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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 107

Queer Railway Consignment Live Death Adders

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

Many unusual consignments have to be handled by railway officials in the course of their day's work, but one which passed through Glen Innes on…

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Shocking Railway Accident Man's Arm Severed

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

Clifford Davis, aged 24, an unemployed motor, mechanic, while attempting to jump aboard the newspaper train between Broadmeadow and Seymour…

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To See Bridge Ceremony

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 2

Five High School pupils from the Maitland district have been chosen as representatives at the Bridge opening. Three from the East Maitland…

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The Bridge (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 6

Sir,—In order tp fittingly celebrate the opening of the Bridge, which has been built out of the sweat, of the working-class, the sum of…

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DANGEROUS Walking on Bridge Council Moves

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 4

The danger Involved in the practice by many pedestrians of using the traffic bridge, was stressed at a meeting of the…

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The Bridge. Opening Programme. Atlantic Union Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 4

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

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Mr. Henny's Exhibit. For Show and Bridge Week

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 4

All arrangements are well in hand for Mr. C. E. Henny's "one-man farm, garden and orchard" exhibit which is to be staged in the corner window of…

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Flying Cloud Cessnock Owned Speedboat Representing North at Harbor Bridge Regatta)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 1

Cessnock will be well in the limelight at the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Saturday next…

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"GUESSWORK" Motor Transport Effect on Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 2

The "estimate" by the New South wales Government Transport official, contained in the Federal Transport conference report, that…

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Motor Race Spectator Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 3

The fifth Australian Grand Prix 2OO-milo motor road race was held at Cowes (Vic.) in fine weather, The event was won by W. R…

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Must Stop Railway Thefts. NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 5

In sentencing four men to three month's hard labour, Mr, Stevenson, S. M. in Newcastle Police Court to-day said "This is happening every…

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19. OWNERS of Motor Vehicles

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 6

Owners of motor vehicles, including motor cycles, who refuse to hand in their registration certificates are not to be afforded food relief. Owners of…

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Police Warning to Motorists "Regulations Must Be Adhered To."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 1

There is a hot time in store for Cessnock motorists who do not obey the regulations under the Motor Traffic Act. Sergeant H. Turner, officer…

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Bridge Under State Control

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 2

The Harbour Bridge was officially handed over to the State Government yesterday afternoon. Little ceremony was attached to the…

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The Bridge Formally Handed Over

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 7

The State Government is new in formal possession of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was handed over yesterday…

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Bridge Tolls From Saturday Next

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 3

The Bridge tolls have been fixed by the Executive Council and will come into operation at midnight on Saturday next…

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Toll Collectors on Bridge 18 Men Appointed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

The Transport Trust has appointed 18 men from within the transport service to act as toll collectors on the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

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Hit by Tram SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

Annie Doyle (68) was crossing O'Reilly-street, city, this morning, when she was knocked down by a tram and…

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Motor Smash at Swansea Man Killed, Two Others Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 2

Three men were injured, one fatally, in a motor collision on the Sydney-road, three miles from Swansea, on Monday. The casualty list was:—Killed: D' Arcy…

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Bridge Feature Unique Display

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 8

Between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m., during the course of the Venetian Carnival on Saturday evening, March 19, the Atlantic Union Oil Co., will…

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