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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

2,677 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 22 of 134

Abandoned Owing to Drought. Official Opening of Melville Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 2

Truly the drought conditions which have prevailed during recent months have had far-reaching effects. The long dry spell has even made ay ni^it W«e, cc^tanmee'.''tah surtd the <jounc}l, however, &t v*ery fine" structure (vie admired and appreciated."…

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Train Cuts Lorry in Two Driver Was Not Hurt

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

Leslie Haigh, a Garfleld (Vic.) butcher, escaped death on Wednesday when a train crashed into his motorlorry. Haigh drove the lorry on to…

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Road Safety Minister Reviews Progress. Car Test Proposals

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 5

"What might be termed a 'New Deal' for road safety work has been inaugurated since the calamitous Christmas holiday season," said the…

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Road Construction for Young Men City Council Move

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 4

If the Sydney City Council adopts a recommendation of the finance committee the result will be that more employment will be provided…

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"In Danger of Collapse!" Engineer's Report on Limestone Creek Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 1

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. F. Shine), at last Tuesday night's meeting of the Kearsley Shire Council, reported that Mr. M…

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Girl Injured Struck By Motor Car

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

Injuries which necessitated her admission to Maitland Hospital were suffered by Norma Shepherd (14), of Greta, yesterday afternoon…

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Two Policemen Killed Motor Cycle Crash Struck Meat Waggon

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 7

Constables Nicholas Glen Smith, 25, single, of the police depot., Bourke street, Redfern, and Allister Royal Osgood, 26, married, of Barrona Road,…

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Motor Truck

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 7

On the motion of Aid. Miller, seconded by Ald. Bruce, it was decided to purchase a 14 yard capacity steel body and manual hoist for Council's…

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Dearer Railway Travelling Fares Said to Be Above Ten Per Cent. Rise. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

It was stated on good authority today that 80 per cent, of regular travellers on the suburban railway lines were being charged fares greater…

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The Friendly Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 4

TOO OLD AT. . .? If my information is correct public servants in the State and Federal service must retire at sixty and…

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Road Conditions Grafton To Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. touring department, reporting on the condition of the Pacific Highway between Grafton and Brisbane, states that bituminous…

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N.S.W. Grand Prix Motor Race Prize List Totals £435

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 10

Details of the New South Wales Grand Prix Car Race, to be held on the Mt. Panorama-road racing circuit near Bathurst on…

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Mechanic Trick Motorists Victimised

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 10

It has been reported to the N.R.M.A. that the "unemployed mechanic" confidence trick is being worked on Sydney motorists…

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Motor World Life of Motor Tyres Reduced Serious Effect Of Sudden Braking

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 March 1939 · page 10

Sudden braking and quick acceleration help to shorten the life of any motor tyre. The indulgence by many motorists in this…

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Car Off Road Driver's Lucky Escape

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 5

A sedan motor car which left the Newcastle Road a short distance on the East Maitland side of the Bloomfield coal lino yesterday afternoon…

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Choked With Mechanised Units Road From Burgos to Madrid (Australian Press Assn. Message.) ROME, Sunday

Singleton Argus · Monday 6 March 1939 · page 2

The press declares that the road from Burgos to Madrid is choked with mechanised units, preparatory to General Franco's . greatest attack on the capital, aided by hordes of aeroplanes. NEGRIN GOVERNMENT…

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Cessnock Aerodrome Employment of Single Men

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

Following up his appeal for employment of single men on the Cessnock aerodrome, Mr. R. James, M.H.R., made the following appeal to…

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Road Safety Children

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 1

Little children have often been called God's flowers. And there are many other equally good figures of speech about them. But if you ask a…

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Fell From Train Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 5

While the train was within a mile of Bunneroong Power House, a new transformer, weighing 61½ tons, fell from the rail truck on which it was…

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Road Safety The Meaning of Courtesy

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1939 · page 3

The Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, has issued a special appeal to residents of the State to co-operate in what he calls the "New Deal for…

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