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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,592 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 25 of 130

Motor 'Bus. Crashes Through Fence. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 2

When a large motor 'bus, crowded with passengers, was on its way to Kogarah railway station from Miranda this morning it…

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PRESENTATIONS Railway Employees on Retired List

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 6

A pleasant evening was spent when the friends of Messrs. W. Betts and P. Lambert gathered at St. Peter's Parish Hall, East Maitland, to make a…

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Legs Fractured Stuck by Motor Car SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 4

Lionel Eric Gould, 28. of Ashfield, in trying to avoid being struck by a motor car on the main Western-road, Emu Plains, yesterday afternoon,…

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New Motor Registrations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 5

The figures supplied by the Department of Road Transport, for the week ended February 22, show that there were 245 new motor cars and 96 new…

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Tram Smash. One Man Killed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 1

The worst tram smash for many years occurred near the University, in Parramatta Road, on Thursday morning last, one man being killed and six…

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Motor Traffic Breaches

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 3

At Cessnock Police Court George Bambach was proceeded against on a charge of having driven a motor car without a license. He…

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Proposed Railway Line From Weston's to Pelaw Main Land Beard Recommends Lease

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

The proposal of John Brown Abermain seaham Collieries Ltd., to construct a railway line at Weston, to Pelaw Main for the purpose of…

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Speedy Train LONDON, March 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 1

The London-North Eastern special train to-day travelled from King's Cross, London terminus to Newcastle, a…

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Lucky Escape Jumped from Train NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 4

Prompt action by the crew of a passenger train at Boresford yesterday afternoon probably saved the life [?] Mrs. J. Burns, of Turnbull-street, Mer[?]…

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ECCLESTON Massie's Creek Road Inspection Made

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 5

The engineer and two councillors of "C" riding, Wallarobba Shire, visited Massle's Creek last week, and the residents are pleased to know that they…

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A.L.P. The Maitland Branch Lorn Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 2

Mr. J. Fuge presided over a large attendance of members at the meeting of the Maitland A.L.P. held last night. Delegates from Homeville and…

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Scobie's Tunnel Closing of the Road Residents Meet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 8

Matter[?] in connection with the closing of the road at Oakhampton by Kearsley Shire Council, consequent on further erosion at…

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Widening Road Work at Scobie's Tunnel Shire's Consent

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 6

Arising from a meeting of residents of Oakhampton last night, the president, Councillor W. Varty, and Mr. J. S. Shine, engineer of Kearsley Shire…

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Motor Driving Tests

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 6

The increased circulation of money, due to the return of confidence in the future of Australia, has sent motor registrations…

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Children Hurt Car Hits Tram SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 4

Following a collision between a tram and a motor-car in Coogee, two children were taken to hospital, suffering from probable fractures of the skull…

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New Railway Line

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 4

The Trades Hall Council, Newcastle [?] is to consider whether the co-operation [?] of the Miners' Federation, Coal-[?]rimmers' Union. Seamen's Union, an[?]…

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Motor Tax Revenue in Britain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 8

The gross amount received for Roa[?] Fund licences in England during th[?] 12 months ended November 30, 193[?] was £32,587,589. This is £3,386,48[?]…

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44 Hours for Railways New Award in Operation Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 2

Under two awards issued by Judge Drake-Brockman, 3500 employees in the traffic grade and 6500 in the general grade of the railway service will be…

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Two Thieves Attack Motorist a Shot at Point Blank Range

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 1

When Roy James Booth, aged 30, a member of a Sydney furniture firm, refused to hand over his money to two thieves at his home in yasmar-avenue…

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Motor Car Speeding Sir Malcolm Campbell's Rough Ride. Daytona Beach

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 2

A trial run was made by Sir Malcolm Campbell in his "Bluebird" car yesterday, but the roughness of the beach forced him to postpone an…

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