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Railways, roads & transport, 1941

1,832 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 56 of 92

Country Railway Refreshment Rooms Buffet Services on Trains Some Charges to Be Reduced

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 4

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has decided that as from August 1, charges for certain services in railway refreshment rooms…

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Abnormal Railway Goods Traffic Mr. Hartigan Seeks Co-operation Don't Hold Up Trucks

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1941 · page 4

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

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The Bridge Controversy. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 3

Sir,—I have read with considerable interest the account of both deputations, also letters which have appeared in the "Argus," in connection with…

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Two in Jured Car Hits Tarro Bridge

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 5

When a motor car ran of the road and hit a invert post at the Tarro Bridge bear Hexham, this morning. injuries were sustained by two…

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Road Plan Port Moresby Port Moresby

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 7

Residents are delighted that the Commonwealth has appropriated £20,000 for the provision of sealed [?] as the present roads are [?]…

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Struck by Train Woman Killed Near Cessnock Coroner’s Finding Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 5

The Cessnock District Coroner, Mr. W. S. Johnson, to-day conducted an inquest into the death of Alice Victory Ceaser, 51. of…

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Head-on, Crash Railway Track Repairer Killed MELBOUENE

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1941 · page 7

A railway track repairer was killed and a ganger critically injured when a rail trolley crashed head on into a motor train in dense fog near. Co…

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No Intference with Main Roads

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 4

The day after the N. R. M A. had voiced a vigorous protest against his reported statement that the Government was considering reducing administrative…

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Fewer Vehicles Use the Bridge Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 1

A Main Roads Department official said to-day that, largely, because of petrol rationing, the number of motor vehicles using the Harbour Bridge…

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Railway Strike Dangers of Spread Over the State Shipping Held Up

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 4

The executive of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen’s Association will to-morrow night decide as to whether members of…

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Sunday Train. Reply from Railway Department

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 8

Mr. D'Arcy Rosa, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Acting Secretary for Railways: "With reference to your…

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Train for Pensioners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 8

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has received from the Acting Secretary for Railways (Mr. W. O. Worsley) a communication which reads:-…

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Struck By Train. Woman's Tragic Death Evidence at Inquest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 1

At Cessnock Courthouse on Wednesday the District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) held an inquiry into the death of Alice Victoria Caesar, 51, of…

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"Disgraceful Treatment!" Lack of Train Facilities for Coalfields Workmen. Mr. Booth's Comments

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 8

At the request of the munition workers and sewer workers on the South Maitland Coalfields who have to proceed to work in the Newcastle…

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Patriotic Committee And Railway War Effort. (To the Editor)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 7

Sir.—I ask for space in your paper to reply to your report in Tuesday's issue on my letter discussed at a meeting of the Muswellbroolc Patriotic…

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Exceeded Speed Limit Motorists Fined At Newcastle NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 1

On June 12, Theodore Wallace Badger, of Belmont, drove a taxi-cab at 60 [?]es on Maitland-road, Mayfield. in the Summons Court…

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Strike on South Maitland Railway Union Statement CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Friday 1 August 1941 · page 5

“In order to make it clear to all mine workers thrown idle by the present strike by the F.E.D. and F.A. to enlist their support in…

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The Friendly Road

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 4

TREASURES IN VERSE. It is a lovely tonic to the mind it look at life through the poet's eyes. Like gold which lies buried in…

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When Care Saved a Life Perils Of The Road

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 4

A driver was proceeding rapidly along a smooth, and deserted highway when he suddenly slowed down as he approached a…

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Woman Tram Conductors Melbourne

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 2 August 1941 · page 5

Women will be employed as assistant conductors' on city trams, the chairman of the Tramways Board (Mr. Bell) announced. They will be paid…

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