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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,592 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 130

New Railway Deputation to Minister Cessnock Move Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 2

A delegation will wait on the Minister for Lands, (Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw), shortly, to protest against the proposed construction of the new line…

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Too Much Noise! Motor-Cyclists Blamed SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 8

On the motion for the adjournment of the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. Grant directed attention to the terrific and ever-increasing noises in…

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Motor Boat To Salvage 'Planes in Timor Sea Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 4

A high-speed motor boat, which is capable of travelling at 25 knots, and having a range of 600 miles, is to be purchased by the Commonwealth Government…

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Motor Transport Permits

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 4

The following official correspondence is published concerning motor transport permits:— Coolongolook,…

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Death of Veteran Driver. Associated with Railways for Nearly 50 Years

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 8

The death has occurred at Bellingen of Mr John Vincent M'Carney, at the age of 87. He was associated with the New South Wales railways for…

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Fast Motor-boat for Timor Sea

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 6

A high-spee motor-boat, capable of travelling at 25 knots, and having a range of 600 miles, is to be purchased by the Commonwealth Government for…

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Beacon Hill Few Road Construction

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 9

Motorists who journey to Sydney [?] northern beaches by way of [?]-road, from Roseville cough French's Forest, will soon be…

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Road Work New England Highway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 9

Considerable improvement work is [?] carried out on the New England [?], advises the N.R.M.A. touring department. Between West Maitland…

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Bolwarra Shire Paterson—Vacy Road Plans for Repairs

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 3

On the recommendation of the consulting engineer. Bolwarra Shire Council yesterday afternoon decided to recondition the Paterson Vacy road…

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TAXATION Motor Users Pay

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 9

The huge amount paid in State registration and licence fees and tax by users of motor vehicles is revealed in the latest figures issued by the…

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Three Hurt New Lambton Smash Motor Lorry—car NEWCASTLE,Saturday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 3

Three persona were injured in a collision between a motor lorry and a motor car at the intersection of Regent street and Alland[?]le-road, New…

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Motor World Lubricating Wire Cables

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 March 1935 · page 9

Exposed wire cable's should always be kept lubricated and it is also a good plan occasionally to inject a little thin oil into the casing of any Bowden wire…

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Misadventure in Aeroplane

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 2

CAPETOWN, Saturday. —Lady Young, wife of the Governor of Northern Rhodesia (Sir Hubert Young), who, with Dr. Kirby, a Government…

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Better Month Local Railway Revenue February Improves

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 5

Although revenue at West Maitland railway station during February exceeded that of the same month last year, It was loss than in February,…

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Railway Revenue

Singleton Argus · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 2

Figures issued by the staff of Singleton Railway Station show that for the month of February 2055 tickets were sold, the passenger revenue amounting…

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Special Train

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 2

It was agreed to adhere to special train for Saturday, April 6, to leave Newcastle 9.20 a.m. arriving at Dungog 11.20 a.m. and depart Dungog…

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Upper Allyn Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 4

From E. C. Dark, Eocleston, asking that Council give assistance in providing a dry road of Upper Allyn river residents; also a small bridge at…

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Bridge Street Ratepayers. Steps to Form Association

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 5

Bridge-street ratepayers yesterday held a meeting, when consideration was given to the effect of the recent increase in valuations…

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Wallarobba Shire. Monthly Meeting. Upper Allyn Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 4

A meeting of the Wallarobba Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday. The President, Cr. G. J. Champain presided and others…

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Stroud Road. G.u.o.o.f

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1935 · page 1

On Saturday evening, 2nd inst., there was a large attendance of members at the regular meeting of Lodge Clareval. Bro. Rex. Farley, who was…

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