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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 29 of 107

Harbour Bridge Lottery First Prize to Singleton Mr and Mrs Kevin Ryan Share Ticket

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

"All or None" was the appropriate name of the syndicate which won first prize of £20,000 in the third Harbour Bridge lottery,…

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Easter Holidays Railway Excursions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2
Also in Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser, Singleton Argus

Following all the special excursion trains which have been provided by the Railway Department during the pant week or two, it is now announced that…

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Railway News

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 2

Mr. Cray, station master, is on holidays, and is being relieved by Mr. Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Cray, like the great majority, are making for…

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Mr. Lang's Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 4

Every thinking person will agree with the sentiments expressed by the Premier (Mr. Lang) when he opened the Sydney Harbour…

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PITNACREE. Road Embankment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 4

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. M. A. Davidson, Minister for Works:…

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To King Loyal Message Bridge Day Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 1

Following the receipt of a message from the King, to commemorate the opening of the Harbour Bridge, the…

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Hit Tree Car Leaves Road Man Killed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 2

A tree on the Hume Highway, near Wangaratta (Vlc.) into which a car crashed last year, killing two men and injuring three others, was…

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Two Injured Walking on Road Struck by Car

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 4

Two residents of Emerald-street, East Maitland, were admitted to Maitland Hospital at an early hour his morning, one in…

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'Plane Crash Actor Badly Hurt Flight to Bridge Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 5

While attempting to fly to Sydney to see the opening of the bridge, Campbell Copelin, actor, was badly injured when the…

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Early Astir March to the Bridge Remarkable Scenes Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 5

Rarely has the city been astir so early as it was this morning. The sky was clear, and there was not the faintest suggestion…

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How New Guardsman Caused Sensation on Bridge Tricked Police De Groot's Ruse Slashed Ribbon Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 5

The police ascertained that De Groot, who slashed the bridge ribbon, gained entrance to the bridge at the end of the…

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Amazing Incident at Opening of Harbour Bridge "In the Name of Decency" Uniformed Horseman Cuts Ribbon Says He Is Officer of Royal Hussars Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 1

There was a sensational happening on the Harbour Bridge this morning, shortly before the time fixed for the cutting of the ribbon by the Premier (Mr. Lang). Mr. Lang had delivered his speech and had declared the bridge…

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Forgot Car Motorist's Plea

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 7

A motorist summoned at High-gate (London) recently for causing an obstruction with his car, pleaded that he had "forgotten all about it."…

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RAIL—TRAM Transport Act Effect Revenue Grows

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 8

Mr. Gosling, Chief Secretary, in a letter to the Kogarah Council, stated that, as a result of the operation of the Transport Act; and…

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Easter Holidays Railway Excursions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 4

Following all the special excursion trains, which have been provided by the Railway Department during the last week or two, it is now…

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Rush Over Railway Traffic Large Increase

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 4

The issue of tickets at the West Maitland railway station for Wednesday and Thursday shows a surprising increase, which is attributed to the…

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Dole Recipients See Bridge Opened

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

Many residents of Wellington were surprised at the number of persons on the dole list who managed to find sufficient cash to make…

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Over the Bridge First Day's Heavy Business

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 2

Toll collection by the State Transport (Co-ordination) Board began at midnight on Saturday, and between that hour and 6 o'clock Sunday…

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