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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

2,125 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 60 of 107

The Bridge

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

The new bridge over Laman's [?] is now finished, although road [?] struction is taking place along [?] approaches. The new bridge is a [?]…

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Repairs to Mutnmurra Bridge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 4

Merriwa Shire employees are at present carrying out repairs to the Munmurra bridge. Some of the girders have had to be renewed, and new decking…

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The Range Road

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 4

Mr. Uarter, M.L.A., has received the following letter from Mr. C. S. Spooner, Minister for Local Government:—"I am duly in receipt of your…

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The Bridge. Petition to Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 2

There arc evidently many people in the town who do not see eye to eye with the council in the matter of the Muscle Creek bridge repairs. The…

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Melville Bridge Deputation to Approach Minister

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 5

Last night a deputation comprising the vice-president of Bolwarrs Shire (Cr. B. Dutton) and the Shire Clerk (Mr. F. Skelton), and the…

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New Collaroy Bridge. a Difficult Job

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 4

Weather conditions, of late have militated against the progress of the work of construction at the site of the new Collaroy bridge. There is such a depth…

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Melville Bridge Deputation to Minister Councils Decide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 4

Kearsley shire Council decided last night to co-operate with Bolwarra Shire in sending a deputation to the Minister urging the…

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Amateur Cycling 25-mile Road Race

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 3

The Cessnock Amateur Cycling Club will conduct a 25-mile road, race over the Maitland-road course to-morrow (Saturday). Points will…

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The New Road. Matter of Official Opening

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 4

Mr. H. G. Carter, M.L.A., has received the following official correspondence from the Secretary, Public Works Department, dated 25th. July, relative…

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Harbour Bridge Tragedy Young Man Jumps to Death. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 6

The Harbour Bridge was the scene of another tragedy this afternoon when a young man jumped from the middle span and was killed…

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Upkeep of Road Deputation Unsuccessful Kearsley Council. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 2

With a view to having the Cessnock-Maitland road declared a main road, thus throwing the onus of its upkeep upon the…

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Increased Dole, Rent Allowance, and Road Repairs Many Requests Coalfields Bodies Minister's Reply Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 5

Many deputations to-day asked the Honorary Minister for Social Services, Mr. Hawkins, for relief for the unemployed. A strong case…

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The Motor World

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 8

Shatter proof glass is now being sold to those motorists who require it, reports the N.R.M.A., and is also being used as a standard fitting on at least…

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Railway Fares. Mr. Hartigan's Report. Suggested Reductions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 5

It was stated in political circles on Wednesday that the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan), in his report to the Government on railway…

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New Railway Sandy Hollow Line Premier's Reply Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 5

The most important deputation that waited upon the Premier to-day was that which represented the conference which sat in Newcastle last…

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Cyclist Hurt Hit by Motor Cycle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 4

Struck by a motor cycle, driven by Mr. King, of East Maitland, which was travelling along High-at., and while riding a bicycle across the Intersection…

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Railway Fare Reductions Commissioner's Advisory Report

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 1

A general indication of the extent of the fare reductions recommended to the State Government by the Commissioner for Railways (Air T. J. Hartigan) was…

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Thefts on Railways £10,000 Compensation Paid Last Year

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 1

The statement that the Railway Commissioners had to pay £10,000 compensation last year to oweners of goods stolen while in transit was made by…

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Alpine Motor Trial Melbourne Woman Retires

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 5

St. Moritz (Switzerland) Wednesday Mrs Joan Richmond, of Melbourne, driving", a was among the three women, competitors who were obliged…

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On Umbrian Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 August 1933 · page 4

Italy is lovely with all manner of leveliness of sea and earth and sky. There are valleys fair with orange groves and olive gardens and…

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