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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

1,225 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 40 of 62

Train Alteration Department’s Explanation

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 2

The District Superintendent of Railways has informed East Maitland Municipal Council that the altered running of the 4.20…

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Female Workers on Railways

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Wednesday.—The announcement that, In order to off not the shortage of male staff during the war, he prepared to…

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Work on the Railways Females to Be Employed As Fully As Possible Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 July 1942 · page 2

Announcing to-day that, in order to offset the shortage of the male staff during the war, Mr. T. J. Hartigan (Railway Commissioner) said…

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Week-end Train Alterations

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 3

The following train alterations are announced: Friday, July 31: There; will no connection at Hamilton for…

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Wrong Use of Train Ticket

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 3

NEWCASTLE Thursday.—For travelling in a railway carriage between Greta and Newcastle with intent to avoid payment, of…

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Mr. Hartigan’s Warning To Train Travellers

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Thursday-—Warning the public against making week-end trip to the country, the Ball way Commissioner, Mr. Hartigan,…

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Women Employees On Railway

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

Recently the Department of Railways .put on 20 women as book no clerks. These.are. per forming their duties…

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Fewer Sale Motor Vehicle

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Thursday [?] vehicle sold [?] the year ended [?] 4450 compared with…

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Germans Cut Vital Railway Russian Counter-Attacks in Don Elbow LONDON

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

If the German claim to have captured Proletarsky Staritza is correct, then the Russian position has materially worsened, while the reported successful German landing on the Taman Peninsular from Kerch, not yet been mentioned either by Moscow or Berlin, will seriously complicate the Russian defence. The capture of Proletarsky Staritz…

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Late News Worsened Russian Position. Reported Enemy Capture of Important Railway Linking the Caucasus. Despite Enemy Advance, Moscow Spokesman Optimistic. Day Approaching When Nazi War Machine Will Be Smashed," He Says. Stockholm Reports Stiffened Russian Resistance on Don. Egypt :: Both Sides Laying Mines. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 1

If the German claim to the capture of Proletarsky-Staritza is correct, then the Russian position has materially worsened, while the…

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Minister’s Warning to Motor Users

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA Friday—A warning was given last night by the Minister for Supply. Mr. Beasley. to operators of motor vehicles on…

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Motor Car Damaged

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

A car and Bren gun carrier Collided on Belmore-road, Loin last night out, fortunately, no one was hurt, The car had one…

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Many Women on Railway Work Still More Required

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

Recently the Department of Railways put on 20 women as booking clerks. These are performing their duties satisfactorily at city and…

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Called-up of Motor Men Deferred

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Saturday.—The call up for motor mechanics and spare parts men one been further deferred until August 31. This will…

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Private Motoring Taboo

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 2

LONDON July 31—The ordinary British motorist will disappear to-morrow from Britain’s roads for the duration. The day…

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Friendly Road

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 5

THINGS THAT REMAIN, Amid what appears to be a dismemberment of what the world has grown accustomed to, and…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Paint Keeps It Safe

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 2

In 10 years only 18 of the 5,000,000 rivets in Sydney Harbour Bridge have deteriorated, said the State Transport Minister…

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British Railways Statiment 50 Trains Lost in War

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 1

British railways announce that enemy action has resulted in the loss of 50 passenger trains since the war began. This was one reason why…

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Road Builders Work "Miracle"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 1

When Darwin was first [?]adied by Japanese bombers, on February 19, it took evacuees game enough to attempt the trip, up to a week to travel…

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Many Women on Railway Work. Still More Required

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 4

Recently the Department of Railways put on 20 women as booking clerks. These are performing their duties satisfactorily at city and…

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