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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

2,121 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 107

School Message Harbour Bridge Opening Tullamore Chosen

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 3

Because it is the nearest to the centre of New South Wales, Tullamore Public School has been selected as the one from…

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SABOTAGE Indian Terrorists Train Smash Calcutta, Jan. 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 1

Terrorists are believed to have been responsible for sabotage on the East Indian Railway when an express from Calcutta to Benares was…

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Country Boys to See Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 4

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Young…

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Petrol Thieves Motorists Beware

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 4

Beware all ye owners and drivers of motor vehicles who leave your cars parked in dark or lighted places Petrol thieves are on the Job…

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Testing the Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 1

Engineers completed the dead loads tests of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at 6 o'clock on Monday morning, after working all night…

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MORPETH Train Service DISSATISFACTION

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 6

Much dissatisfaction exists in Morpeth regarding the train, service, Travellers find it hard to understanding the alterations to…

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Harbour Bridge Tolls Draft Being Prepared

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 1

It was learned that the Government is drafting. a bill to provide the tolls to be charged on the Harbour Bridge. Legislation Will also be introduced…

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BRIDGE - LOTTERY Date Postponed SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 5

Mr. Whiddon announced to - day that the No. 1 Harbour Bridge Lottery would not be drawn unit February 5, The [?] lottery will be…

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Harbour Bridge Lottery Drawing Postponed Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 2

The drawing of the Harbour Bridge State Lottery has been postponed until February 5…

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Harbour Bridge Opening Country Children to Send Novel Message

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 1

Because it is the nearest to, the centre of New South Wales, Tullamore Public School has been selected as the one from Which the message containing…

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V.a.l Tour Country Boys to See Harbour Bridge Pageant and Royal Show

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 2

Applications are being received from boys in all parts of the State to witness the historic opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Young…

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Ploughed in Vegetable Crops Railway Costs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 2

A message from Bowral states that owing to the low prices received in the Sydney markets for pens and beans, some…

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Letters to Editor Noisy Motorists (To the Editor.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 4

Sir, — As a peaceful citizen I must protest against my rest being disturbed late at night by inconsiderate persons who ride motor a terrible…

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The Railway Australia Day Figures Busy Goods Yard

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 5

Yesterday's ( Australia Day) traffic on the railway, although a few pounds better than last year, was at a lowebb, and no great change was noted,…

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TYRANNICAL Transport Board Private Motors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 4

"Flushed by their early legislative success; and probably a little frolicsome from the effects of newly acquired power that is without…

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Singleton Chamber of Commerce Periodical Railway Tickets. Departmental Attitude Re Advertising

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 3

A meeting of members of Singleton and District Chamber of Commerce was held in the Municipal Council premises on Monday night; but the…

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Sydney City Railway New Section to Be Opened

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 1

The western section of. the city railway between the Central Railway Station and Wynyard-square will be opened for traffic on February 28…

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Reso Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 10

The Railway Commissioners have advised Armidale City Council that the question of extending the Rose train beyond Tamworth to include…

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Killed by Train

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 3

Striking Killawarra bridge whilst presmably riding on the Brisbane-Sydney express on Saturday morning an unknown man was shockingly mangled. The body…

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Back to Grafton For Bridge Opening Sports Planned Grafton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 9

In connection with "Back to Grafton" Week, which will synchronise with the opening of the Clarence River double-decker rail…

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