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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

2,499 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 75 of 125

Congewai Road (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

Sir,—Having been requested by several people of the district concerned, I give you my opinion on the Congewai Road. Councillor Johnson…

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Long Bridge Work on Foundations Nearing End

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 6

Closed a row days ago, the Long Bridge in West Maitland will, in all probability, not be opened until the renewal work is completed…

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Safer Roads Police Open Campaign Caution Urged Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 8

The Government is determined to prevent road accidents that are caused by recklessness, negligence, or ignorance…

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Stroud Road. G. V. O. O. F.

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

At the last meeting of Lodge Clareval G.U.O.O.F. the following officers were installed: N.G., Bro. J. O. Hoad; P.N.G., Bro. Dave Watkins; V.G., Bro…

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Dungog-clarence Town Road. Public Meeting 90 Years Ago

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

The Maitland "Daily Mercury" quoting from its old files in connection with "Links with the Early Days," gives the following…

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Motorists Warned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 6

The District Transport Office at West Maitland issues a reminder to all motorists that they must fulfill an obligation by carrying all papers in…

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Ex. Head N.S.W. Railways Death To-day Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 1

Following an attack of influenza, Mr. James Fraser, C.M.G., who was Chief Commissioner of the New…

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Interstate Motoring

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 6

The district transport office at West Maitland announces that On and after August 1, 1936, all States visiting motorist passes and…

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Motor Smash at Weston Two Young Cessnock Men Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 3

Two young men from Cessnock—Albert Turner, of Aberdare-road, and Alex. Shepherd, of McGrane-street—were injured on Sunday night when…

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Flag Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

An enjoyable flag bridge party was held on Monday evening at the Catholic Hall, in aid of St. Catherine's Old Girls' Association. Over fifty players…

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"Glass Train"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

A "glass" train is the latest novelty on German railways. The upper part of the train is almost entirely of glass, and offers an uninterrupted view of…

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Unconscious on Road Gosford

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 8

Harold Joseph Stanley Holland, 26, of Karmsley Hill, Cabramatta, was found unconscious beside his damaged motor cycle at the Lisarow…

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Road Transport Between Riverina and Melbourne Protest Against Decision of Government

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

Representative of a wide range of interests at a meeting convened by the Commercial Motor Users' Association on Monday night protested against the…

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Motor Cars Collide at Intersection

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

Two motor cars, both driven by local residents were involved in a collision early this afternoon at the intersection of Kent and Bent streets, next to St…

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Death of Mr James Frazer Former Commissioner for Railways

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 2

Following an attack of influenza, Mr James Fraser, C.M.G., who was Chief Commissioner of the New South Wales railways from 1917 to 1929, died at his…

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Prize Essays "Safety on Roads" SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 9

Mr. Chaffey, the Chief Secretary, the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mewll), senior police officers, and scores of children from city schools, attended…

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BULAHDELAH Car Hits Bridge Lucky Escape Bulahdelah

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 4

A remarkable escape from serious injury was experienced by Mr. J. Pringle, of Warrah, his two children, and Mr. O. Griffis, of Markwell, when…

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Motor Tyres More Rubber Used

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 4

More rubber is used in the making of motor tyres than ever before. The reason is not only on account, of the record number of automobiles…

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Coal Tenders Railway Supplies Higher Rates Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 5

The tenders for the supply of coal for railway purposes for the coming year have been opened by the Railway Department. The…

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Nabiac Bridge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 5

Mr. C. W. Muscio, Secretary of the Coolongolook Progress Association, asked for co-operation in an endeavour to have a bridge erected across the…

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