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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,592 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 130

Drunk or [?] Thorny Proble MOTORING [?]

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 March 1935 · page 4

The question, "When is drunk" has provoked a go of argument since Judge wards said he preferred the…

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Struck by Motor Lorry Child Killed at Hexham

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 March 1935 · page 1

A two-year old girl was killed instantly late on Friday afternoon when she was struck by a motor lorry near her home…

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Sydney Motor Smashes a Tragic Week-end

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 March 1935 · page 1

Four people are dead and 14 are in hospital, victims of the worst week-end for traffic accidents Sydney has known, for months…

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New Oil for Motor Cars Lessens Wear. London

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 March 1935 · page 3

A well-known motor oil company, after several, years research, announces that it has produced an on which win prevent cylinder corrosion…

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Two Fined Scaled on Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 10

Thomas Frank Cox (18) a labourer, and Cyril Merchant (19), a labourer were each fined 10/, or one day, at the West Maitland Court to-day on a…

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Sandy Holiow-gulgong Maryvale Railway. "Merited," says Premier

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 6

An encouraging statement regarding the construction, of the proposed Sandy Hollow-Gulgong-Maryvale railway was made by the Premier to a deputation…

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Man Killed Fell Under Tram SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

Roy Derrick James, 39, married, a returned soldier, of Bondi, was killed instantly when he fell from a tram and was struck by another tram travelling…

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Motor Tyres Conditions of Sale Dealers Act Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

New selling plans adopted by the Motor Traders' Association and the Tyre Distributors' Association, became operative throughout…

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Railway Proposal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 8

At a meeting of the Abermain branch of the A.L.P. a resolution adopted supporting the attitude of Kurri Kurri branch in its advocacy…

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Motor Accident. Car Capsizes. Two Seriously Injured

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 2

A serious motor accident occurred on the main Maitland road about one mile south of "Cangon," Dungog, at 9 o'clock this (Monday) morning,…

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Proposed Railway (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 6

Sir,—While the attitude adopted by Cessnock business people in connection with the contemplated construction of the private railway by…

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Need for Motor Camps New Zealand Artist Visits Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 March 1935 · page 3

Mr. J. A. bond, a well-known artist from New Zealand arrived in Cessnock to-day on his way from Victoria to North Queensland…

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War Bridge Hospital Auxiliary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 2

A successful war bridge evening in aid of the Hospital Auxiliary funds, was held at the residence of the president, Mrs. J. Garrett, at East Maitland…

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Train Delayed Trucks Leave the Line

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 6

A goods train, travelling from Dungog to Newcastle, was delayed 90 minutes last evening, when two trucks left the rails at Telarah at 6,10 o'clock…

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Tarro Road Repairs to be Made

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 6

Cr. Frith mentioned at Tarro Shire Council meeting to-day that he had noticed a Press report that council had not replied to communications…

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Train Mishaps Department Warning to Children Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 1

The Acting Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Garside) referred to the comment of the Windsor District Corner, after inquiring into the death of…

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Road Racing Maitland Cycling Club Cup for Competition

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 9

The Maitland Bicycle Club met at J.C. Cameron's cycle depot on Tuesday night. Mr. J.C. Cameron occupied the chair. As the speedway…

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Railway Excursion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 7

The excursion to Patonga Beach, Hawkesbury River, on Sunday next arranged by the Maitland United Football Club has attracted much public…

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Two Injured Motor Gars Collide SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 5

When two motor cars collided at Concord last night, one overturned and was badly damaged. William Hellyer, 49, of The Avenue,…

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Two Motor Cars Burned Fishing Party's Misfortune

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 March 1935 · page 2

A number of residents of Goondiwindi left the town on Sunday afternoon with the intention of fishing in the M'Intyre River on Merrawah…

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