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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,592 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 34 of 130

Jumped From Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 8

When many people were crossing the Grafton Bridge, at Auckland (N.Z.),Simon Hazelton, 42, single, climbed the parapet and jumped into the valley…

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Diverted From Road Work

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

The president of the National Roads and Motorists' Association, (Mr. J. C. Whatson) said that the Statement by Mr. T. H. Upton, Assistant Commissioner for Main…

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Killed by Train Terribly Mutilated QUIRINDI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 1

Victor Newham, about 23, a resident of Werris Creek, a railway employee, engaged on the permanent way near Braefield, was run down by…

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Road Tax Move for Removal SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

Representing the Motor Van Owners' Association, a deputation which waited upon the Commissioner for Transport (Mr. S. A. Maddocks)…

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Train Smash Collision Near Kempsey Three Injured Kempsey

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 2

In the Kempsey railway yards last night the Brisbane to Sydney night express train crashed into a stationary goods train. The…

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Road to Lake Inspection by Councils Tarro Support

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 March 1935 · page 6

At its next meeting, Tarro [?] Council will consider authorising the construction of that part of the West Wallsend-Kurri Kurri…

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Stroud Road-dungog Train

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 2

The residents of Nooroo and Stroud Road are now able to travel to Dungog and return the same day on Wednesdays and Fridays (not…

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Repairs to Suspension Bridge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 10

It is expected that repairs to the suspension bridge at Denman will be completed within the next week. Out of town dwellers, who are in the habit…

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Dalwood Bridge Shire Engineer's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 5

In a report dealing with the preparation of plans and specifications; the shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine), at last night's meeting of the…

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Goods Train Wrecked. Kempsey Collision

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 2

The Brisbane to Sydney express fruit train crashed into a stationary goods train in the Kempsey yards on Wednesday night. The front sections…

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Reconstruction of Main Road

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 5

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine), at last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, in a report dealing with the reconstruction of the…

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Train Accidents Warning to School Children

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 6

The Acting Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Garside) referred recently to the comment of the Windsor district Coroner, published in the "S.M…

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Road Through Rocky Crossing Reserve

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 5

The Shire Council wrote asking Board to reconsider its decision in stipulating that the road through Rocky Crossing Reserve to the new…

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For Trial Lock-up Escapee Stole From Train Lithgow

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 3

Convicted on a charge of having stolen a bag from a train, Kenneth Wills, 22, alias Roy Jones, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment…

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Engine Derailed. at Muswellbrook Railway Yard

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 2

During shunting operations at the Muswollbrook railway station on Saturday, a "53" class engine, became derailed at the safety points near the…

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For the Motorist In Time of Accident R.A.C.A. NOTES

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 10

The R.A.C.A. reminds drivera of motor vehicles that in case of an accident to them, or an accident having accurred in the…

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"Scoota Car" Miniature Motor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 8

A new miniature one-secter motor car is the latest thing on the road 52s and seen amidst the motor buses[?] London looks every bit as impud[?]…

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Motor Industry England Benefits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 8

The motor industry in Great tain claims to be the fourth large in the country. As a taxpayer it tributer last year a sum of £…

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Motor Smash Sequel

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 2

A long list will be dealt with at the District Court at East Maitland, which will commence next week. Judge Neild will preside. There are 14 actions for…

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Motor Ambulance and Police

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1935 · page 3

A motor ambulance from Newcastle was present on the showground in charge of Mr. J. Dennis, but fortunately there were no accidents,…

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