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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

2,677 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 25 of 134

Trespassed on Railway Property. Three Young Men Fined

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 3

Before Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd, P.M., at Cessnock Police Court yesterday Norman Burke, 20, laborer, Douglas…

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C.W.A. PRESIDENT Injured in Motor Accident COOMA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 8

Mrs. Beveridge, State president of the Country Women's Association, was admitted to Cooma District Hospital suffering from a broken wrist, a…

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Fell Under Tram—Amazing Escape SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 7

Miss Marie Jeffrey had a miraculous escape from death to-day when she fell beneath a moving tram in Matcot…

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Judge Awards Full Compensation Motor Smash Sequel Verdict for Amount Claimed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 7

At the conclusion of the case in the District Court, East Maitland, this afternoon, in which Robert Frederick Way, of Tenambit, claimed £400 damages from James Ewington, of Lorn,…

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Railway Excursions for Easter

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1939 · page 4

In this issue, the Department of Railways announces the arrangements, made for excursionists who will travel for Easter…

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Codnadatta Aerodrome Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 5

Two runways, each half a mile long and 100 foot wide, will be built at once at the Oodnadatta aerodrome, Central Australia, at a cost of £6200…

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News of the Day Hillsborough Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 6

THE approaches to the Hillsborough bridge should he completed within the fortnight, said the engineer, Mr. J. S. Shine, at a meeting of…

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Heddon Bridge Removing Dangerous Conditions Suggested Work Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 8

Should the proposals for the improvement of the Heddon Greta bridge, as suggested by the engineer of the Kearsley Shire (Mrs. J. Shine),…

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Riding Abreast Cyclists, a Danger on Kurri Roads CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 7

At a meeting last night of Kearsley Shire Council the Kurri Kurri Busi ness Men's Club directed attention to cyclists riding abreast, in the streets…

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Pelton Bridge Report to Kearsley Shire Danger Signs Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 2

Recently representatives of Kearsley Shire Council, the police, and the owners of Pelton Colliery, conferred regarding suggestions to improve the…

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Child Injured Struck by Motor Lorry SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 8

Harry Stephens, 7, of Bryant st., Rockdale, who was riding a scooter, was struck by a lorry which got out of control in Prince's Highway and…

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Increases in Railway Wages Recommended Plea for Shorter Hours Rejected

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 2

Increases in pay for 7600 railway workers, which will amount to £20,000 a year, are contained in an award made by the chairman of the…

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Lemon Tree' Passage Road

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

Mr. Bennett, M. L. A., is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. Spooner, Minister:— I refer to your personal…

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Road Safety Night Driving In Autumn Fog Dangers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 6

(Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales) Darkness is a prime factor in causing highway accidents, and this is particularly noticeable…

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Sight Tests For Motorists MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1939 · page 4

Compulsory eyesight tests for all Victorian motorists probably will be recommended to the Government by the…

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Road Matters

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

The same Minister advised that Council's request for a grant for the construction of Curreeki Creek road would receive consideration…

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Upper Myall-gloucester Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

From Gloucester Shire Council relative to the proposed construction of a developmental road from Upper Myall to Gloucester, and suggesting…

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Stroud Shire Curreeki Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Local Government as follows: I refer to your personal…

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Stock Bridge Rutherford Agitation Progress Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 6

Rutherford Progress Association decided last night that a deputation meet the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan), at…

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Heddon Greta Bridge. Proposal to Widen

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 2

Recently the Kearsley Shire Council drew the attention of the Main Roads Department to the condition of. Heddon Greta…

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