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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →£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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →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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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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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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →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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