Stern Railway Warning
SYDNEY Sat—The Railway Commissioner, Mr. Hartigan, to-day announced that sterner action was to be taken…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1942
1,225 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 56 of 62
Special Work for Army Objectors Road-making, Charcoalburning, and Vegetable Growing
About 100 conscientious objectors in military classes 1, 2 and 3 are to be called up for essential work, such as road-mending, charcoal-burning,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Muswellbrook Shire Council Monthly Meeting. Overtime to Be Worked on Roads
The monthly meeting of the Muswellbrook Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present:—Crs. R. Clendinning (President), Jas…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Advanced Units Enter Libya. Debris Blocks Enemy on Hellfire Pass Road. CAIRO
The situation in Hellfire Pass in Libya is confusing. It is not yet clear whether the fleeing enemy is able to clear a path through the debris on the narrow road. British advanced forces plunged into Libya only a few hours after the Italian and German rearguard…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Advancing Allies on Rommel's Heels Fleeing Forces Hard Pressed on Narrow Road(AUSTRALIAN Associated Press)
CAIRO Nov. 5—The situation in die Hell Fire Pass area Libya is confusing. It it not clear whether the Seeing enemy hat been able to clear a path through the debris on narrow road caused by heavy bombing…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Britain's Railway Women Take Over The Steel
Over 500,000 British women fire helping to run the railways in place of men called to the forces. Many of them have taken over from their husbands or brothers. They are carrying on the key job of dealing with an ever-increasing volume of war-time…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Robbery At Railway Station
SYDNEY . Tuesday. —While bending, over a [?] checking tickets at Berowra [?] station early last night Clive…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Quorrobylong Road Repairs
The shire engineer, Mr. W. R. Lindsay, reported to Tarro Shire Council to-day that during the week he had been in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Choice Butter From Stroud Road
During the period August 1, 1941, to October 31, 1942, 448,309 1bs choicest butter, representing 100 per cent, of the total cream…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Lorry Restrictions
Mr. R. B. Nott, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following official letter from Mr. M. O'Sullivan, Minister for Transport:…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Figures for October
Figures released in connection with business at Singleton railway station for the month of October disclose an appreciable increase on the previous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disposal of v Surplus Motors After the War
Very wisely, the British Government has already decided on a definite policy In respect of the disposal after the present war…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shortage of Spare Motor Parts
The spare parts shortage In Australia, which has been Intensified by the problem of obtaining sufficient ’skilled labour, should…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →London's Tram Lines Wrenched Up Building Tanks and Battleships
Britain's old tram rails, tons of which are going into the melting-pot every day, will soon roll out of war factories all over the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Friendly Road
CLASH OF IDEAS. To-day as never before various ideas of life have clashed with consequences the world not yet determined…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Choice Butter From Stroud Road
During the period August 1, 1941, to October 31, 1942, 448,309 lbs. choicest butter, representing 100 per cent. of the total cream received and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Lorry Restrictions. Producers Obtain Concessions
Mi1. R. B. Nott, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Minister for Transport:—"I am writing with further…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Plea for Road Courtesy
A plea for more courtesy to drivers of motor vehicles fitted with producer gas plants is made by the chief engineer of the N.R.M.A., Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Tyres For Bush Fire Fighters
The Chief Secretary (Mr. Baddeley) stated to-day that the Commonwealth authorities were being approached with a view to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Vehicle Was Too Long
NEWCASTLE Wed— Henry Ernest Lister of Newcastle-street, East Maitland was fined £3, with 8/ costs, of seven days, in…
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