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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 107

Law and the Motorist When Is a Man in Charge of a Car?

Singleton Argus · Monday 2 May 1932 · page 3

Is a motorist seated in a stationary car awaiting the return of his chauffeur legally in charge of the vehicle. The point was raised at Bow-street…

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Stroud Road. Wedding

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 1

The wedding of Miss Una Shanley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Shanley, of Stroud Road, to Mr. Duncan Farley, eldest son of Mrs. M…

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Never Saw Train or Sea

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 2

There are two boundary riders in Central Australia, in the vicinity of Cooper's Creek, and close, to the South Australian border, who have never…

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Bridge Tolls

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 4

During the week ended April 30, 88,245 tickets were issued to motorists and others on the Harb[?]r Bridge. The revenue amounted to…

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Harbour Bridge Suicide

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 2

At the conclusion of evidence given at the inquest concerning the death of William James lewis, of Paddington, who jumped from the Sydney…

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Three Hurt Car Over Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 6

Three Melbourne men were injured when a car crashed through the railings of a bridge between Lancefield and Kelmore, and plunged…

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Transport Act Motor Advertisements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 4

Section 29 of the Transport Coordination Act prohibits the publication of the advertisement intimating that passengers or goods…

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Road Safety a Grave Problem Reckless Drivers London, May 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 1

The National Safety Congress to-day considerd the gravest problem of modern motor transport confronting all countries,…

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Lost Memory Bumped Her Head in Tram Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 1

A young girl bumped her head in a tram last night and immediately lost her memory. She was taken to the Reception…

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Roads Inspection

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 4

It is understood that the Stroud Shire Councillors made an inspection of the roads around the, district of Bullahdelah. The principal road of…

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Special Football Train

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 5

On Sunday next, Werris Creek are to play Quirindi, at Quirindi, for the Portlock Cup. On the following Sunday, Aberdeen are to play the winners…

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Bridge Takings for Week

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

During the week ended April 30, 83245 tickets were issued to motorists and others on the Harbour Bridge. The revenue…

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Motor Car Revenue Only Enough for Road Maintenance

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 4

The Chief Transport Commissioner stilted that at the present time the motor registration fees were barely sufficient to meet the cost of…

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Bridge Wanted Discussion in Assembly

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 4

In the Assembly on wednesday last Mr. Bennett asked; Is the Minister for Transport aware that the bridge over the Allyn River in the Paterson…

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Aberdeen to Run Special Train

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

On Sunday next Werris Creek are to play Quirindi at Quirindi for the Portlock Cup. On the following Sunday, 15th inst. Aberdeen are to play the…

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Tramway Smash Signal Failed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

Owing to the supposed failure of an automatic signal, two trains collected head-on on a perth suburban line The front portions of the ears were…

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Tram Strikers Fight With Police Eleven Arrests Christchurchi (N.z)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

special police went to the assistance of the regular police here yesterday, when a body of about 300 tramway strikers set upon a tram…

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BRANXTON Motor Collision BRANXTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

A head on motor celliston occurred in the main street Branxton, about 5.30 between Frank stattery of Black creek Branxton and peter…

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Railway Revenue

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2

"During the first four months (July I to October, 1931) of the current financial year," states the Transport Commission, "railway revenue decreased by…

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Railway Service Reduced New Winter Time-table

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

The Transport Commission unnounced that the winter railway time-table would come into operation, on Sunday next. There will be reduced services…

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