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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

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Troops Will Operate U.S. RAILWAYS Strikers Warned Of “Terrific Dangers” (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 29 December 1943 · page 1

WASHINGTON Dec. 28—The Secretary for War, Mr. Stimson, pointed out to-day that terrific dangers confronted the nation if the railway strike was carried out. He announced that seven railroad presidents had been…

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Seizure of U.s. Railways

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 December 1943 · page 2

The railways dispute in the United States has resulted in President Roosevelt ordering Government possession and control of all railroad…

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Stronger Jap Opposition In New Britain Americans Within Mile Of the Aerodrome (From Our Correspondent)

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 December 1943 · page 1

SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA Thursday—Enemy opposition to the Americans in Cape Gloucester area of New Britain has strengthened, and to-day’s communique reveals that Japanese troops are operating strongly with artillery and…

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Fell Under Tram : Killed

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 30 December 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY Thurs.—When he fell under a tram last evening at Camperdown. John Nicholls, 39, of Leichhardt, was fatally…

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Injured in Road Accident

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 2

WYONG Friday.—Arthur Holland 77, retire farmer of Tuggerah, was severly injured last night when strack by a motor…

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U.s. Railway Strike Off

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 3

The U.S. secretary for War (Mi Stimson) announced on Wednesday that the three remaining railway unions had agreed to cancel the strike…

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Soldier's Body on Railway Line

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 December 1943 · page 2

The body of a Warwick Douglas Thomas (31), returned soldier, was found on the railway line near Goulburn early on Wednesday…

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