Fell Into Railway Viaduct Face Downwards Into Mud
A man who broke away from railway officials and fell into a viaduct, appeared at the West Maitland Police Court today to answer a charge of,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1939
2,677 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 39 of 134
Man Found Dead in Motor Vehicle Vehicle Story at Inquest MELBOURNE
At the Inquest concerning the death of Richard McAlister, 38, who was found dead in his motor vehicle on January 13 last, Miss…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Aerodrome
Recently Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., on behalf of the Cessnock Council, made representations to the Minister for Works…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Reconstruction of Road Dungog
A fortnight. ago. the Department of Main Roads began the reconstruction of about, six miles of roadway between Martin's Creek railway bridge and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Outbreak of Fire Fosterton Road Blaze
A fire, which raged with fierce intensity for about twenty minutes, almost completely destroyed a shed and its contents at the home of Mr. Farol…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fatal Fall Through Bridge Council Employee for Trial
The Inverell Coroner on Wednesday committed W. C. Hawton, an em. ployee of the Municipal Council, for trial on a charge of having…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Municipal Council Carries On Aerodrome Movement Will Ascertain What Extent of Government Assistance Is Available
By a resolution carried at its monthly meeting last night, the Municipal Council indicated that, despite the refusal of the Shire Council to offer any material co-operation, it will continue to actively pursue the movement to establish an aerodrome or…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Something New Fixed for Availing on Road
Two Bankstown residents who walked on the road were each fined 4/6, with 5/6 costs, in Campsie Court last week…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Irate Passengers Man Who Opened Moving Train Door Roughly Handled
Because the atmosphere in a smoking carriage made him feel ill, Jacob Knoblaugh, of Satanita-road, Westcliff (Eng.), intended to get into…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The New Sydney to Singleton Road to Be a First Class Highway
The new strategic road from Richmond via Putty to Singleton, which will form a vital link in an emergency between Sydney and Newcastle,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Completion of Gloucester-Walcha Road to be Urged Conference Between Apsley and Gloucester Councillors Urgent Necessity From Defence Point of View
Gloucester and Apaley shire councillors will urge upon the Federal and State Governments the urgent necescity, from a defence point of view…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Intoxicated Motorist Gaoled
Sentence of three months' hard labour was imposed at Campsie Court yesterday upon William Eric Alfred Jarman, 34…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Worn Motor Tyres Now a Police Offence
The first case of its kind beard in Lismore, a charge against the owner of a motor truck of having a worn tyre on a vehicle, was heard in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local and General. Cheap Motor Fuel
A car which travels 64 miles on a bag of charcoal costing 1/3—about 1/4d a mile—has been developed by a Melbourne firm. It was driven from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Excursions for Autumn School Vacation
The Secretary for Railways advises that, for the benefit of teachers, scholars, parents and others who wish to travel, in connection with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motorist Killed at Wheel
A big posse of police is endeavouring to clear up the mysterious shooting of John Brady, 26, near Wellington (N.Z.). Brady…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Glaring Headlights on Motor Vehicles an Inconsiderate Practice
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales, in drawing attention to the inconsiderate practice of drivers of motor vehicles using their…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Bridge Tuggerah
The new bridge at Wallarah Point, Tuggerah Lakes, was officially opened this afternoon by the State Governor Lord Wakehurst. The bridge joins…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Industry Nationalised In Germany
The entire German motor industry has been placed under Government, control, and will be subservient to the Commissioner appointed. Under this…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Operating Costs of Motor Vehicles Great Reduction Made
The fact that car operating costs arc only about 50 per cent, of what they were a decade ago is not appreciated fully by many…
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