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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

2,371 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 119

Road to Barrington Tops

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

At the meeting of West Maitland Council on Tuesday night last, a communication was received from the Dungog Tourist Association advising…

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Bridge Street Property Purchased by Legal Firm

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

It is understood that the premises in Bridge-street, occupied by Messrs R. G. D. Fitz Gerald and Co., solicitors, have been…

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Drowned in Road Accident Extraordinary Occurrence

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 4

An extraordinary road accident which occurred three miles from Bathurst on Wednesday night caused the death by drowning of…

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Wanton Damage Road Signs in Country

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 9

Irresponsible persons are doing considerable damage to road signs in the , country, the N.R.M.A. reports, bringing worry to the authorities who erect…

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Use of the Road Appeal for Greater Safety

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Much has been said and written in an endeavour to inculcate safety principles amongst road users, but the nett result in the…

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Shooting at Farley Railway Station. Two Youths Sentenced to Five Years' Gaol

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

Further charges arising out of the shooting at Farley Railway Station on the night of March 8 were heard at Maitland Quarter Sessions on…

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Van Alight on Railway

Singleton Argus · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 4

The ringing of the fire bell brought many people to their doors, when it was learned that a workman's van, attached to the Merriwa train had…

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The FRIENDLY Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 10

THE SPORTING SPIRIT: Was it novelty, curiouslty, or the gen-uine sporting spirit which caused thousands of Australians to sit by…

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Road Safety Citizens' Responsibility Council's Appeal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 8

Much has been said and written in an endeavour to inculcate safety principles amongst road users, but the nett result in the…

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Road Transport Making of Concrete Mixed in Transit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 4

An interesting example of modern road transport efficiency is a vehicle designed for carrying ingredients for the making of…

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Road Signposts Relic of Buggy Days Many Too High

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 9

A matter that calls for attention and reform is the present-day placement of directional signposts on many of our highways. These signs, in…

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Armed Hold-up Bandits Robbed Motorist MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 9

Two masked and armed bandits held up Rupert King, of West Brunswick, as he was driving home from his place of employment and stele a small sum…

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Motor World Experts Tackle Light Problem Attempt To Overcome Glare At Night

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 9

Automotive lighting experts are still faced with the problem of providing more light and less glare during night driving. While the latter light systems a represent a considerable step…

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89 M.P.H. Motor Cycle Contest Britain Wins

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 9

Despite a strong foreign challenge, Great Britain again carried off the International "Senior" Tourist Trophy Motor Cycle Race,…

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Motor Smash Car Over Embankment TAMWORTH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 3

When Keith Dries, labourer, of Mulla Creek, was driving his car home from Tamworth last night, it left the road about 20 miles from Tamworth…

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Motor Cyclist Killed Launceston

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 5

William Joseph Bray, 50, married, of Somerset, was killed when his motorcycle and sidecar crashed into the rear of a stationary motor-car at…

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Railway Refreshment Rooms Award for Employees

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 3

The Conciliation Commissioner, Mr E. J. Kavanagh, has delivered an award for employees in the Government railway refreshment rooms. The…

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Chipperfield Lucky Wins a Motor Car. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 1

Chipperfield, the Australian cricketer, won a golf match for the Australian cricketers at Bamford. The prize was a new car…

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Heavy Traffic Archerfield Aerodrome Records Made Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 1

Commercial aviation records were made by traffic at Archerfield aerodrome to-day. Planes linking Australia with…

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"Spooner Bridge" Official Opening

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 2

There was a large crowd at Los-tock on Saturday to witness the official opening of the new bridge by Hon. E. S. Spooner, Minister for…

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