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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

2,371 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 119

Sole Control of Main and Trunk Roads Government's Policy. Statement by Minister for Transport

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 8

The president of the Merriwa Shire Council (Cr. H. O. Bensley) who was chairman of the deputation which waited on the Minister…

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Motors Collide Three Men Charged NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 7

As a Sequel to a collision between a motor car and a motor lorry on May 8 three men appeared in the Summons Court to-day…

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£10,904,600 Railway Electrification Experts Report Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 1

London experts in a report to the State Government, estimate the cost of the electrification of the main line between Sydney and…

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Mixed Goods Found on Railway Line

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 4

Police and railway officials are making inquiries about several cases of mixed goods found on the railway line near Wallerawang. Police say…

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The FRIENDLY [?] ROAD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 4

By John Smith THE CREED OF THE DECENT. According to one dictionary the word decent means propriety of behaviour, seemly…

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Struck by Train Man Severely Injured SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 1

While collecting firewood from the side of a railway line between Marrickville and Dulwich Hill last night, Stephen Shephard, 41. of Marrickville,…

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Narrow Escape Skilful Steering By Motorist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 1

A miraculous escape from death or serious injury was experienced by a motorist this morning when entering St. Audrew-street from the direction…

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Motor [?]Rld Ford V8 Cars Finest of Materials Used Accuracy a Feature Finest of Materials Used Y a Feature

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 July 1938 · page 8

Every week Ford Motor Company of Australia receives letters from Ford owners in all parts of the Commonwealth confirming the operating economy, dependability and…

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Aero Club Visitors Officially Entertained Unanimous Flea for Local Aerodrome

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 2

"I would be disappointed if I thought that this goodwill aerial tour were to finish with the departure of our visitors, and I…

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Aero Club's Visit Need for Aerodrome Stressed Display at Singleton Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 2

"This visit is not solely to provide entertainment, and not only to provoke the thought that an aero club should be established, but it is to create a desire for the establishment of an aerodrome in the Singleton district. I hope you will not let…

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Struck Pole Bridge Contractor Hurt SINGLETON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 2

When a car which he was driving collided with an electric light pole and the fence at Whittingham on Saturday night, Wal Samuels, a bridge…

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Singleton Aflight! Great Success of Aerial Goodwill Tour Emphasised the Case for an Aerodrome

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 3

The goodwill tour to Singleton by Newcastle Aero Club at the week-end was an outstanding success. Despite counter attractions, a large crowd, exceeding even the most sanguine forecasts, not only watched every manoeuvre of…

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Off the Line Transcontinental Train Long Delay Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 3

The West-East Transcontinental Express, which was due to arrive in Adelaide in time for passengers to change to the Melbourne Express, was…

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Fatal Injuries Motor Cycle Collided With Horse WOLLONGONG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 3

When the motor cycle he and his brother were riding collided with a horse, Frederick Grills, 27, received injuries from which he died in…

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Under Influence Gunnedah Motor Smash GUNNEDAH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 8

Donald John Cameron was charged at the Gunnedah Police Court with having driven a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He…

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Car Wrecked on Railway Line Fifty Feet Drop

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 July 1938 · page 4

After knocking down a pedestrian, a motor-car crashed through a fence and fell 50 feet down an embankment on to the railway line at Turramurra…

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New Bridge at Glenmore

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 1

The acceptance of the tender to bridge the Hunter River at Glenmore is another step in the direction of establishing the road to the…

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Man Killed Train Hits Lorry SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 8

When a train struck a motor lorry, in which he was a passenger, Victor Sullivan, 39, of Woollahra, was killed at a level crossing at North…

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Trunk Road From Merriwa. Scone or Muswellbrook?

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 6

Referring to the "Chronicle's" observations on a suggestion which has emanated from Merriwa that the main road between Muswellbrook and that…

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Motorist on Trial Charge of Manslaughter. Drunkenness Alleged Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 July 1938 · page 6

In the Quarter Sessions to-day Lancelot Milton Cox (43), foreman fitter, was charged with having, at Broadmeadow, on June 12, feloniously slain Albert Avery. The Crown case was that Cox was the driver of a motor…

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