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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

2,299 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 72 of 115

Sydney Harbour Bridge Returns for Year

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 1

It is claimed that revenue and expenditure returns now being completed indicate that the Sydney Harbour Bridge, on the amended system of…

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Kurri Road Control of Work Mr. Booth's Question

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 3

In reply to questions he asked in the Legislative Assembly on July 26, relative to the Maitland-Kurri road, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has received the…

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Girl Killed in Leap From Train Accosted by Strange Man

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 2

Two girls, before the eyes of their father, who was waiting to meet them, jumped from a fast-moving electric train as it arrived at the Richmond…

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Girl Killed Accosted by Stranger Jumped Off Train Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 2

When they were accosted by a stranger in the 10.18 train to Oakleigh, two sisters, aged 12 and 13, jumped out of the train which was running quickly…

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Local and General News Railway Revenue

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 2

Particulars supplied by the Single ton railway station show that the numberof tickets sold for the month of July totalled 1698, the passenger revenue…

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No Motor Horns at Night

Singleton Argus · Monday 20 August 1934 · page 3

London, Saturday.—The Ministry of Transport has issued, proposals to prohibit the use of motor horns at night in London. The prohibition applies…

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Bridge Wanted Footway Over Railway Request to Council

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 7

On behalf of Tarro Shire rate-payers living in Appleton Avenue, Weston, and others interested, requests were personally made to…

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Rugby League Semi-finals Special Train Arrangements

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 3

For the conveyance of football followers to the Rugby League semi-finals to be played in Newcastle between Kurri and Waratah (first…

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Fell From Train Young Girl Injured SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 1

The identity of the girl who was found lying on the side of the railway track near Aliawah railway station last night was found to be Myrtle…

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Eight Killed Cars and Train Collide PARTS, Aug, 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 4

An astonishing two-fold accident occurred at Point-de-l Ardeche, Southern France, to-day A motor cyclist and pllilon rider…

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Harbour Bridge. Deficit of £135,000; Improvement on Last Year

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 1

After meeting all commitments, including interest on capital expenditure, the Harbour Bridge will show a deficit of…

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The Lake Road Relief Council's Reply to Mr. Baddeley

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 1

Recently Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., made representations to the Minister for Local Government, the Minister for Transport, and the…

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New Motor Cars

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1934 · page 6

The figures supplied by the Department of Read Transport for the weekended August 10, show that there were 244 new cars and 88 now trucks…

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Tourist Roads "Expenditure Excessive" Minister's Reply

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 6

A recent meeting of the District Council of the Lower Hunter and Gloucester branch of the Primary Producers' Union…

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Girl Who Jumped From Train Sister Tells Story

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 2

What happened before Norma Parnell and Jean Parnell jumped out of the and at Richmond station on Saturday night, with the result that…

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Leg Crushed Woman Under Tram SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 4

When Mrs. Malonf, 60, of Letch hardt, was attempting to alight from a tram in Norton-street, Lefehtiardt her coat became caught in the door…

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Woman Falls Beneath Tram

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1934 · page 2

While Mrs Malouf, 56, of Leichhardt, was attempting to alight from a tram in Norton-street, her coat became caught in the door…

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MOREE Black-soil Plains Road Experiments. Moree

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 8

Experiments with a new road-making compound that may revolutionise road-making on the black soil plains, were mentioned by Mr. G. E. Wright…

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Not Insured Bankruptcy Comment Motor Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 6

In the Federal Bankruptcy Court, the Registrar (Mr. Huntley) commented upon the absence of third-party insurance when a person was injured…

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Motor Collision Shocking Injuries WAGGA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 August 1934 · page 9

Harry Mills, a young motor cyclist, was shockingly injured in a collision there last night. One leg was fractured in three…

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