L.A., when speaking in favour of the…

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Bridge Opening Invitations Limited Other States Out Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 1

The only Federal Ministers who have been officially invited to the bridge celebrations are the Prime Minister, the Leader of the…

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Arm Severed Shocking Accident Fell Under Train Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 1

Ci[?]tford Davis (24), an unemployed motor mechanic, while attempting to jump aboard the newspaper train between Broadmeadow…

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Railway Unions (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 5

Sir,—Reports have been circulated amongst the railway employees of the Maitland district, intended to be detrimental to the Railway Service…

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Motor Cycling Easter Tour Itinerary Arranged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 9

A special meeting of Maitland Motor Cycle Club was held last evening, at Messrs. Bennett and Woods' rooms, Mr. J. C. Cameron occupied the chair…

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Train Stops E.M. Petition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 4

This morning a deputation of East Maitland citizens waited on the District Superintendent of Railways, Mr. R. E. Evans,…

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Bridge Goodwill Message Children's Effort Remarkable

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 1

How to convey a children 's message of goodwill from the heart of N.S.W. to the people of the city, on the completion of the Bridge?…

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The Bridge Dramatic Incidents in Construction

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 8

A very interesting story of the construction of the Harbour Bridge, including numerous dramatic incidents that have not…

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The Bridge Useful Souvenir Free for Asking

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

As a service to motorists the Atlantic Union oil Company, Ltd., have just issued. a comprehensive programme and map of the Sydney…

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First Car To Cross Bridge Unique Distinction

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 6

With the official opening of the signati[?] Sydney harbour Bridge in a few days time, it is interesting to recall that the first vehicle to…

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Hints for Motorists Dressing of Contact Points Noisy Driving at Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 6

When it is suspected that a poor ignition spark, hard starting or an intermittent "miss" is duo to the condition of the ignition contact…

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FINED £2 Railway Incident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 5

"All I can say I must plead guilty because I don't remember anything. I did not know where I was till I woke up her."…

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Motor Cycles Jump Fence Crash Among Speedway Spectators

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

Seven persons, including two riders, were injured when two motor cycles jumped the safety fence at the Parramatta Speedway on…

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