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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

2,592 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 66 of 130

Y.W.C.A. Successful Bridge Party

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 6

A very successful bridge party was held m the Association club rooms on Tuesday. The function was arranged by the Ladies'…

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A Brighter Town. More Lights for Bridge Street Alderman Parkinson's Suggestions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 1

A brighter town ut a period of the day when artificial illumination has to be utilised is the promise of a new policy set in motion as a…

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How I Train My Fleas. PROF. M. Northcote Talks About His Great Performers

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 4

The great thing about flea training is that you must catch your flea first. Some people may think that is easy, but I have the greatest difficulty…

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Motor Advice Royal Auto Club Highway Parking

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 4

It has been noticed that there is a great deal of trafic congestion on main highways during weekends owing to the indiscriminate…

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New Railway Timetable.—

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 2

The Railway Department's new winter timetable is at present in the course of preparation and is expected to come into operation within the next…

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Local and General Motor Cycle Mishap

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 4

Mr. D. Moriceau had a break down while returning from Clarence Town last Sunday night on his motor cycle. He lit a fire and spent the night by…

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New South Wales Railways Improvement Plan. Brief Delay

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 3

The commencement of a big improvement plan of the State railways will be deferred until the return of the Chief Commissioner (Mr…

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Spine Fractured in Motor Accident Machine Crashes Into Ditch

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 6

Mr Sidney M' Hugh, aged 35, of Abercrombie-street, Sydney, was rushed late on Wednesday afternoon by Gosford Ambulance to Royal Prince Alfred…

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Boy Found Beside Railway Line Top of Head Cut Off. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 6

The body of William Jenkins, aged 12, was found beside the railway line near his home at Waratah late last night, with the top of his head cut off…

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£24,000 to Be Spent Taree Railway Job SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 June 1935 · page 9

The Deputy Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Garside, has authorised the spending of £24,000 on improving the Taree railway yards, which handle…

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Motor World Adjusting Clutch Slip

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 June 1935 · page 10

A question put to the writer a few days ago was to this effect: "Sometimes there is a little clutch slip in my car when I try to accelerate…

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Letters to Editor Right to Roads (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 6

Sir,—In reply to "Traveller's" suggestion that I place my own house in order, I don't quite gather the inference. May I inform him that I am…

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Motor Disaster TURIN, June 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 1

Owing to the failure of brakes, seven were killed and 120 injured today when a motor coach and trailer, both crowded with…

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Two Charges Motor Cyclist Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 4

A fine of £1, with 8/ costs, an each charge, was imposed on Gordon W. Turner, of Allen-street, Lorn, when he pleaded guilty at the West Maitland…

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Fearful Motor Tragedy Fourteen Persons Incinerated. (Australian Press.Assn. Message) Casa Blanca

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 1

A shocking accident ocdcurred near here to-day, resulting in 14 persons being incineratcd, and eight-injured. It appeals that a huge motor vehicle,…

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Damages Against Railways Re-trial Ordered

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 4

The State Pull Court on Friday ordered a new trial on the question of damages, following an appeal by the Railway Commissioners against the…

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Road Bridge Across Hawkesbury Move Being Made Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 2

The desirability of a road bridge being constructed across the Hawkesbury River at Peat's Ferry, and steps which are being taken…

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Stroud Road Dance

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

A monster dance will be held in Stroud Road hall on Saturday night next, 6th last, in aid of Kia-ora tennis club. There will be novelties…

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Alteration of Train Services STARTS 14th JULY

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 2

When the winter time-table comes into operation on 14th July important alterations will be made in the running of trains, and many services…

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Over Bridge Escapee's Jump Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 5

When warders were searching for Edgar Peterson, 27, who escaped from a prison camp, they saw him on the Tongarire River bridge…

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