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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

1,046 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 38 of 53

Motor Truck Stolen

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 3

A motor tuck, owned by H. Eckert, of Bolwarra was stolen from Elgin street, West Maitland, last night. it was…

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Rabbits on Railway at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 3

SINGLETON Thurs.—The Secretary for Railways wrote to Denman-Singleton Pastures Protection Board asking where' rabbits…

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Anzac Avenue Bridge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 8

The Engineer reported to the Cessnock Council meeting on Tuesday night that he had made a further inspection of the Anzac Avenue…

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No Train Crushes For Politicians

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 1

An unconverted Dakota transport plane has been made available to Parliamentarians travelling to Canberra from Melbourne…

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Transport of Wool by Road

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 1

Mr. R. B. Nott, M.L.A., states that as the result of his personal representations on behalf of the Scone Graziers' Association, the…

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Road to Barrington Tops Agitate Now, Says Wallrobba Shire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 3

At Tuesday's meeting of Wallarobba Shire Council, Cr. J. B. Carlton (President) said that Council should got busy about agitating for a road to…

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Mr. Arthur ('Tony') O'Neill Killed in Motor Accident Wife Seriously Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 5

It is with deep re[?] we have to publish the report of the death of Arther O'Neill, brother of Mrs. R. E. Smith, of the…

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Two Marines in Trouble Larceny and Using a Motor Truck

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 1

Two Royal Navy Marines were before the Muswellbrook Police Court yesterday on charges of larceny and taking and using a…

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Motor Vehicles For South Africa

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 1

LONDON Sept. 14 — South Africa, through James Simpson, controller of motor vehicles, has purchased vehicles valued at…

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Railway Revenue for August

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 September 1945 · page 2

Total revenue handled at the local railway station during August was £0636, according to the monthly returns. Of this amount, £2064 was…

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War Bridge at Cwa Rooms

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1945 · page 2

The Maitland branch of [?] Country Women’s Association will conduct the third of the [?] of war bridge afternoons…

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Mail Delivery at Eastville Bad Roads Stop Extension

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 September 1945 · page 2

Because of the unsatisfactory condition of the roads there, the Postal Department has deferred request for extension of the…

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Bourke To Cunmumiila Railway

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 September 1945 · page 5

CANBERRA Wed —The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture, Mr. Scully, advocnted the building of a railway between…

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Man Killed on Railway

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 19 September 1945 · page 3

NEWCASTLE Wed.—At 5.30 a.m. to-day the body of a man was found on the main northern railway line near Hamilton,…

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3982 Died on Slave Railway

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 September 1945 · page 2

BRISBANE Thursday. — Members of a party of 16 New Zealand prioress of war who arrived by air from Singapore, said…

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1000 Men Needed for Motor Industry

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 September 1945 · page 6

SYDNEY Thurs.—The motor industry could place Possibly 1000 men in employment immediately to meet present lack of…

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1000 Miles' Road Race. 19 Competitors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 2

There are 19 competitors for the 1000-mile European Victory Road Race which will start from Sydney at 9 a.m. to-morrow. The riders will start from…

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High-level Bridge Wanted at Glendon Deputation to Shire Council

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 6

A deputation comprising Messrs S. H. Nichols, A. E. Vickers, W. H. Vickers, A. M. Meissner, S. Burns, and Max Shearer,…

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Competitors In 1000 Mile Road Race Coming Through Singleton

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 5

Competitors in the victory 1,000 mile cycle road race will be coming through Singleton on Sunday morning, next…

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Working on the Siam-Burma Railway. Jungle Camp Horrors

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 1

Writing from Singapore, S/Sgt Garry Rickwood states:— "My health is fairly good. I have fortunately dodged all those stomach…

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