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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

1,253 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 63

Motor Truck Smashes Through Railway Gates; Escapes

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — A grey coloured truck, which is alleged to have battered its way through railway boom gates at Villa wood level crossing, five miles from Parramatta, at about 7 a.m. today is being sought I by the police. The truck shattered all four gates in its wild career…

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15Th Body Removed From Qld Train Wreck Driver Was Trapped For Five Hours

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 3

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—Latest check of the casualty roll in yesterday’s disastrous railway smash at Camp Mountain sets the figure at 15 dead and 30 injured…

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The Burning Question: Housing Railway Men's Position Discussed by Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Muswellbrook Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present: Aldermen E. C. Humphries…

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Restoration of Transport in Melbourne Full Tram Services

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1947 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. — It is estimated that, despite yesterday’s settlement of the metal trades dispute, which has been paralysing Victoria’s heavy industries, power plants and Government transport, it will be at least two weeks before…

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First Football Special Train for Many Years

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 2

On Sunday next, the first special football train to run for many years will leave the Singleton railway station for Tamworth, where Country…

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Many Big Organisations Intent on Road Finance Singleton Meeting Led to Disclosures

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 4

Many organisations, with Statewide membership, are following tip intently the matter of finance for country roads, it was…

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Inquiry Ordered Into Terrible Train Disaster Queensland Tragedy Accounts for 16 DEATHS: 28 INJURED

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 1

The Queensland Government has ordered an inquiry into Monday's train disaster in which 16 people were killed and 28 injured. The Premier of Queensland (Mr. Hanlon) announced the…

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Petrol Tax Wanted for Roads

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 2

SINGLETON : A special meting of the Singleton branch of the Primary producers Union was held to consider decision of…

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Fell From Train at 60mph

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Thursday,—Raymond Alfred Fortheringham 21 a sailor, who last night fell from an express hovelling at more…

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Motor Cyclist Injured

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 5

A motor cyclist, Norman White, 24. of High-street, West Maitland,-was injured and taken to Maitland Hospital, following a collision with…

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Guard Dies on Train

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 3

WOLLONGONG, Friday. —Marcos Graham, [?] guard on yesterday afternoon’s Sydney-Kiama train, was [?] dead in his van…

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Italian Cars Win Road Race

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

LONDON, May 8.— Italian cars won the first and second places in the Jersey, International road race with a pre-war type British…

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Road Larrikins (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 10

Sir,—I should be pleased if you would grant me space in your Paper to bring the following to the notice of the public in general, and to motor cyclists in…

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Six Singleton Footballers for Sunday's "Group" Games Big Patronage of Special Train Anticipated

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 5

Six Singleton players will figure in Group teams which will play at Tamworth on Sunday, in one game for the purpose of…

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From the Stockyard Rails Views of Man on the Land. Motor Bike Hogs

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 10

Horsemen especially appreciated the "Eagle's" leading article drawing attention to the utter contempt for the rules of the road shown by many with motor…

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Shortage of Electric Motors

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

During a visit to the DenmanMuswellbrook district recently, Mr. F. J. Segdwick, producers' representative on the Milk Board,…

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Suspension OF Motor Driver’s Licence

Maitland Mercury · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 4

SINGLETON, Friday.—Palmer, Irwin Coulter Gardner was fined £15, and automatically had his motor driver’s licence suspended…

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Local and General News Long Motor Cycle Tour

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 4

Mr. Ken George, of Greenlands, has returned home after a three weeks' motor cycle tour, during which time he travelled 1300 miles…

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Souvenired Bell Is Now Railway Souvenir Troops' Dinner Caller Back in Its Old Place

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 May 1947 · page 1

The bell souvenired some few years ago From this area, and reported some time ago to have come from the Whittingham…

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Don’t Follow Tram Tracks

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1947 · page 1

SYDNEY Saturday—The popular song of a former generation, F[?] the tram [?] is out of favour with the N.R.M.A [?]…

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