Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

2,371 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 119

Died at Wheel of Motor Car SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 1

A motor car, owned by Thomas Lloyd, 42, of Croydon, was being driven in Sutherland last night, when Lloyd collapsed at the wheel…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Railway Smash Alleged Tampering Auckland (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 1

The statement by the general manager of New Zealand Railways, Mr. Mackely, hinting that Saturday's railway crash may have been caused by…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motor Industry Future of Australia Bright Prospects

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 4

Back in Australia from a six mouths' overseas tour, embracing United States, Great Britain and Germany, Mr. V. L. Sunners,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tramping the Seas. Result of British Steamers 12,000 Voyages

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 2

In 1935 British tramp steamers completed 12,000 voyages, on which they carried over 45,000,000 tons of cargo…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motor Accident Near Gunnedah a Woman Killed

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 1

A motor accident which occurred on Mullaley road, about six miles from Gunnedah, on Friday, resulted in the death of Mrs Watson, wife of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Motorist Asleep at Wheel. Appeal to Higher Court

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 March 1938 · page 2

An important ruling was given by Mr Arnold, S.M., at the Paddington Court, when he overruled a contention that a motorist who became…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dutch Aerodrome Plans Batavia, March 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 2

The Netherlands Government has naked for a credit of 165,000 guilders to Improve the ground accommodation on behalf of the British air service…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary. Mrs. Sarah Noonan. Mr. William Thomas Bridge

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

The death occurred in the Scott Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted some days previously suffering from appendicitis and complications, The death took place in Scone on Saturday last of Mrs. Sarah Noonan, relict of the late Mr. Daniel Noonan, who predeceased her by many years…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Train Disaster Obstruction Doubted "Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

A board of inquiry has been appointed to investigate the train derailment near Rotana on Saturday, in which six people lost their lives. Sir Francis…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Road Design Progress in Australia Safety Question Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 1

The Commissioner for Main Roads, Mr. H. Newell, in a paper "Road Engineering and Development in Australia, with particular…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Costly Drive Under the Influence Motorist Fined

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 6

Driving a motor car while under the influence on the night of March 27, was costly to a Mayfield man, Bert Weichert (44),…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Motor Industry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 7

Experts attached to the Federal trade delegation will inquire into the economics of motor car production abroad, in the hope of solving…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Glaring Lights Danger to Motorists

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

Despite the many recent efforts de signed to minimise the danger of glaring headlights, the trouble appears to be as bad as ever, declares…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Watch Motor Car Tyres

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

With the advent of autumn and the possibility of wet weather, the N.R.M.A. technical department advises motorists to give close…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Shots Fired Motor Thieves Chased MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 8

Discovered while pushing a car belonging to Mr. John Field away from the home of his fattier at Canfield, three men ran away, but one of them…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cyclist Killed Motor Cycle Strikes Car WOLLONGONG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

When his motor cycle came into collision with a car at Corrimal last night A. Coomby, of Wollongons, was killed. His wife, who was carrying their…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Snow Sports for Motorists

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1938 · page 4

Members of the N.R.M.A. Ski Club will visit Mount Kosciusko for a week from July 9. This will he the club's fourth outing to the snow country…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wanted, An Aerodrome

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 6

THE efforts of public-spirited local citizens to have an aerodrome established in Maitland have not yet been crowned with success, and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bridge Dismantled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 2

THE shire engineer (Mr. J. Shine) reported to Kearsley Shire Council last night that the contractor was now dismantling the Fourth-street…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Melville Bridge Land for Approach CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 10

A copy of a letter from the Department of Works and Local Government giving approval of the plans, etc., of Melville Ford Bridge was…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →