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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 107

Motor Industry London, April 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 1

"The Dally Telegraph 's" motor writer states that the British motor Industry has decided to participate Is the Industrial exhibition at…

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Highways Are Railway Feeders

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 6

The State highways in this State—roads for the improvement and maintenance of which the State now assumes complete financial…

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Struck by Engine Railway Inspector Injured

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 2

Struck down by a train at Woodville Junction on Wednesday morning, a railway, inspector, Mr Justice Ingersole, 57, of 4 Gordon-avenue, Hamilton, was…

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Bonus System Abolished Railway Costs Will Increase. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 2

The Government's decision to abolish the bonus system in the railways and tramways will probably mean an increase in working…

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Two Dead Motor Accidents SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1932 · page 1

Two people lost their fives in motor accidents last night. Mrs. Assnie Mcintosh Mclntosh (62) of Drummeyne was fatally injured when she was…

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Fatal Fall Sydney Railwayman SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1932 · page 2

William Kearns 52 of Burrna-st Kempsey was killed instranconsly last night when he fell from the roof of [?]…

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Down Hillside Motorist's Lucky Escape

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1932 · page 2

Mr.P.J. Partridge a Walcha motorist had a remarkable cscape from serious injury when his car was struck by another vehicle on the Big…

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Slow Washer Train Had to Stop Court Sequel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 April 1932 · page 5

A sequel to a raid on the East Greta Junction railway tank, on April 9, was the appearance of five defendants at the west…

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Hints for Motorists Light Car Club Trial Steamline Advantages

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 April 1932 · page 6

The light car club of New South Wales is to be congratulated on having revived scientific car contest work by staging at regular Intervals…

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Still Decreasing Motor Registrations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 April 1932 · page 3

The number of effective motor vehicle registration is still being reduced in New south wales, one of the reasons according to the…

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The Singleton Argus Local and General News Railway Returns for March

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 April 1932 · page 2

Following are railway returns at Singleton for March:— Tickets issued, 3038; passenger revenue, £1027; goods revenue, £1030; live…

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Man Who Missed Train Gets Help From Motorist

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 4

While a motorist was waiting at the level crossing, at Blacktown for a train to pass, a stranger appealed to him for a lift…

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Home From Bridge Celebrations

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 5

Mrs. Carter, popular hostess of the Royal Hotel, having spent a holiday in Sydney during the Bridge, festivities has returned to town. Unfortunately…

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Astounding Escape from Instant Death Riding on Top of Train. Youth's Experience. Strikes Bridge; Then Drawn Into Carriage

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 1

The experience of a young man while riding on top of the Brisbane Mail last night sounds more like the make-up of a movie-picture. A young man riding on a train strikes the superstructure…

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WALLAROBBA-MAITLAND. Road Transport

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 4

Hon. Walter Bennett, M.L.A., has been informed as follows:— i Dear Sir,—With reference to your further personal representations on…

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Olla Podrida Bones Under Road

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 4

Two shin bones, a pelvis and several smaller bones were recently found 12 feet beneath the surface of a road near the lower end of Margaret-street…

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Cars Collide On Newcastle Road Claim for £ 100

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 5

A collision between tow motor cars at the Mayfield tram terminus on August 23 was the subject of an action in the…

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Runaway Train Eighty Miles an Hour. Smashed to Matchwood. Adelaide

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 1

Breaking away from a goods train North, 160 miles from Adelaide, yesterday, 18 fully-loaded trucks ran back at the top of an incline at Belalie…

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Supreme Court. Banco Jury Causes. (Before the Chief Justice, Sir Philip Street, and Jury.) a Road Contract. Neptune Oil Co., Ltd., v. McGowen

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 2

The hearing was concluded of the action brought by the Neptune Oil Co., Ltd., against Henry McGowen, engineer to the Shire of Wallarobba, to…

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Cheques Payable to Cash Only. Accepted at Railway Station

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 2

The Railway Department will only receive cheques made out payable to cash or a number, or cash, in payment tor freight, etc…

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