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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 72 of 107

Tea Gardens—bullahdelah Road

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 4

A road is necessary from Tea Gardens to Bullahdelah and its construction would not involve any great difficulties. If it were opened up the possibilities of much more…

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Dogs in Motor Cars

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 4

The Automobile Association of Great Britain has just successfully appealed to the High Court on behalf of a member, whose dog, whilst left in a motor car, had…

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Proposed Bridge Across Swamp. on Lochinvar to Dalwood Road

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, the engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) submitted the following report regarding the proposed bridge…

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Self Illuminated Roads

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 8

Chemical engineers are now working on a new type of phosphorescent pavement vhich is designed to make al roads self-illuminating…

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The Town Roads Overseer

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 1

Mr. Chas. Leahey is carrying on duties of roads overseer pending the appointment of an engineer by the Muswellbrook Shire Council…

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Too Costly Bridge Near Luskintyre CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 5

Following representations by the Lochinvar Agricultural Bureau regarding the proposed bridge across the swamp near Luskintyre bridge…

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Road Fatality Inquest at Cessnock CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 8

Wednesday next has been fixed by the Coroner (Mr. W. Johnston) for the inquiry into the deaths of William Burke and Ernest Vincent, who…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Metriwa and Cassilis "News.") Local and General. Tennis Train

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 8

The special train which left Merriwa 011 Sunday for Muswellbrook carried 76 passengers and the revenue was £20/9/9—just twice the amount…

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Councils and Motor Fees N.e.m.a. Views

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 1

The N.R.M.A., replying to the suggestion by some of the councils that a percentage of motor taxation collected within their respective areas should…

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Railways. £4,500,000 Deficit Last Year. Position Now Improving

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 8

It was learnt from official sources on Wednesday that the railway deficit for the year ended June 30 last will be about £4,500,000. The Government…

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Tram Collapses Conductor Hurt SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 5

When a portion of the rear of the undercarriage of a tram collapsed in Castlereagh-street, City, this morning, the car left the ralls and…

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Motorists Fined Passengers on Lorry Accident Sequel Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 5

When a motor lorry driven by Joseph Cotton went over a drain after leaving Abermain on June 26, four persons were injured…

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The Railways. Position Improves

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 1

Although details are not available, it is stated on good authority that the railway deficit for the year ended 30th June last will be about £4,500,000…

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Tram Traffic Held Up Car Off Rails in Castlereagh-street. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 2

The Castlereagh-street tram traffic was held up for a considerable time this morning owing to a car leaving the rails and dashing across the street…

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Killed by Railway Engine Man Gathering Coal on Line. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 2

Herbert Arnold Block, aged 55, was knocked down and killed by a railway engine near Wentworthville railway station this morning…

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Motor Smash Inquest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 6

The Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) has fixed Wednesday for the inquiry concerning the death of William Burke and Ernest Vincent, who were…

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Killed by Train SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1932 · page 1

An unknown man was cut to places by a train near Tempo to-day, and his mutilated body was dragged…

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Road Upkeep Use of Motor Tax N.R.M.A. VIEW

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 August 1932 · page 2

The N.R.M.A, replying to the suggestion by some of the councils that a percentage of motor taxation collected within their respective…

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Many Hurt In Motor Accidents Car Hits Post

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 August 1932 · page 2

Dorine the week-end there were numerous motor accidents. In Newcastle district nine people were hurt as the result of…

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Hints for Motorists An Ingenious "Creeping Board" Working Under Cars

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 August 1932 · page 6

Every car owner knows how unpleasant it is to wriggle on his back underneath the car on a dusty road or greasy garage floor; to say nothing…

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