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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 107

War Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 5

There was a good attendance at a war bridge evening held in the Boys' Assemble Hall, Elgin-street, last evening under the auspices of the West…

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Upper Williams Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 2

There were about twenty landholders at the meeting at Munni House, Munni, last week when the President and Councillors of Wallarobba Shire…

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Late Train on Anzac Night

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

On Anzac night, April 25, a train will leave Newcastle for Cesanock at 9.15, arriving at Cessnock at 10.59, and leaving Cessnock for West Midland…

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Take Notice. Road Closing

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 2

Whilst Bennett bridge is being repaired the road will be closed to traffic on and from Monday 25th inst., until further notice…

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Harbour Bridge Toll £16,724 for Month

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 4

The Transport Commission has is sued a statement giving details of the toll collections for the month ended April 19…

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"On the Road" (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 5

Sir.—Would you kindly publics this letter to register my deep appreciation of the kindness, sympathy and monetary [?]lstance rendered to…

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REFLECTED Motor Taxation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 6

Heavy taxation and statutory restrictions upon motorists, which the Government insists on having in a lump sum twelve months in advance,…

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Railway Thefts Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

A find which is beloved to be part of the proceeds of recent thefts of goods from railway trucks was made near Thornton…

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Railway News. Revenue Increases

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 2

Mr. V. Bodman of the Dungog loco, staff is at present enjoying his annual leave; likewise Mr. L. Gollege. Stock loading off the North Coast…

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19. OWNERS of Motor Vehicles

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 4

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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Motor Registrations Proposed Scheme to Detect Expiration

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 6

It was stated in political circles on Monday that the, Transport Commission proposes to inaugurate a system whereby it will be impossible for…

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Two Brother Killed Car Collides with Cycle and Motor Cycle

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 6

In an unusual road accident involving a motor car, a motor cycle, and a bicycle, at Pennant Hills, on Tuesday night, two brothers were seriously…

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Street Bandit Motorist Robbed MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 April 1932 · page 1

While driving home to East St. Kilda this morning, Arthur Rayman stopped to pick up a man who balled him, but the stranger put…

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Forth Bridge a World Wonder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 3

On January 21, l800, the first train passed ever the Forth Bridge, which is certainly one of the most remarkable bridges in the world…

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Road Hog Police Search SYDNEY, Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 1

The police are conducting a State wide search for the motorist who yesterday ran down Hition Lawrence, at Rockdate, and failed to stop…

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Bridge Suicide Victim Unknown Doctor's Opinion Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 1

The man who yesterday dived to his death from the decking of , the Harbour Bridge has not yet been identified…

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Man Suicides Over Harbour Bridge Crowd Horrified Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 6

A sensation was caused yesterday afternoon when, a man throw himself over the parapet of the Harbour Bridge, and fell…

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Man's Death Leap First Suicide From Sydney Harbour Bridge

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 2

The first suicide from the Sydney Harbour Bridge occurred yesterday afternoon. Before the eyes of hundreds of horrified men and…

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TWO HURt Motor-cycle Smash

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 6

Two people worn injured when motor cyclo, out of control, dashed through a fance on the Raymond Terrace side of the Hexham punt on…

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Hints for Motorists Value of Instruction Book Days of Hard Starting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 April 1932 · page 6

A suggestion which might well be put forward to many car manufacturers and one which would, we think, be supported by a majority of…

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