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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

2,677 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 69 of 134

At the End of the Road CHAPTER VIII.—Continued

Singleton Argus · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

"Now," said Marie Emmerson, after they had found a seat on the balcony, "what did father and Mr Walford have to talk about that…

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Travelling Stock Courtesy by Motorists

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 10

(Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales). The Graziers' Association of New South' Wales and other…

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Railway Time-table Lack of Week-end Facilities From Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 6

Complaints are often made that the present railway time-table does not afford facilities for residents of the Merriwa district wishing to visit Sydney,…

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Injured by Motor Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

John Mathews, 48, was dismantling a signal motor this afternoon when he was struck, receiving abrasions to the forehead, concussion and shock…

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Woman Killed in Lorry Smash Struck By Motor Lorry SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 2

Mrs. Eliza Cameron, 73, of Auburn, was fatally Injured when struck by a motor lorry in Parramatta-road, Auburn…

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Vital Ruling Motorists Under The Influence Fatal Accidents Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

An important ruling governing future trials for manslaughter, where motor cars are involved and there is a suggestion of liquor, was given by…

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Five Fined Trespassed On Railway Property DUNGG

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 3

Before Messrs. J. T. Williams and H. E. Cox, Js.P., at the Dungog Police Court, five men were fined for having trespassed on railway property…

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Tax on Motor Cars Chancellor Explains

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 8

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (England) gave as a substantial reason for increasing the horse power tax on motor cars that he desired…

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Walked Off Train Had Been Asleep SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 11

Stepping from a train an it was approaching the East Hills railway station last night. James Green. 70, of Tower-street, East Hills, fell to the…

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The Friendly Road the Spirit of Thankful

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 6

NESS. Most people, despite the faults common to everybody, are possessed bt varying moods in which thankfulness is rarely…

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New Road—glen Innes to Grafton Cabinet To Decide SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 1

It is understood that the State Cabinet will shortly consider building a new road between Glen Innes and Grafton as an…

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Motor World Riding Comfort Quadricoil Springing the Oldsmobile

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 8

The chassis springs of a motor car, in order to provide maximum riding comfort, must have several important characteristics…

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Amazing Motor Accident Man On Murder Charge Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 1

A sequel to a remarkable "motor accident" recently, was the appearance in the Auckland police court of Wil liam Paki, a Maori. He was charged…

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"Hobby for Rich" The First Motor Wedding

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 2

The first man in Britain to use a car at his wedding was William Riley, on April 14, 1900. At that time motoring was still regarded as a hobby for…

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Weak Spots in Motors Found Out By Cold Weather

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 8

The recent spell or cold weather is finding the weak spots in many motor car batteries, according to the report of the N.R.M.A.'s metropolitan Patrol…

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Food for Thought Australian Motor and Driving Licences Striking Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 8

The rate at which Australians are taking out motor driving and riding licences provides food for thought, besides indicating that more and more is the automobile being used by the nation and its people…

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Modern Motor Car Treads Wearing Properties

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 8

Motorists whose driving experiences do not reach back to the early "Twenties," can hardly appreciate the remarkable advance…

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British Motor Census Huge Sum Invested

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 8

A census recently taken in Great Britain by the National Service Committee of the retail, motor industry of that country, with…

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Motor Trucks Run On Gas

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 July 1939 · page 5

Motor trucks run with producer-gas increased more in favour in France in 1938 than in any previous year. In 1934…

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At the End of the Road CHAPTER VIII.—Continued

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 4

Smith looked after the departing car for some minutes, in deep thought. He was in a curious position, and he would have to move…

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