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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,592 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 20 of 130

Glass on Roads Negligence Blamed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 9

The N.R.M.A. is concerned at the large amount of glass frequently to be found scattered about the city and suburban streets. An officer of the…

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Train Derailed Engine Over Bank ADELAIDE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 1

A mixed train from Beach Port was derailed about three miles from Rendlesham. The engine and tender car[?] down a five-feet embankment,…

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Western Road The Route Described Run to Dubbo

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 9

The Great Western Highway tp Bathurst and the North Western Highway to Dubbo are described in the road report issued to-day…

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OPPOSITION Proposed Railway Lease Application

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 10

An application by Mr. J. Johnston, on behalf of Abermain-S[?] hart Colliers, Ltd., for a sp[?] lease to build a railway in the [?]…

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More Motors [?] State Registrations SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 2

The number of motor vehicles [?]tered in New South Wales on January 31 was 240,093, compared 225,192 on January 31, 1934, and [?]…

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A Record Motor Registrations Australian Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 9

According to statistics gathered by the N.R.M.A. there are now more motor vehicles registered in Australia than at any time in the motoring history of…

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Motor World

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 9

When it is intended to re-lacquer a surface which has a nitro-cellulose finish, it is essential that if a wide area is to be treated it should be…

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The Home is Woman's Domain A Mayfair Notebook Duke of Kent Takes the Floor again—Jubilee Dresses—Lonn's Fashion Leads—Dictators at Palace—Bonnets at the "Blue Train." LONDON, Jan. 26, 1935

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 5

The Duke of Kent, when he was [?] to us as Prince George, seem[?] so very much a part of gay, West [?] life, that fashionable hostesses…

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Road Blocked

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 4

There wan a complete stoppage of traffic on the lower South Coast, road, near Coaleliff, yesterday, caused by a fall of earth which had become…

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Road Blunders

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 6

The Main Roads Board is as much concerned as any other body in reducing accidents on the highways of the State. That is why it…

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Rubbish on Road Tarro Shire Case Chinaman Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 7

Tarro Shire Council, by Inspector T. C. Atkinson, proceeded against Charles Chong, of 37 Boaumont-at, Hamilton, at the East Maitland Court…

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Standard of Fitness for Motor Drivers

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 4

Sometime during its session in March the Federal Health Council will consider the standards of physical fitness for motor drivers, and a statement…

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Local and General News Railway Revenue

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 2

Figures supplied by the Singleton railway station show that there were 3529 tickets sold last month the revenue from this source being £888. The…

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Ramps on Roads. (To the Editor.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 4

Sir,—Enclosed please find a copy of the letter written to the Shire Council that came before it on Monday last which you might be good enough to…

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Special Train to Newcastle. Sunday Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 1

The Muswellbrook District Cricket Association has arranged to run another special excursion train to Newcastle on Sunday next from…

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Main Road Reconstruction Shire Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 5

In a report of the [?] of the main road between West Maitland and Millfield, the Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine) at last Thursday…

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Motor Smash Mt. Thorley Collision Man in Hospital Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 4

About 9.30 p.m. on Sunday a collision occurred between two cars on the hill opposite Mr. Maskey's residence at Mt. thorley…

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Railway Award Jurisdiction Challenged MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 5

In the High Court, yesterday, before the full bench, the Victorian Railway Commissioners sought an order prohibiting Judge Drake-Brockman, of the…

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Modern Motors Durability Improved Striking Evidence

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 8

One of the most outstanding features of the present day automobile is the dependable manner in which it car or, commercial vehicle—stands…

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Motor Collision. Court Sequel

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 3

At the Dungog Police Court on Tuesday before Mr. Sheridan, relieving P.M., Duncan Neilson, Wangat, was charged with having driven a…

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