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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

2,677 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 134

Stroud Shire Roads (To the Editor)

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 3

Sir,—From time to time, letters derogatory to the work of Stroud Shire Council have appeared in your columns, particularly in regard to…

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The Unexpected Cause of Road Accidents

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 5
Also in The Scone Advocate

What causes a road accident? This question was put to world traffic authorities recently and the final answer was, meeting the unexpected…

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Origin of Safety Line Old Mexican Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 5

The white centre traffic safety line which has now come into almost general use on highways in motorised countries was, until recently, thought to…

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The Unexpected Cause of Road Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

What causes a road accident? This question was put to world traffic authorities recently and the final answer was, meeting the unexpected…

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The C.w.a. and the Later Sunday Train

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 6

The Singleton branch of the Country Women's Association, and particularly its president, Mrs P. Stacy, are gratefully interested in the news…

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At the End of the Road Chapter Vii. Smith Accepts an Invitation

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

Smith, meanwhile, all unconscious of the interest he had created, was at the bar with Emmerson and Walford. Although he would much…

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Railway Construction Works Reported Move at Muswellbrook Operations to Commence Shortly

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 1

It is understood that the work of enlarging the Muswellbrook railway yards at a cost of over £70,000 will be commenced within…

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Muswellbrook Railway Ambulance Corps

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 3

Recently reference was made to the success achieved by members of the Muswellbrook Ambulance Corps at the examination held some time ago…

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Smaller Deficit Railway Operations SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 3

While it was estimated a short time ago that the Railway Department's deficit for the financial year ending to-day would be £1,400,000, it is now…

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£504 in Fines Long List Of Motor Offences GOSFORD

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 7

When James Scott (40), appeared before the Gosford Police Court to-day on a charge of being an unlicensed driver, crossing the yellow line and…

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AT 40 MILES Speeding Motorists NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

Three men were each fined £3, with 5/6 costs, in the Summons Court to-day for exceeding the 30 miles speed limit on Maitland Road, Islington…

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New Motor Cycle Number Plates SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 6

A new type of number plate for use on motor cycles will be introduced on Monday. The Commissioner for…

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Motor Vehicle Tests

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

Beginning from August 1 next, all motor vehicles have to be tested for their efficiency before registration will be renewed. Application forms…

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Motorist Convicted Two Charges Fines and Costs Total £15/16/

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 5

Considerable evidence was submitted at the Muswellbrook Police Court recently in the charge Police v. James Henry Fitzgerald on charges…

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Killed in Railway Tunnel

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 2

Caught by the rush of air caused by the approach of two trains, a number of workmen were sucked from their safety niches at the mouth…

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Railway Department's Deficit Estimate of £1,350,000

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 June 1939 · page 6

Although it yas estimated some weeks ago that the Railway Department's deficit for the financial year ending to-day would be £1,400,000, it…

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Belmore Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 12

Mr. A. Howarth, M.L.A., has received the following letter from Mr. S. R. Henderson, secretary of the Department of Main Roads:—"With…

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The Friendly Road

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 12

NERVES.—It has become finite common to hear people complain of their "nerves." When they become irritable, short tempered…

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Broken Axle Mishap To Goods Train Mails Delayed Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 1

The axle of a goods train collapsed between Brogan's Creek and Excelsior, on the Far West line, last night, and mail trains were held up…

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