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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

2,125 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 19 of 107

Trams Collide Passengers Hurt One in Hospital Sydney, Friday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 1

As the result of two trams colliding at the Milson's Point station this morning several persons were injured, including Melbourne Armour (34)…

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N.S.W. Railways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 4

Addressing the Millions Club in Sydney yesterday, the new Chief Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) admitted that a…

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Motor Drive

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 4

The motor drive held during the week-end in the interests of the Church of England, was successful, and the finances will benefit greatly…

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Railway Carriage of Horses

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 2

The Railway Department announced on Friday a substantial reduction in charges for the conveyance of horses which have taken part in race,…

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Motor Registration

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 7

According to the report of the Commissioner for Road Transport there were 13,689 motor vehicles on the road at the end of February, 1933, 208,187…

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Trams Collide Four People Injured. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 6

Four people were injured, two seriously, while several others suffered from the effects of, shock this morning, when two tranis collided at Milson's…

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Over 28,000,000 Cross Bridge

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 2

When the Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrates its first birthday on March 19 next, it is estimated that 27,000,000 people will have…

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Great Success War Bridge—Dance Pleasant Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 4

The flannel dance and war bridge evening, held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Howarth, Lorn, on Saturday night,…

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Hints for Motorists Heating Control Devices Good Ignition Coil Pays

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 6

Although in order to obtain full efficiency from the mixture it is desirable that it, should be warmed to a certain extent, much trouble can…

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Motor-cycle Crash

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 4

When he crashed on his motor-cycle on the High-street overhead bridge, on Sunday afternoon, John Jory, 19, of Morpeth-road. East Maitland, received…

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Six Months for Using Motor Car

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 2

At Armidale Police Court, Michael Patrick O'Sullivan was sentenced to six months' hard labor for illegally using a motor ear, the property of W…

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The Singleton Argus Local and General News Railway Revenue

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 2

Figures shown by the Singleton Railway Station for the month of February are as follow:—Passenger tickets issued, 1949; passenger revenue, £620;…

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Pinned Beneath Blazing Motor Cycle Man in Serious Condition Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 2

Colin Ryan, aged 30, was pinned underneath, a blazing motor cycle late last night, and was severely burned. He was riding along King-street,…

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Parish Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 6

"Government Gazette," January 31, 1865: It has been deemed expedient to make a parish road from Munyaree Flat, via Marlee Flat, to Bobin Flat…

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New Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 6

"Government Gazette," February 7, 1860: Having deemed it expedient to open a road . . . from Wingham ta Wherrol Flat, on the western branch…

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Parish Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 6

"Government Gazette," November 27, 1866: . . . Having deemed it expedient to make a parish road from Scott's Creek on Mitchell's Island to the south…

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Collision in Bridge Street

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 5

A collision, in which a motor lorry and a motor cycle figured, occurred in Bride-street, near the Bank of New South Wales about 5 p.m. yesterday…

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Tinonee to Wingham Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 6

"Government Gazette," June 19,1860: His Excellency the Governor-General ...having deemed it expedient to open and make a parish road (to be…

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Gundy-crawney Road Deviation

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 4

A letter was received from the Clerk, Warrah Shire Council, in respect of the above, as follows: — "Referring to your letter of 10th…

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Larwood Hooted Youths Board Train Stories Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 8

Conflicting reports have been received regarding the Incident at Quorn, on the trans-continental railway, when a number of youths…

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