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Railways, roads & transport, 1934

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Motor Troubles Road Patrols Active

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

This was the heaviest Christmas for several years for the N.R.M.A. road patrols. Though Boxing Day saw the roads more crowded than other…

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Face the Traffic Pedestrians on Roads

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 8

That it is a dangerous habit for pedestrians to walk on the roads at night particularly if they are going with their backs to the traffic stream,…

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Stock on Roads Menace, to Safety

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 8

Following on a report from its country inspector, the N.R.M.A. is calling the attention of the authorities to the menace of straying stock…

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Road Courtesy Impatient Drivers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 8

"Throughout the heavy Christmas traffic there was a noticeable increase in road courtesy among motorists," said Mr. J. C. Watson,…

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Still Alive Fell From Bridge SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 6

Stripping off his clothes, Charles Gallagher, 43, single, of Dulwich Hill, fell from the Sydney Harbour Bridge early on Sunday morning…

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Over the Harbour Bridge Man Expected to Recover

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

Falling 175 feet from the Harbour Bridge yesterday morning, Charles Gallagher escaped death,' and is "expected to recover. Gallagher, who is. 43 years…

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Motor Tourists

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

It is estimated that 3000 tourists passed through Albury during Christmas week by motor car and motor cycle. The Albury police traffic office…

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Fell From Tram

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 3

Mrs. Ross, cave of H. O'Counell's residential, Scott-street, Newcastle, fall as she was about to alight from a tram on Saturday. She was treated…

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"Safety Year" Motorists' Resolution

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

"On the eve of a new year I would suggest a good resolution to be adopted by every motorist," said mr. J. C. Watson, president of the N.R.M.A…

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Trams Collide Brisbane Accident Crowded Cars Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

More than twelve people were hurt when two trams collided in Countess-street, city. With the terrific impact, the lights…

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Two Injured Motor Cycle Smash

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 6

When he was struck by a motor cycle on the Swanson-road, near Pelican, on Saturday night, Allen Willmott, 22, of Pelican Flats, Swanson,…

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Motor Taxation Local System Wrong Change Advocated

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 4

It is anticipated that the adoption of the new system of taxation will give a considerable fillip to car ownership in France, and also create a…

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Holiday Traffic Many Use Railways More Were Expected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 4

With such a large number of passengers on Boxing Day the smaller number which travelled from West Maitland railway station for…

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Killed by Motor Car

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 2

Mr Patrick Cusick, of High-street, was lulled oh Saturday night, December 23rd, when crossing George-street, Singleton. Dazzled by the lights, he…

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Over Bridge Sydney, Tuesday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 8

Last night two women informed the police that, while walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, they saw a young man climb the ralling…

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Girl Saved Harbour Bridge SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 1

A young woman was provented from jumping from the Harbour Bridge carly this morning. She was noticed climbing the…

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Road Accidents Interesting Figures Half Pedestrians

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 8

All the loading countries of the world are at present faced with the problem of road safety and the matter is engaging the serious attention…

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Big Road Race Won in a Riley

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 7

Maintaining an average speed of 67 miles an hour, J. W. Williamson driving a Riley car, won the 100 hilles road race at Port Phillip,…

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Motor Statistics December Registrations New Cars

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 2

Figures supplied by the Department of Road Transport for the week ended December 22 revealed that 250 new registrations of motor cars…

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GLOUCESTER Motorist Injured Busy Season Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 2

A motorist whilst passing through Gloucester on Christmas day had the misfortune to run into a telegraph pole on the…

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