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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

2,293 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 11 of 115

Motor Car Industry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 6

Despite all one hears of the adverse, economic situation in Germany, the automotive industry of that country has never been so prosperous as…

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Luxury Travel Popularity in America Motor Coaches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 8

The popularity of motor coach travel in U.S.A. has grown to such an extent that last year the 701 motor coaches of the Greyhound…

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Tourist Trophy Motor Cycle Races

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 5

The annual Australian Tourist Trophy Motor Cyclo' Races are this year to be decided at Phlilip Island (Vic.) on the Cowes road circuit on…

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Motor Fees Primary Producers Seek Reduction

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 4

Owing to the importance of motor transport in primary production, the Primary Producers' Union has urged a reduction in motor registration fees…

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Motor Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 4

One of the hardest working parts of a motor car or truck that gets little attention is the rear axle gears. When it is…

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No Contribution New Melville Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

Reporting to West Maitland Council last night on a conference yesterday between representatives of Kearsley and Bolwarra Shire Councils, and West…

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Motor Breakdown Hebburn No. I Idle KURRI

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

The prolonged blowing of the Hebburn No.1 Colliery whistle shortly after 8 o' clock this morning was the cause of much speculation amongst…

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7000 EMPLOYED General Motors - Holdens SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 6

The statement that the total paid - up capital of the General Motors - Holden's Ltd. was £1,537,400, of which £561,000 was represented by o per sent…

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R.A.C.A. George's River Bridge Abolition of Toll

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 4

A deputation will approach the Sutherland Shire Council on February 3, 1937, with the object of abolishing the toll on the George's River Bridge…

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Woman Hurt Motor Cyclist Fined Two Charges Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 7

On a charge of dangerously driving a motor cycle Arthur James Reynolds(31),milk vendor, was fined 25, or ten days, and for not…

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Flood Recedes Railways Now Working ADELAIDE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

The Ailee Springs railway Service was resumed to - day since the flood. waters at the Flnke River are abating Repairs at North Marrco are now…

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Motor Trade

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

At the end of December last there were in New South Wales 276,712 registered motor—vehicles of all descriptions, as against 207,178 at the end of June 1932…

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Melville Ford Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council the president (Cr. W. Varty)furnished a report on the recent…

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Successful Flag Bridge Evening

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 6

In aid of the Rodeo on Monday, a successful Flag Bridge party was held in the Catholic Hall last night. There was a satisfactory attendance and…

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Excursion Train Taree to Newcastle

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

To enable country people to enjoy a day at the sea-side a special train will be run from Taree to Newcastle on Sunday, February 7th, stopping at…

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The Bridge Australia's Most Popular Writer

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

A true adventure story of the Snider armed savages of the New Hebrides. Scenery and location and life of the islanders described, all true to life. A shot rang out—echoed and re-…

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1400 WORKING Kearsley Shire Roads CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 7

Koarsley sure Engineer reported to council last night that the broken sections of road near the Heddon Hotel had been under reconsir[?] and would…

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Surfers' Train. to Newcastle on 7th. FEBRUARY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

Another excursion train to Newcastle will run from district centres on Sunday, February 7. Times of departure and details of…

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Road Toll Striking Statistics Glaring Lights

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

Some significant statements were made at the recent annual meeting of the U.S.A. National association of Motor Vehicle…

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New Road. Nundle to the Hunter. Conference at Willow Tree. Murrurundi

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

For many years past the stock route through Nundle and over Crawney Pass and down the Isis has been very considerably used by stock…

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