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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,832 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 92

Police Patrols Find Many Faults. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 7

Returns of the [?] truck patrols and of other traffic officers show that during the month of May an abnormally high number of traffic…

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Theft at Camp Railway Tickets And Money Youth Charged

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 6

Raymond George Fottell, 19, was charged at the Maitland Quarter Sessions yesterday afternoon with having, at…

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Motor Accident Cessnock Residents Injured NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 5

When a motor–cycle collided with a car at Wallsend, George Stevenson. 54, of Wade–street, Cessnock, and his wife, who were on the motor–cycle,…

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Motor Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 2

The effect of even slightly running brake on fuel consumption is greater than many motorists realise. Brakes…

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S.m. Railway Engine-drivers' Dispute

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 4

An aggregate meeting of engine-drivers who are members of the Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, and Maitland sub-branches of the Fesderated…

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How to Store Motor Cars

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 6

Advice how to store motor cars put out of operation owing to their owners Joining up for military service or deciding to lay…

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Reduced Charges Railway Refreshment Rooms SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 1

The Railway Commissioner, Mr. Hartigan, announced to-day that two eggs, where one appeared before, would be supplied to customers with…

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Sunday Train Movement. General Support

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

General support for the extension of the Sunday afternoon train to Muswellbrook indicates that there is a real need for the…

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Long Point Bridge Controversy. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 3

Sir,—I have read the report of the Long Point bridge deputation of the 18th inst. Mr Heuston stated that the…

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Move to Take Cabs Off Road

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 3

When taxi petrol rations are cut heavily on August 1, the drivers may use all their petrol in five days, and then go off the road…

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Plea Fob Bridge at Dight's Crossing. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 3

Sir,—In a recent issue of the "Argus" I read of a deputation claiming that Long Point bridge was centrally situated to serve many…

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Peeps Into the Past Items Of Other Days 50 Years Ago (From issues of the "Argus" dated July 22 and 25, 1891.) GLendon Bridge

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 3

The following official letter has been received by the Hon. A. J. Gould from the Public Works Department: With reference to your letter on the…

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Abnormal Railway Goods Traffic

Singleton Argus · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 4

The Commissoner for Railways, Mr T. J. Hartigan, appeals to business people for a larger measure of co-operation in the…

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The Friendly Road

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1941 · page 2

ROOSEVELT’S BIG FIGHT: Those who know all the facts and have learned by careful study and observation what is the real…

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European Motor Trades Nazi Govt. Plan

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 26 July 1941 · page 6

According to a report from Vicky France, the intention of the Nazi Government is that the [?] [?] of Germany, France…

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Roads to Munition Works

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 1

It has been ascertained that the Main Roads Department has made arrangements to commence the preliminary construction of roads into…

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The Bridge Controversy. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 3

Sir,—Would you kindly grant me space in your columns to reply in brief to the letter appearing over the signature of Mr H. H. Hobden re the…

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Railway Men Decide To Strike Protest Against Coalfields Award WESTON

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 5

Enginedrivers and firemen employed on South Maitland railways and engaged at collieries on the South Maitland coalfield, decided to-day to strike as a protest against the last award…

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Broke Windows Motor Mechanic Fined NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Monday 28 July 1941 · page 5

On Saturday Charles, Albert Muir, motor mechanic, smashed three windows at Wickham Salvation Army Home. He was arrested by Sergeant…

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Sport of Kings To Train in New Zealand

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 7

WELL-KNOWN trotting-driver ON Sydney tracks. G. B. Noble, who surprised when he won the President's Unhoppled Handicap at Harold…

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