Took Motor-cycles without Owners Consent. Fined on Two Charges
On two charges of having taken and used a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner, Russell John Birt, of Chatham-street, Hamilton, was…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1949
1,284 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 65
Motor Cycle Club
Club activities have been hampered by the rainy weather lately, but this hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of members, who continue to roll up to…
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The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced today that arrangements have been made for the issue of excursion…
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CESSNOCK, Tuesday. — Peter Button, of Talbot-street, Broadmeadow, was charged at Cessnock Police Court to-day, before Mr. F…
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MUSWELLBROOK: A communication from the Railway Department read at the Municipal Council meeting sought approval…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The N.S.W. Premier. Mr. McGirr, has intervened to prevent .work on the hew Sandy Hollow-Maryvale railway line beings closed down. The state Movement has…
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The New Souith' Wales Premier (Mr. J. MeGirr) has intervened to prevent work on the new Sandy Hollow-Maryvale • railway line being closed down. The Slate Government liad expended • £2,000,000 on the…
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The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced today that arrangements have been made for the issue or excursion tickets in April. On each line these…
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BRISBANE. Friday. — Mrs. Jessie Marion Dowling, 49, of Jamieson-street, Redcliffe, was killed instantly when she fell in…
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SINGLETON, Friday. — The president (Cr. A. F. Pankhurst) at the shire meeting urged ratepayers not to send in complaints…
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Northumberland County Council decided yesterday to deter consideration of a proposal from Newcastle Council to erect a traffic…
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Patrick Plains Shire Council is concerned about the number of exaggerated complaints it is receiving about…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Obituary : the Late Mrs Eleanor Bridge
There passed away at Brentwood Hospital, Musuwellbrook, on Saturday last, Mrs. Eleanor Bridge, a most highly respected…
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GENEVA: A black spanner on a white background, and a telephone receiver, similarly conspicuous, are among 81 road signs recommended…
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Official figures of road accidents in N.S.W. for 1948, compared with those for 1947, show increases of 2.8 per cent…
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A report issued by the Maryvale Sandy Hollow Railway league states that 10 Local, Government bodies have each contributed £5 to the…
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MUSWELLBROOK: At the Railway Social Club’s party. Messrs. Bruce, Smith, Ray Street and J. Leddon were the recipients of gifts…
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The Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) is considering a proposal to 'hold a tram and bus ticket lottery once a month…
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SYDNEY, Sat.—According to Mr. J. Y. Sangster, chairman of directors of the English Triumph Engineering Co., Australia is “the…
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After years of faithful service, the most famous aeroplane ever built—the DC3—is at last being replaced in many airlines…
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