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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

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

Bridge Victim. Not Yet Identified. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 7

The body of a woman who hurled herself from the Harbor Bridge last night was recovered this morning at Lavendar Bay and removed to the…

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Woman Falls From Train Death Follows Injuries

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 6

Falling from a train near the Marrickville railway station yesterday morning , Mrs. Alice Perritt, aged 44, of Springwood, was critically injured…

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Preventing Road Accidents New British Scheme

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 8

As to conferences between the British Ministry of Transport and various road-users' organisations, a new scheme has been evolved whereby…

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Death Leap Over Harbour Bridge Elderly Woman Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 3

Despite the efforts of a young man to restrain her, an elderly woman last night threw herself from the Harbour Bridge and…

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Hit Road Shocking Injuries Life Sacrificed Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 1

A shocking fatality occurred in Hickcon-road, Miller's Point, this morning, when Mrs. Doris Halstead (24)…

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Ran Into Motor Car During Storm. Railway Porter Injured

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 1

The violent storm at Muswellbrook on Wednesday evening was directly responsible for an accident in Market-street, as a result of…

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Woman Jumps From Harbour Bridge Body Found in Lavender Bay. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 6

The body of a woman who hurled herself off the harbour bridge lasf night was recovered this morning in Lavender Bay…

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"Evidence Shows Some Ulterior Motive," Said Coroner. Inquiry Concerning Outbreak of Fire in Wollombi Road. "Wilfully Caused by Some Person Unknown."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 8

At the Cessnock Courthouse yesterday the District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnstone.) held an inquiry concerning an outbreak of fire which…

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Slight Decrease. Railway Christmas Revenue

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 4

The railway revenue at Muswellbrook for the Christmas period was less than last year. From December 22nd. to 30th., the returns were £319…

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Struck Post Motor Cyclist Injured SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 8

Thomas Winter, of Coogee, sustained a compound fracture of the skull and abrasions when a motor-cycle, which he was riding skidded…

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Petrol Ignites Shock for Motorist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 2

While a lorry owner was refilling the petrol tank under the front seat from a petrol tin in Lloyd-street, Narrabl, fumes were ignited by the flame…

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All Lines Soldiers' Tram Passes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 2

It was announced at the Premiers' Department that the free tram passes recently issued to incapacitated returned soldiers would now be available on…

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Motor Registrations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 4

The innovation of quarterly motor registrations has proved popular at Lithgow. For a fortnight before christmas about 50 local motor[?]…

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The Railways Premier Advises Chiefs. "No Intrigue."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 4

The newly-appointed Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) and the Assistant Commissioner (Mr. Garside), together with departmental heads, were…

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Co-operation with Railways Appeal by Commissioner

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 5

The Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) appeals to members of the general public and the farming community in particular to…

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Railway Revenue

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 January 1933 · page 6

Following are statistics in connection with Singleton railway station and goods shed for December: Tickets issued 2991; passenger revenue, £1014;…

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Bridge Victim

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 3

The body of the woman who jumped over the Harbour Bridge on Wednesday night has been identified as that of Mrs. Mary Moe-hing, 62, a native…

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Motor Vehicles Registrations Increase

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 6

Figures supplied by the Commissioner for Road Transport show that there were at the end of December, 1932, 212,137 motor vehicles…

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Skull Fractured Motor Cycles Crash

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 January 1933 · page 6

Archibald Throdgate (31): labourer, residing in Wyndham-street, Greta, was admitted to the Maitland General late last night…

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Bridge Victim

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 January 1933 · page 3

The body of the woman who jumped over the harbour bridge on Wednesday night has been identified as that of Mrs. Mary Mee-hing, aged 62, a native…

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