Fell Off Train At Awaba
Colin Doyle, 24, married of St. Peters, received head injuries when he fell from a train last night at Awaba, whilst on his wav…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1949
1,284 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 65
Motor Cyclist Killed
KURRI KURRI, Sat. — At Weston last night the rider of a motor-cycle was killed and a pillion rider-seriously-Injured…
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From next Sunday a number of alterations in naming of trains will provide additional services to Maitland travellers…
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TOKIO, June 13. — Japanese Police believe that rocks found on railroad tracks In the path of the special train bringing…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railwaymen March From Town Hall To Domain Ask Premier To Amend Railway Act
SYDNEY, Monday. — Accompanied by three brats bands, including the Cardiff Band, 5000 railwaymen marched yesterday from the Town Hall to the Domain, where they unanimously carried a motion asking the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dockers Decide to Go Back to Work Signs That Railway May Break
LONDON, June 13—Dockers in Liverpool—one of the ports affected by the British strike in support of the Canadian seamen—decided last night to end their 16 days’ old strike and return to work to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stanford Merthyr Youth's Death Motor-cycle Accident at Weston
A Stanford Merthyr youth was killed and another youth injured when the motor-cycle they were riding [?] skidded and threw them to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Railways' Dispute. London
A delegate meeting of London railwaymen last night resolved to begin general "go slow" tactics in London on 4th July, unless negotiations for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Five Wins and a Third From Six Starts. Local Motor Cyclist's Success
In his second attempt at T.T. riding, motor cyclist Jack Jowett, of Muswellbrook, won five events and a third in six starts at the Tamworth Motor…
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British Railway expert (Mr. John Elliott) said on Tuesday that for efficient operation, Australia's railway…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Go-slow" on U.K. Railways London
A delegate meeting of London railwaymen last night resolved to begin a general "go slow" tactics in London on…
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Another very successful meeting of the Muswellbrook District Motor Cycle Club was held at the track on…
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LONDON, June 14.— A meeting of London railwaymen last night resolved to begin general “go slow” tactics in London on July 4, unless negotiations for a 10/a week rise are resumed by the railway executives…
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BERLIN, June 15.— Refusing to knuckle under to a Communist threat of reprisals, the Western Berlin railway workers hare, by a six to one majority, voted to continue their strike…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Proving Ground for British Motor Industry
“Regal” Mark 111 overseas model motor each manufactured, by A.E.C. Ltd., Southall, Middlesex, and a Frazer Nash two-seater sports model ear manufactured by Farer Nash Ltd, 400 London Road, let worth, Middlesex. Both vehicles were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Verdict for Railway
After a retirement of 5½ hours a jury at Maitland Circuit Court yesterday afternoon brought in a verdict for defendant in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Collapsed Bridge Closes Road
The, traffic bridge on the Raymond Terrace-road; near the golf links at East Maitland, collapsed at one and this morning closing…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—A man's body' was found on-the railway lines at Hurl stone Park last night with the head cut off. He…
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GLOUCESTER: A Main Roads engineer is to make a thorough investigation of the Gloucester River bridge, which has been out…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cyclist and Pillion Rider. Injured in Road Crash
Donald Bragg, of 78, Holm Street, Kingsford, and Beryl Hartnett, of 190, Denison Street, Hamilton, sustained severe injuries when a motor cycle…
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