Fell From Bridge Kurri Kurri
Gordon Wilson, 10, of Adams-street, Heddon Greta, was admitted to the Kurri Kurri District Hospital in a semi-conscious condition, and suffering…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1938
2,371 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 57 of 119
The FRIENDLY ROAD—By John Smith
TOYOHIKO KAGAWA. Several years ago the distinguished philanthropist, scholar and author, Dr. Kagawa, of Japan, visited West…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fell From Train Man Severely Injured BRISBANE
With his left foot almost severed just below the ankle, A. B. Cork, a Government lands ranger, wag found on the railway line between Bowen…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Hit by Handles Motor Cyclist Injured
Harry Burgess (22) of George-street, East Maitland, was the victim of, an unusual accident this afternoon. While riding his motor cycle it…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fatal Injuries Motor Lorry Overturns BERRY
When a motor lorry, in which he was returning from a dance at Kangaroo Valley overturned, Ellis Abernethy, 29, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Squeezing Motorists
Petrol is now taxed 9d a gallon in England. An additional 1d has also been placed on oil fuel, and there is a new tax of 9d on power alcohol. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Walk on Right When Facing Motor Traffic
Despite the existence of a regulation under the Metropolitan Traffic Act, requiring pedestrians to walk on the right-hand side of the road, facing' on-coming traffic, when there is no footpath available, and despite the repeated pleas of the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →SUPREME! British Motor Cycles World Renown
In world trade Great Britain is easily supreme in the export and sale of motor cycles. In 1937 Britain shipped overseas 25,350…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →High Efficiency Brakes of Modern Motor Vehicles
Next to the modern motor tyre, which almost performs miracles in its ability to withstand terrific stresses during long life, the most…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motor World Misuse of Motor Car Tyres Most Frequent Causes Of Damage
Premature motor tyre failures nowadays are few and far between, and when they do occur, the trouble can usually be traced to misuse. Constructional imperfections in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cyclist Killed Ran into Motor Truck KATOOMBA
While riding a bicycle up a steep incline near Mount Victoria, Patrick Jennings, 45, proprietor of a refreshment room near Mount Boyce…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Man's Fall From Train Foot Nearly Off
Mr A. B. Cork, a Government lands ranger, was found on the railway line between Bowen and Townsville with his left foot almost severed just…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Danger Lighter Hits Bridge Load of Petrol Sydney
When a lighter carrying 26,000 gallons of petrol in bulk collided with the Cook's River vehicular bridge and was holed, there was danger of a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cyclists in Road Accidents Minister for Transport Will Act
Concerned at the large number of road accidents in which cyclists are involved, the Minister for Transport Mr M. F. Bruxner) said that he…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Drunken Motorist Disqualified for Three Years NEWCASTLE
Two years ago Norman Cleary (31), carpenter, was convicted of drunken driving, and to-day, he again appeared in the Police Court for a similar…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Faster Trains Railway Improvements SYDNEY
The adoption of a more powerful express locomotive capable of drawing bigger loads at higher speeds on upgrades than those now used, will pave…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hit by Handles Motor Cyclist Injured
Harry Burgess (22) of George-street, East Maitland, was the victim of an unusual accident late on Saturday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Two on Trial Happenings at Farley Railway Station Quarter Sessions Case
Further charges arising out or incidents that happened at Farley railway station on the night of March 8, came before the Maitland Quarter Sessions to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Lorry Overturns Fatal Injuries
When a motor lorry, in which he was returning from a dance at Kangaroo Valley overturned, Ellis Abernethy, 29, only son of Mr and Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Death of Mrs Joyce Glover Motorist Committed for Trial
Herbert James Smith, aged 36, ice vendor was committed for trial by the Parramatta District Coroner, Mr Williams, on a charge of having…
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