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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

2,125 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 57 of 107

Man Killed Motor Fatality SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 8

Last night rain was responsible for a fatal accident at North Sydney. George Russell Liggins, 65, of Wyagdon-street, North Sydney had…

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Fox Skins Carried by Railway. Department's Advice to Consignors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 1

The Secretary for Railways states that large quantities of fox skins are being consigned from various parts of the State, and it is desired that…

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Railways Reduced Fares. Recommended by the Commissioner

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 1

Some time ago the Premier (Mr. Stevens) instructed the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) to prepare a report on the question of railway fares…

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Boy's Death Motorist Sent to Gaol

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 1

Cyril Pritchard, 32, of North Melbourne, was convicted on a charge of manslaughter in General Session, Melbourne, on Friday. Pritchard was…

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"Second Class" "Scandalous" Condition. State Railways Impunged

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 1

The member for Clarence (Mr. A. S. Henry) has written a strong letter of protest to the N.S. Wales Commission in which he refers to the…

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Young Man Killed in Motor Accident Returning from Dance Car Overturned

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 July 1933 · page 3

When the motor car in which they were travelling skidded and over turned near Keinbah, early on Sunday morning, one man was…

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Robbery at Aerodrome Two Men Before Court

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 2

The hold-up of a cafe proprietress at the Archerfild aerodrome in May had a sequel in the Supremo Court at Brisbane on Monday, when John…

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Light Fine Train Ride Sequel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 7

When a man on the dole in the city desires to see the country and search for employment, he generally stows away on a goods train, but…

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Cars Collide On Harbour Bridge Three Men Hurt Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 5

Three ears became involved in a collision on the Sydney Harbour Bridge last night and three men were injured, one seriously…

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Bomb Explodes Attempt to Wreck Governor's Train Calcutta, July 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 7

An attempt to wreck a special train In which the Governor of Bengal was, returning from an East Bengal tour was made at Kalukhall, 130…

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Bomb on Line Attempt to Wreck Special Train. (Australian Pross Assn. Messago.) Calcutta

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 1

An attempt was made to wreck the Bengal Governor's special train when it was returning from East Bengal by placing a bomb on the line, which…

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WINGHAM Steering, Failed Motor Smash Wingham

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 3

Mr. Walter Vivian, of Willlam-street, Wingham, had a narrow escape from death on Saturday last while conveying the mail in…

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Struck by Motor Lorry Newcatle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 4

Struck by a motor lorry in Cowper-street, Carrington, last night, John Hickey(59), a night-watchman, of Hamilton, suffered, probable…

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Motor Fatality in Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 3

Thomas M'Lcaii, of Hamilton, was killed when he walked in front of a motor car, which was being driven along Parry-street, Newcastle, on…

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Railway Drive for Business Campaign Welcomed by Staff. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 2

The Railway Department's drive for new State business in the coastal districts is to be resumed. The President of the Railway and…

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Railway Department's Drive Political Interference Denied

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 2

Allegations that the Railway Department's drive for new business in the country, especially in the coastal districts, had been suddenly discontinued…

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Railway Fares and Freights Reductions Recommended by Commissioner

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 July 1933 · page 2

The Commissioner (Mr Hartigan), in a report on railway fares and freights, has made a number of recommendations, which will have the effect of…

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Hurled to Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 July 1933 · page 5

Hurled to the roadway when a motor car collided with his bicycle at the intersection of Lambort and Stewart Streets, Bathurst, A, King,…

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Road to Barrington Tops

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 27 July 1933 · page 1

In connection with his representations, on behalf of the Cessnock Municipal Council, in support of the application which has been made for…

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Kurri-maitland Road Meets Main Road Board To-morrow Kearsley Council Deputation

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 27 July 1933 · page 3

With the object of securing financial assistance to carry out work of a more permanent character on the Kurri-Maitland Road, and…

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