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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,592 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 130

Bilpin Road Unsuitable for Tourists Likely Dangers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 10

That the new road from Bilpin to Mount Irvine, which was officially opened during the week-end, is unsuitable for tourist traffic and likely…

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Youth Killed Another Injured Motor Smash Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 1

A youth was killed and another seriously injured to-day when they were hurled through the air after their motor cycle had collided with…

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Motor a World Alternative Top Gears

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 10

He would be a hardy man who dared in this ago of quick development to forecast what will be the car of the future, but we will take the…

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Motor Camp

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 10

The touring department of the N.R.M.A., has been informed by the Wingham Council that the local Show-Ground has been closed to campers…

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Motor Mechanics' Exam

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. advises that the next examination for motor mechanics who wish to qualify for the Association's certificate will be held…

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Band Contest North Sydney Tramways Wins B Grade Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 9

The North Sydney Tramways Bond was again successful when the Interstate band contest was continued at the Sydney Sports. Ground in perfect…

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Wet Weather Motorists Troubled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 10

The frequent spells of wet weather during Dacember played havoc among the ignition systems of cars, says the N.R.M.A, During the month the…

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Bulli Pass Motorists Warned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. Touring Department reports that portions of the roadway on Bulli Pass are being top-dressed and motorists are warned to watch…

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For the Motorist Overtaking on Hills R.A.C.A. NOTES

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 10

One of the most obviously dangerous and yet quite common practices of a great many motorists, that of passing another car at…

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Motor Toll Melbourne's Mishaps 204 Die in Year Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 7

Motor accidents were responsible for the deaths of 204 persons in Melbourne last year, according to the report of the City Coronor (Mr. Grant,…

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New Roads Opening Ceremony Northern Network Kyogle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 8

The newly-constructed network of roads in the Upper Richmond and Clarence Valleys, linking the tablelands, coastal areas, and…

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Piles Shattered Bridge Explosion Near Colliery Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 3

An attempt was made late last night to blow up the bridge near the Aberfield colliery, a small mine about two miles south of Swansea,…

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Special Train Second Division Great Crowd Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 5

The special train organised by the Muswellbrook district Cricket Association and chartered from Tamworth to Newcastle this morning, was an…

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Little Damage Explosion at Bridge Gelignite Used Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 1

Police investigations concerning an attempt to blow up a small bridge near Aberfield colliery, three miles beyond Swansea, last night, have not yet had…

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Attempt To Blow Up Bridge Six Piles Practically Blown to Pieces

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 1

A deliberate attempt was made 1 ate last night to blow up the bridge in the vicinity of the Aberfield col liery, a small mine about two miles south of Swansea, Lake Macquarie. Six of the eight piles, 15 inches in diameter, supporting the bridge,…

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Motor Cyclist Hurt

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 4

P. McQulgan (21), of Queen-street, Branxton, was riding a motor cycle along Nowcastle-orad, in East Maitland, on Saturday afternoon, when he…

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Motor Deaths in Melbourne 204 in a Year

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 January 1935 · page 1

Motor vehicles were responsible for the deaths of 204 persons in Melbourne last year, according to the report of the City Coroner (Mr Grant,…

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Harbour Bridge

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 3

The earnings of the Sydney Harbour Bridge amounted to £406,061, and maintenance costs were £25,540. Revenue was made up as follows: —…

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Altered Train Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 3

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., has received the following communication from Hon. M. F. Bruxner, (Minister for Transport), under date 23rd…

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Long Wait Train Delayed. NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1935 · page 6

Two hundred and fifty persons who attended a picnic at Blackalls yesterday had the of the day marred by the inadequate facilities for their…

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