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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

2,371 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 51 of 119

The Muswellbrook Chronicle Friday, June 10, 1938. Municipal Council Wednesday Night's Meeting. Maintenance of Main Roads

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 3

At the fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council on Wednesday night it was decided to co-operate with the Dubbo Council in an endeavor to prevail upon the Department of Main Roads to increase the width which it maintains on main roads from 20ft. to 30ft. in…

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Local Railway Returns

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 6

For the month of May there were despatched from the local railway station 18 fat cattle, 1951 sheep and 20 stud sheep; starving stock, 171 cattle,…

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New Award S. Maitland Railways Union's Claims Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 1

Mr. Justice Ferguson, of the Industrial Commission, will visit West Maitland on Wednesday next to hear the claims for a new award…

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Motor Tour Mt. Vincent -Lake Macquarie Prompt Booking Advised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 7

Those who have not reserved their seats for the motor tour arranged for Sunday are urgently advised to do so without further delay as there are…

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40 TO 60 MILES Motor Cyclist Fined NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 7

At 5.50 p.m. on April 17. Walter Howard Armstrong, of Mayfield, rode a motor-cycle on Maitland Road, Sandgate, at a speed of from 40 to 60 miles…

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Motor Car Somersaults Near JV dl\ Two Injured Young Woman's Spine Fractured Skidded in Gravel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 7

A young Maitland woman is not expected to live as the result of a car accident on the Paterson-road, between Paterson and…

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Railway Club V. Hardy's

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 5

The Railway Club deeated Hardy's by 7 sets to 2 on Sunday last on the latter's court. This match signalised the opening of the new club formed…

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TOOK Mm Off Bar "Motor Cyclist Fined

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 4

Arthur Webster, of Waverley, took his hands from the handle-bars of his motor cycle on the morning of May 7, while riding along…

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River Bank Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 4

Sir,—The published bleat from "A Tenant" regarding neglect or landlords to maintain the rear portions of premises on the river bank, is another instance of the red herring…

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The Friendly Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 4

THE OTHER MAN'S SHOES. There are very few people who can say that they were always satisfied with their own lot. They…

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Found Shot Hornsby Railwayman SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 8

James Groves, 45, a railway examiner, who lived with his wife and four children in Pretoria Parade, Hornsby, was found shot in a room at his house…

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Vast Industry Rubber For Motors Leaded Petrol

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 9

The manner in which one development may involve the creation of a vast industry in another field altogether is illustrated by…

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Motor World America's 'Big Three' to Cease Production Business Depression Affects Motor Industry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 9

The cabled announcement that the three largest automobile organisations in U.S.A., General Motors, Ford and Chryslers, intend closing down their hugs manufacturing plants in America for two months, indicates, in a startling manner, the…

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New Discovery Copper Alloy for Motors Greater Power

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 June 1938 · page 9

A new copper alloy has been evolved in U.S.A., which, because of its high expansion coefficient and substantial elongation, is…

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Struck Bridge Motor Cyclist Killed KATOOMBA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 2

Thrown from a motor cycle, Albert E. Edwards, 23, of Stanmore, died later in the Anzac Memorial Hospital from his injuries…

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Motor Collision Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 2

No one was Injured when a collision occurred between a car driven by Sirs. M. K. Wilks. of Stockton, with George Wilks, Robert Fairless…

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Tragic Smash At Motor Races Car Leaps Fence and Mows Down Spectators

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 June 1938 · page 2

Bounding off from the track at a high speed at Penrith Speedway this afternoon, a racing car, driven by W. James, skidded 50 yards and mowed down spectators who were watching the holiday races…

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Road Accidents

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 4

"A bold peasantry, their country's pride, When once destroyed can never be supplied."…

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Curreki Creek Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 4

Mr. Jahnsen introduced the matter of having the road up Curreki Creek attended to. The country was unmistakably good, while the mining…

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Wootton-bungwahl Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1938 · page 4

The secretary (Mr. Trewhella) read a communication from the Public Works Department with regard to the proposed road from Wootton to…

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