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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

1,382 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 70

Gaol For Taking Motor Cycle

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 1

KURRI KURRI, Thursday. — Ronald David Smith, 18, of Kenny, road, Cessnock, pleaded guilty at Kurri court to-day to a charge of…

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Tram Driver Shot At Depot

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A tram driver who was shot five times outside Waverley tram depot last night is not likely to die,…

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Sandy Hollow to Maryvale Railway Line

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 2

MUSWELLBROOK, Thursday.— The Minister for Transport (Mr. M. O’SuIlivan) has written to the general secretary of the Primary…

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Railway Ambulance

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 February 1950 · page 2

In the examination of Maitland railway ambulance class, the following were successful : W. L. Winsor, 1st certificate: R. M…

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Fears of Road Commissioner

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 7

Commissioner for Road Transport (Mr. R. Winsor), speaking at the road safety exhibition in Newcastle, said the derationing of…

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Peeps Into the Past Singleton – 15, 25, And 50 Years Ago 50 years ago (Taken from the. "Argus" flies week ending February 10, 1960) Road Repairs

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 2

Mr Fitzgerald, M.P. for Robertson, lias received an official letter from the Department of Roads stating that the Minister…

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Motorcycle Dispute (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 3

Sis,—As a member of the motorcycle fraternity for some years and an interested clubman since 1947, may I be permitted to comment on…

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Golden Rule for Motorists

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 8

When I was driving on a street, Where title folk I'm apt to meet Who dash across the street in play— I hope I'll drive in just the way…

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Sandy Hollow to Maryvale Railway

The Scone Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 2

The Minister for Transport (Mr. M. O'Sullivan) has written to the General Secretary of the Primary Producers' Union (Mr. L. J. Johnstone) in reference to the request of the executive council of the union…

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Knocked Down By Hit-Run Motorist

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 4

A bicycle rider had his right leg fractured when he was knocked down by a hit-run motorist on the Branxton-North Rothbury…

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Short-Cut Across Railway Line

Maitland Mercury · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 5

At East Maitland court to-day. Mr. E. I. Cocks, S.M., fined John Robertson, of George-st.. East Maitland, £1 with 10/ court…

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Motor Cycle Nuisance

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 4

Last meeting of Brnaxton Progress Association instructed the secretary (Mr. J. C. Bendeich) to request the local…

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Hospital Hill Road Name Altered to Scott Ave. Council Determines Names of Streets for Gazettal

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 1

The matter of unnamed streets which was deferred from a previous meeting on 12th December, 1949, was finalised at the Dungog Municipal…

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Motor Traffic Useful Rules

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 5

In this issue we are publishing more useful information to drivers and owners of motor vehicles. References to drivers of motor…

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Aldermen Dread Rain Grass Will Grow Rapidly Motor Mower in Garage

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 2

After Ald. N. Adams had moved a motion at Monday's Council meeting that the mower next head towards the corner of Mackay and Lord…

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To-day’s Leader: Education By Cartoon Labour Party Seeking Motorists’ Support Prospects For Increased Petrol Ration

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Feb. 11.—Britain’s Labour Party last night made a counter-bid for the support of Britain’s motorists following Winston Churchill’s pledge on Thursday that the Conservatives would try to ease petrol rationing if returned…

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Motor Cyclist On Four Charges

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 1

Gordon William Akers, 36, a labourer, of 96 Louth Park-road, Maitland, appeared in West Maitland Police Court to-day to…

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Motor Czar Here Again

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 1

Lord Nuffield, 78-year-old motor car magnate and philanthropist, arrived in Australia recently to discuss the…

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Motorist Was Arrogant Said Police Sergeant

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 3

When told he was to be charged With driving a motor vehicle whilst under the Influence of intoxicating liquor, the defendant told police It…

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Car Over Railway Bank

Maitland Mercury · Monday 13 February 1950 · page 4

SYDNEY. Monday.—When a car crashed through the fence of an overhead railway bridge on the Blue Mountains yesterday it…

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