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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,832 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 27 of 92

Construction of Road Labour In Dispute Councils to Meet

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

When the president and engineer of Lake Macquarie Shire Council asked permission to attend the next meeting of Tarro Shire Council on…

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Flag Bridge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 4

Red Cross funds were increased by 22/ from the results of a flag bridge party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Edmonds on March 26. Mr…

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Humorous Japanese Road Signs

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 5

In Japan, translations to warn English and American tourists had, in days gone by, a delightful spice of humour and courtesy—like the…

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Train Passenger Unconscious Stone Through Open Window

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 8

Edward Phelan, 23, of Hamilton, was knocked unconscious when struck on the left eye by a piece of sandstone which came through an open…

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Motor Smash At Deep Creek

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 2

Another motor smash occurred at Deep Creek on Sunday afternoon. The tally of accidents there is gradually overhauling that of Alderley…

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Surprise for a Tramp One for the Doctor

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 5

Many tramps in England stay on the road because they love the life, and some of them do not make a bad living. One specialised in trousers…

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Speed Exceeded Motorist Fined At Newcastle NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 1

On February 28, Raymond G. Stockbridge, of the naval station, was sent out after an urgent call in a motor utility track. On Pacific Highway,…

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Motorist Fined Negligent Driving NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 1

Ronald Samuel, Edwin Hipwell, of Waratah, drove a motor car on George-town-road on February 1, and slowe[?] down near Turton-road…

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Drove Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Liquor Appeal Against Conviction Dismissed

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 2

Clarence E. Bonney, timber hauler, of Woolgoolga, told Judge Storkey at Grafton on Wednesday that he could take 30 or 40 drinks without…

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New South Wales Railways. Graziers' Appreciation of Services Rendered

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 8

It is hard to please everybody as the Railways find in their big job of transporting something like 180 million passengers and 17 million tons of…

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The Friendly Road

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 4

THE PATHFINDER. One [?]spects that there is no need to apologise for introducing a semi-religious atmosphere into these…

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Loan Sought Road Plant For Kearsley Shire CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 5

Kearsley Shire Council has decided to apply, through the Department of Works and Local Government for permission to harrow £5500 for the…

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The Motoring World Lighter Cars Possibilities Of The Future New Alloys

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 6

In an interesting survey of the possibilities for the future construction of much lighter cars owing to the greater use of light…

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Two Groups Motor Vehicles In Australia Fuel Supplies

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 6

The dats obtained by the Commonwealth's Liquid Fuel Board from motor owners' application forms for a motor spirit…

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Maryvale Railway

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 4

Mr. A. Said win, of Gulgong, writing to the Council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce on the subject of the construction on of the Maryvale…

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Fell Under Moving Train Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

Harry Hunter, a of Dors Creek fell between the platform and, I train moving out at Newcastle [?] Saturday night. The train was…

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Man Knocked Down Car Overturns Near Weakley’s Bridge Two in Hospital

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

After striking pedestrian on the Newcastle-road, near Weakley’s Flat bridge late on Saturday afternoon, a motor car…

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PRESENTATION At Thornton Railway Station

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

After four years’ service at Thornton railway station. Mr Jack McCann has received office of his promotion to the Newcastle, relief [?]…

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Motor Cycle Off Road Berry

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

Albert Meld and his wife were in jured when the motor cycle they were riding to Krma ran off the road, skidded, and crashed into the…

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Soldiers of Poland Train in Scotland

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 1

Training side by side with the British troops in Scotland, Polish soldiers live and work for the day of their country's liberation. General Gustaw Paszkiewicz, Commander of a Polish Brigade, takes the salute at a march-past of Polish troops. —Dept. Information Photo…

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