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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

2,293 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 20 of 115

Road Safety Well-informed Public Opinion Vital. (1)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 4

The public may go through life in safety and happiness comparatively uniformed on a great variety of subjects, but under modem traffic…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle TUESDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY, 1937. Death at Level Crossing. Run Over By Train. Late Alfred James Dunn

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 3

An inquest was held at Wollongong Court House by the District Coroner (Mr. A. G, Hardwick) on the death of Alfred James Dunn, whose mutilated…

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Fell From Railway Platform

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 3

After alighting from the 8.30 p.m. train on Sunday night. Catherine Hodge, 48, of Paxton, fell from the platform at…

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"Story" Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 4

Cabinet decided last night to name the new central bridge "Story Bridge" after Mr. J. D. Story, a Public Service Commissioner and a member of…

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Trestle Bridge Alderman's Objection "Stop Creek Flow"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 6

After Aid. Tegg had outlined his objections to the construction of the trestle bridge, in connection with the Maitland sewerage, over Wallis Creek,…

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Road Safety Hints For Children "Be Careful" (No. 4.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 5

Hope for the solution of the road accident problem lies largely with the rising generation. It is proverbially difficult to teach an…

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16th Light Horse Motorisation Favored Successful Training

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 10

The rear party left behind at the conclusion of the annual camp at Rutherford of the 16th Light Horse (Machine Gun) Regiment to clear the camp…

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Gowrie Railway Crossing One of Greatest Death-traps in the North

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 1

In the interests of human safety, the death-trap railway crossing at Gowrie should be removed, and a subway provided. That this crossing is one of the greatest death-traps…

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Killed by Train While Chasing a Canary Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

JAMES FLYNN, a pensioner, of Goodsell-street, St. Peters, was killed by a train this morning when he ran on to a railway line…

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Road Safety Case of The Cyclist "Greater Care" (No. 5)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 10

Probably greater care is called for on the part of the cyclist than the rider or driver of any other vehicle. His vehicle is…

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Motor Bodies Big Contract For S.A. ADELAIDE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 9

A contract valued at over £300,000 has been let by the Standard Motor Co., England, to T. J. Richards and Sons, Ltd., of Keswick, to…

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Motor Mechanics Schools In Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

The competent training of motor car mechanics has for long occupied the attention of the leading distributors in Australia. General Motors—Holden's,…

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Motor Insurance The Queensland Act

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 10

The Queensland Motor Vehicles insurance Act, under which motor vehicle in that State are compelled to obtain insurance cover…

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Road Safety. The Motorist

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 8

In the modern car the motorist has placed in his hands an instrument that can be of immense benefit an enjoyment. He can move from place to place…

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Special Train

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

It was decided that the Railway Department be asked to run a special train an the second day without guarantee from the Association and…

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Erection' of Bridge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

From Main Roads Department seeking advice as to Councils' proposed action in connection with the bridge near the pumping station…

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Fitz-gerald Bridge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

Work has just commenced at the Fitz Gerald Bridge, which spans the Hunter River on the main northern road at Aberdeen. The wooden…

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Special Train to Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 7

Another special train is organised for Sunday, 7th March, and special excursion fare of 4/2 return is available. On the same day excursions will…

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Crossing the Bridge at Belltrees

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

AN EVEN LINE OF 2000 STATION SHEEP THE PALATIAL CLUB-HOUSE AT LOS TAMARAOS…

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Opening of Mill Lane Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

Kearsley Shire Council last night accepted an invitation from the Quorroholong Progress Association to attend and…

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