Train Crash Into Dead End Four Killed and 12 Injured
A train from Ashford (Kent) to London crashed into a dead-end siding at Swanley. Four people are believed to have been killed, and 12 injured…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1937
2,293 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 57 of 115
Belmore Bridge Minister's Reply to Request a Matter for Local Bodies
Deeming that the present Belmore Bridge would be inadequate in the next few years, West Maitland Council decided last night to approach Bolwarra Shire Council, asking for the shire council's views on a letter received from the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SINGLETON & District Road Problems Chamber of Commerce Danger Spots Singleton
Mr. B. C. Robinson who was welcomed as a new member at last night's meeting of the Chamber of Commerce expressed the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Larger Share of Petrol Tax To States Road Work and Other Transport Purposes
A greater proportion of the petrol tax will go to the States for road work and other transport purposes, under the provisions of a bill introduced in the House of Representatives last night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Polish Enterprise Theatre Aids Tram Co
When the Loblin (Poland) tram and bus company was in low water because no one would ride on its antique vehicles the local theatre wasn't doing too…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Traffic Dangers in Singleton Streets Remedial Measures Discussed at Chamber of Commerce
It is often said of Singleton's crazily-angled streets that car-drivers who never get into trouble in this town could qualify for a competency badge in the busiest city in the world. That there are many drivers,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Inverell Aerodrome Inverell
The Municipal Council has decided to compete the purchase of the aerodrome site, three miles on the Glen Innes-road, for £2000. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Speedy Luxury Train LONDON, June 29
The "Coronation Scot," the blue and silver luxury train, broke all records when it accomplished a test run of 158 miles between London and Crewe…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →D[?]e Groot's Horse Bridge Incident Recalled
The bronze figure 15 inches high, of a horse with mane and tail flying and nostrils distended, was used by. Mr. Lamb K. C., in the Supreme Court recently for the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Basic Wage Protest by Railwaymen
The Newcastle and Port Waratah subbranch executive of the Australian Railways Union protested against the Federal basic wags declaration, particularly the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wanted: An Aerodrome
Details supplied by the Mayor of East Maitland, Alderman H. C. Morton, of correspondence which has passed between his Council…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Damage to Roads
Owing to the recent continuous heavy rains great havoc has been caused to the roads. The Markwell road which has been carrying an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Federal Aid Road Agreement
In our issue of 11th june we made brief reference to the problem of road surfacing within the Shires, and incidentally, expressed the view that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Train Reaches 114 Miles an Hour
The "Coronation' Scot," the blue and silver luxury train, broke all records when it accomplished a test run of 158 miles between London and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Petrol Tax. Grants for Roads. £3,700,000 This Year. Railways and Airports to Benefit. Canberra
Grants to the States for roads or other works connected with transport under the new Federal Aid Roads Agreement will amount of £3,700,000…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →S.A. Road Tragedies ADELAIDE
Road fatalities in the last six months numbered 70. In the last 12 months the total was 113. Police officials…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Heavy Floods New Zealand Danger Roads Blocked Wellington (N.z.)
In nine days 16 1/2 inches of rain has fallen in the North Auckland district. Rivers are flooded and road and rail traffic has been disorganised…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Quagmire Road Near Saleyards Engineer's Report Cessnock
The shire engineer (Mr. J. S. Shine) reported to Kearsley Shire council last night that, with the president and Councillor Ralston, he had…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Sought
More than 200 delegates attended a conference at Inverell regarding the question of a railway to Grafton. The conference passed a motion affirming the urgent…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Tennis Club
A point score mixed doubles tournament whcih opened at the Railway court on Saturday, 19th inst., is being continued to-morrow, and will…
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