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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

2,293 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 115

Aerial Ambulance Scheme Special Aeroplane Built

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 6

It was learned unofficially yesterday that the Central District Ambulance is likely to institute shortly an aerial ambulance scheme to cope with major…

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Road to Patonga

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 10

The recently constructed road from Pearl Beach to Patonga, which was recently opened, whole not a first-class thoroughfare, is in good order for…

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Killed by Train Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

Mrs. Margaret Sanders, 58, formerly of Mount Gambier, a patient at the Enfield receiving home for mental cases, was taken for a drive by…

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Road to Forster Bungwah Route Advised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 3

Owing to the fact that extensive road work is in progress on the direct road from Bulahdelah to Nablae by way of Coolongolook, motorists bound…

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Higher Power British Motor Cars 1936 OLYMPIA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

There is a general tendency this year towards the higher powered car, the average horse-power of all cars in the exhibition…

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New Models French Motor Show Diesel Engines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

The definite trend of French makers towards statillsation of design was the outstanding feature of the 1936 French automobile…

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More Railway Excursions To and From Sydney

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5
Also in Singleton Argus

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways of another series of excursion trains to Sydney, that is, in addition to the facilities…

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"Oppy" and Ford V-8 Mixes Cycling with Motoring

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 4

Because thousands of small hero wershippers all over Australia prefer to see Hubert Opperman, famous international cyclist, on two wheels than…

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Australian Railways Union Unusual Features in Annual Ballot

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 4

There were unusual features in the annual ballot for the election of officers of the Australian Railways union, the counting of which began on…

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Pinned Under Motor Tractor Man's Terrifying Experience

Singleton Argus · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 6

Unable to move after his left leg was pinned to the ground under a motor tractor at Upper Mangrove Creek, Gosford, on Wednesday, David…

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Brogo Bridge in Use

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 4

The N. R. M. A touring department advises that the new [?] high - level bridge over the [?] River, on the Prince's Highway, be…

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The Friendly Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 6

A little humor now and then - Let us have a little humor this week. Odd situations sometimes arise and amusement Is caused by…

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Girders Arrive Work At Long Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 6

Meter lorries warn busy yesterday first transporting the first of the 100 girder for the long Bridge which in under [?] from the goods…

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Road Courtesy Crown Hugging Deplored

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 8

Many motorists who toured in the country during the Christmas and New Year holidays have reported to the N. R. M. A. that they encountered…

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Inland Route Car To Brisbane Road Coditions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 8

Of the tow main highways to Brisbane, at present the inland route, New England Highway, is in the better condition for a quick…

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Paris Tram Strike PARIS, Jan, 8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 2

Tram conductors in the Montpelier district are threatening a new kind of strike in order to accelerate the introduction of a…

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Motor World Car Controls

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 8

Much has been accomplished internationally by the standardisation of various units and designs to provide greatest safety and efficiency for the general pub…

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Dispersed by Tear Gas Marchers to U. S. A Gaol American Motor Strikes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 8

Twenty plants and 56, 323 employees of General Motors Corporation are idle as a result of strikes, and an additional 15, 126 men, the corporation announced to - day, will be laid off from tow plants on Friday if the strike continues…

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ABERDEEN Railway Transfers ABERDEEN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 9

Mr. L. Blackett, railway night of fleer at Aberdeen, who has been promoted to the post of stationmaster at Lowanna, transferred to that destination…

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