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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,832 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 92

Exceeded Speed Limit Nine Motorists Fined

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 April 1941 · page 4

Fines totalling £15/10/ with £5/ 12/ Copts, were imposed on nine motorists at West Maitland Cohort to-day They were imposed as follow…

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Roads and Bridges

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

BENNETT will always be remembered for his progressive policy i[?] respect to roads and bridges throughout the whole electorate. The farmer…

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Grant for Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 5

The Department of Works and Local Government hag advised Kearsley Shire Council that approval has been given to a grant of £1200 towards…

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Train Service New Riverina Express

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 4

Whilst a convenient, daylight passenger train service is provided by the present Sydney-Wagga Riverina express which stops at all stations…

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Stroud Road Three Soldiers Farewelled

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

A very pleasant function was held in the Mission Hall, Stroud Road, on April 14 to say farewell to three soldiers, Privates L. Wattus, A. Kalie…

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Gloucester-bullahdelah Road Work to Proceed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 5

The Secretory for the Main Roads Department, Mr. S. R. Henderson, has advised Mr. C. E. Bennett, M.L.A., that plans and specifications…

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Improved Southern Train Service Commissioner Introduces New Riverina Express

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

Whilst a convenient daylight passenger train service is provided by the present Sydney-Wagga Riverina Express which stops at all stations…

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Road Work J West Maitland Offer CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 7

West, Maitland Municipal Council informed Kearsley Shire Council that it was prepared to contribute half the control of the constructions of Particular…

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Wages Increased Railway And Tramway Court Finding

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 7

In the Federal Arbitration Court wage increases of 8/a week and in some cases 6/ a week, were granted to about 26 000 employees in the…

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Muswellbrook to Assist in Recruiting Campaign Rally on 9th. MAY. Recruiting Train's Visit

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

The Muswellbrook Recruiting Committee on Tuesday evening, when matters in connection with the new campaign to increase the…

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Queen of the Railway's Competition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

MISS LURLINE HUTCHISON, Muswellbrook's candidate in the "Queen of the Railways" competition now being held throughout New South Wales…

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Darling Harbour New Railway Offices Opened

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 5

Perhaps the railway depot of most interest to the primary producer, apart from the siding at which he despatches his wool, wheat and…

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Pedal Cyclist Trouble To Motorists Many Complaints

Maitland Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

The pedal cyclist again has pedalled his way into State-Wide unpopularity. From places as far apart as Albury and Lismore,…

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Rover Motors' Great Night Messrs. Fairfull and Stokes Honored

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

On Tuesday night last, at Plumb's Cafe, Rover Motors Ltd. held their annual dinner. The President of the Kearsley…

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Dora Creek Bridge

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 3

The Department of the Army has informed Newcastle Chamber of Commerce that the request for a bridge over Dora Creek, had been…

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The Friendly Road

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

To men whose liverhood comes from the land, the name of Luther, Burbank will be though of as the pattron saint of the soil,…

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Greek Campaign The Last Bridge head German Bases Daily War Commentary issued by the Commonwealth Department of Information.)

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 5

The completion of the evacuation of Imperial troops from Greece ends a campaign which resulted in a severe British…

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Safety First ''No Accident" Drive On Railways

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 2

The New South 'Wales railways are proud of their safety record and well they might be, having carried no less than 2,200,000,000…

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Man Knocked Unconscious in Train

Singleton Argus · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

"I thought it was a bomb," said Charles Lonergan, 60, of Belmore, after he had been struck on the head by a stone thrown through the…

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Motor Cyclist Injured Woy Wox

Maitland Mercury · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

Walter Gates, 81, of Pokolbin-road, Adamstown, suffered head injuries and lacerations when a motor-cycle which he was driving ran off the…

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