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Railways, roads & transport, 1936

2,499 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 125

Driving Permits Touring Motorists

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 10

Following on correspondence with the Federal Government the N.R.M.A. is hopeful that Australia will soon be brought into line with other countries…

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Motor Tours Three Day Trips N.R.M.A. ADVICE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 10

In the road report issued to-day by the N.R.M.A. Tourning Department, motoring conditions along roads used principally for…

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Motor Cycling Australian Grand Prix

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 10

The premier motor cycling event of the Commonwealth will be decided at Phillip Island (Vic.) on Australia Dav. 27th January. Under the…

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Motor World a Squeaking Carburettor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 10

A persistent and penetrating squeak from beneath the bonnet of the car is always annoying, but generally is not indicative of serious trouble. It…

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Barter System Wool for Motor Parts German Plan Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 8

The barter system, by which Germany has developed a reciprocal trade with South Africa may soon be applied to build up a similar trade with Australia…

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Royal Train Recalled Death of Fireman

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 2

The death has occurred nt Goulburn, at the ago of 60, of Alfred Charles King, of Victoria-street, who was a fireman on the pilot engine which brought…

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Car Destroyed by Fire Driver Forced Off Road

Singleton Argus · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 3

At the Singleton Court House on Friday afternoon the District Coroner Mr Alex. Morrison, J.P., held an inquiry into the loss of a…

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Six Injured Motors Collide Car and Cycle Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

When a motor car and a motor cycle with sidecar attached, collided in Liverpool road, between Bankstown and Lidcombe to-day, six persons were…

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The Funeral Train

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

The King's funeral train, on its 105 mile journey from Wolferton, passed an almost unbroken line of mourners. A traveller by the train says that…

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Kempsey Mail Train Request for Convenience of Passengers

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

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from Hon. M. F. Bruxner, Minister for Transport:—…

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Four Injured Motor Car Somersaults GOSFORD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 5

At Pierce's corner last night a sedan car overturned three times and was badly smashed. Four of the five occupants were injured. The corner is a…

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Glass Estate Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shire Council to-day a letter was received from Mr W. W. Robinson, solicitor, asking the Council to take over the full control of…

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Plans for New Road

The Scone Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 3

Warrah and Nundle Shires are co-operating in having plans prepared with a view to making application for a new road along the Isis River and…

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Special Train to Newcastle. Another Success

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 5

Monday's special train to Newcastle, chartered by the Muswellbrook District Cricket Association, was crowded, the train having to be run in two…

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Train Crews Qld. Trouble Averted No Strike Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 6

A regulation strike which was agreed to on Sunday by a mass meeting of the railway engine-drivers, firemen, and cleaners, which was timed…

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Petrol Tax for Road Purposes Government Condemned for Failure-to Use Whole of Revenue

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 2

Mr V. C. Thompson, M.P. Federal member for the New England electorate, when visiting Barraba, strongly condemned the Federal Government's…

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Motor Accident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 3

Mr. H. D. ("Mick") Fairfax, of "Tarnuk," Merriwa, was the victim of a motor accident whilst returning from Sydney last Wednesday. The…

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Motorist Fined "Under the Influence" NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 5

For driving a motor car while under the influence of intoxicating liquor James Ryan, (28), mechanic was to-day fined £5 or ten days…

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Rider Killed Motor Cycle Skidded KATOOMBA

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

R. Limon, of Schwebel-street, Marrickville, was fatally injured yester-day, when his motor cycle, in taking the turn at the overhead bridge at…

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Into River Motor Lorry's Plunge Load of Pigs Wingham

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 January 1936 · page 3

At an early hour on Monday morning last Mr. Monty Williams, of Tinonee, had a sensational experience. He was on his way to the bacon…

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