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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

2,125 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 107

Narrower Roads U.S.A. Experiments Wise Move?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 3

The value of modern first class road [?], narrower than the usual [?] way traffic roads, whose only [?] is their high cost, involving the…

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On Bridge Dragged Back Close Call Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 1

Mr. Ken Weekes, son of the well-known city hotel-keeper, Mr. Wally Weekes prevented a youth of 18…

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Chicago's Motors

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 9

During November the number new registration of motor cars Chicago was 928, and the number of cars stolen was [?]…

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RAILWAYS No Early Dismissals SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 7

It was officially stated by the railway authorities last night that it was not proposed to dismiss from the service a large number of employees. It…

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Motorists' Needs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 3

So many motoring holidays have been spelled or, say, holiday-makers have been annoyed, because of the lack of some little thing that could…

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Motorist Who Repented

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 4

Three years age a man living near [?]-on-Sea (England) was disqualified for life, on the ground of drunkennesa, from driving a motor…

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Fell From Cycle Motorist Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1933 · page 6

Returning from work yesterday afternoon, Mr. E. T. March (56), of Ada-street, Homeville, had a fall from his motor cycle. He sustained…

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Great Success War Bridge—Dance Happy Throng

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 4

Under the auspices of the United Australia Party, a delightfully informal dance and war bridge evening was held at…

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Masts Too High for Harbour Bridge Sailing Vessel's Dilemma. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 3

When the four-masted sailing vessel Magdalene Vinnen reached Sydney today to load wool, it was found that her tall masts would not permit of her…

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CANCELLED! Railway Equipment Moscow's Orders. Moscow, Feb. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 1

The cancellation is announced of £2,000,000 worth is industrial equipment ordered broad. The reason stated is the discovery…

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Woman Killed Hit-run Motorist SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 3

A message from Adelaide states that Mrs. Fannie Mumme, aged about 70 years, of Mackinnon-parade, North Adelaide, was killed when struck by…

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Hins for Motorists Repairing Big-end Bearing an Ingenious Example

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 6

When a big-end bearing runs it is naturally very unwise to drive the vehicle any distance for much graver damage may result. The following…

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No Light Motor Cyclist Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 4

George Ernest Cartwright, of Bellbird-avenue, Cessnock, pleaded guilty at the West Maitland Court to-day to a charge of having ridden a motor…

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Tighe's Hill Tragedy Child Caught Under Motor 'Bus

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 2

During a shopping expedition, the chief object of which was to buy presents for her second birthday, which fell in a few days time, Marie Bailey…

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Young Children How to Train Them

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 3

Sad to say, there are too many fond, but foolish parents about They do not exert themselves to bring up their children. They allow the…

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Railway Dismissals. 20 Men at Werris Creek

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 1

Over 20 men have received notice of dismissal from railway employment at Werris Creek. Amongst them are some married men, but the big majority are…

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Weak Legs Motor Cars Blamed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 4

The younger generation uses motor cars to such an extent that it is failing to develop strong legs, and there is a noticeable lack of toughness in…

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RAILWAYS Improvement Shown Loss Halved Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 10

Speaking at the Legacy Club lunchoon in Sydney, the Minister for Transport (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) said that the financial position of the…

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Railways Show Improvement in Finance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 6

Speaking at the Legacy Club luncheon yesterday, the Minister for Transport (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) said that he financial position of the…

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Improved Motor Bodies

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 February 1933 · page 6

The advance guard of the latest U.S.A. designs in motor car bodies, as represented by recent importations to Australia of 1933 model cars, is…

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