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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

2,499 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 125

SEAHAM Road Improvements Parking Area Seaham

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 9

Improvements are being made in the road in front of the School of Arts and the Post Office by the shire council The road is heing widened…

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Hexham Bridge Departmental Advice to Mr. C. E. BENNETT

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 4

When the Department of Main Roads has available funds to provide a bridge across the Hunter River at Hexham, the work will be proceeded…

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The Motor World. (News and Notes from the N.r.m.a.) Record Easter Touring

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 4

During Easter holidays, more so tlxan at any other time of the year, the city motorist tours to the country and the country motorist to the city, says the N…

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Vast Expansion General Motors Plans

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 4

The motor Industry In Australia is once again on an assured basis and it, was announced by General Motors Holden 's Limited recently that the…

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Trolley Buses To Replace Tramways

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 4

The statement made by Mr. S. A. Maddocks, Commissioner for Road Transportation in N. S. W., Who recently returned from a world tour,…

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Motor Cycle and Car in Collision Young Man Seriously Injured

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

As the outcome of a collision between a motor car and a motor cycle at the intersection of Liverpool and Guerney Streets, Scone, on Monday…

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Railway Revenue for March

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 6

During March 2006 tickets were issued at Singleton railway station, the passenger revenue totalling £646. Receipts for goods and live stock were…

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Local and General News Amended Time-table for Motor 'Bus

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 6

An amended time-table was submitted by Mr J. Murphy, motor 'bus proprietor, to the Municipal Council last night. The time-table was approved,…

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Lorn Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 6

Councillor M. McRae, president of Bolwarr Shire Council stated that his council had received a letter from West Maitland Council, asking for…

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Barney's Point Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. Touring Department has been advised that the Barney's Point Bridge over the Tweed River, between Murwillumbah and Tweed…

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The Friendly Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 8

"GOING TO PIECES!" I fear, the title of this talk is not over-encouraging. For one thing it will be questioned by some whether it is…

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MUSWELLBROOK Municipal Council Bridge Repairs Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 9

Refreshed as the result of the respite during the Easter holidays, aldermen were in good spirits at the weekly meeting of the…

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Fractured Skull Mail Train Victim BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 1

An X-ray examination has been made of Thomas Boys, conductor of the Rockhampton mall train, on whom a murderous attack was made…

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Three Classes Users of Roads Doctor's View Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 2

Hurstville Council has decided to ask Alderman Dr. Shute to prepare a treatise on his scheme of giving more effective control of traffic…

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Search Continues for Missing Aeroplane Still Hope? Renewed Efforts Latest News Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 1

The search for the missing Dragon Rapide plane continued to-day. The Minister for Defence…

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Being Sealed Windsor Main Road Tar and Metal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 10

In a report to the N.R.M.A,. touring department the Colo Shire Council advises that on the main road between Windsor and Wilberforce the…

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Severe Fines Hit-run Motorists N.Z. Legislation Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 11

A determined effort to stamp out the hit-run motorist is included in transport legislation to be introduced in the New Zealand House of…

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Low Duty Motor Panels Reply to Assn. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 1

In a recent letter to the Minister for Trade and Customs (Mr. White) the Graziers' Association of New South Wales stated that it…

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Fatal Smash Three on Motor-Cycle Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 11

A girl has died and four persons are in hospital as a result of an accident near Palmorstone North, which occurred at midnight. A motor cycle…

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Motor World Garage Sizes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 10

A not uncommon mistake made by persons who are having new residence built is to be satisfied with a garage which is far too small for…

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