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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

2,293 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 115

Under Influence Motor Driver Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 5

Frank Angus Griffin (41), pleaded guilty at East Maitland Court to-day, before Messrs. C. H. Hodson and W. R. Lindsay, Js.P., to a charge of having…

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Noisy Work on Tram Lines

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 3

"I have investigated the noisos on the job at night and can agree with residents that sleep is practically, impossible while re-laying of tram lines is…

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Railway Revenue

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 2

During April, 2021 tickets were issued at Singleton Railway Station, compared with 2560 issued for the corresponding period last year. Revenue…

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Aeroplane Costs Only £195. Placed on English Market

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 3

The Brawny light aircraft, manufactured by the Broughton Blayney Aircraft Company of Hanworth, England, has been put on the English…

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South Australia's Road Toll ADELAIDE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 4

The read tell for last week was six persons killed and 25 injured. Since January 1, 53 persons have been killed and 278 injured…

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Shire Meeting Port Stephens Council Road Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 4

The President, Councillor G. W. Tranter, presided at the monthly meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council, held at the office…

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Woman Dead Struck by Motor Driver on Trial Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 1

The Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr. Dunningham, gave evidence in a case at the Quarter Sessions to-day…

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Motor Traffic and Travelling Stock

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 6

The Chief Veterinary Surgeon forwarded a circular letter on the above. It stated reports have reached the Department from centres, particularly…

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GLOUCESTER-FORSTER Motor Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 2

A motor service has been instituted between Gloucester and Forster by Mr. W. Steed who has a modern and comfortable car. The service passes…

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Road to Mudgee Potholey in Places

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 2

In a report made recently by an officer of the N.R.M.A, concerning the condition of the main road to Mudgee from the Mid Western Highway at…

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Accident Sequel Motorist Did Not Stop SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 1

A fine of £10 was imposed On Royle Charles Cooney, 40, a manager, at the North Sydney Court to-day, for having failed to stop after an accident,…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 2

On Friday next, 21st instant, at 12.12 p.m., the Railway Commissioners will pay their annual visit to Singleton. The Chamber of Commerce is…

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Motorist Fined. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 1

For driving a motor car at a dangerous speed William Allan Hughes of Hoxham, was fined £5, with 5/0 coats in the Summons Court to-day…

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Two Killed Motor Car Smash Inquest Story Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 1

One woman was killed and another fatally injured when a motor car driven by Frederick James Hayward, of Emmaville,…

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Striking Figures Railway Improvement SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 1

According to figures released to-day by the Commonwealth Statistician, Dr. Wilson, Australia's railway have made a better recovery from the…

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Railway Mishap Passengers Escape Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 1

Passengers had a remarkable escape from injury when three passenger coaches, a sleeping car, and a postal van on the Auckland-Wellington express were…

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Road and Bridge Works

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

From Department of Main Roads under date 28/4/'37, with regard to Local Government grant towards construction of roads and bridges on other…

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Clearing of Aerodrome

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 1

The health inspector (Mr. D. Caskey), at last Tuesday night's meeting of the council, reported that the work of clearing the…

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The Range Road. Bridge Over the Line. Cutting Out Railway Gates

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 3

Information regarding the Range road is very indefinite and hard to obtain, as nobody seems to know what is going to happen even for a few…

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Clearing Roads

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 6

From the P.M.G.'s Department, advising that it was proposed to carry out clearing for maintenance purposes along the Clarence Town-Tea…

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