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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

1,139 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 57

Young Soldier Killed By Train

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 April 1952 · page 1

SCONE — Robert Douglas McKenzie (24). single, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKenzie, of Scone, was run…

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Full Train Services Expected By Week-end

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 April 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wed. — Moves for the speedy restoration of full train services in N.S.W. were made today by the…

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Bridge at Payne's Crossing Council Protest On Delay

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 April 1952 · page 2

A protest against the delay In the provision of a bridge at Payne's Crossing will be sent to the…

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Motor Cycle Went Through Fence

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 2

Two men were injured when their motor cycle crashed though a barbed wire fence three-quarters of…

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Letter To The Editor Railway Crossing

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 2

Sir,—in reply to Mr Batherland’s letter of the 7th inst, the tacts-of the case are that on Friday, March 21 at…

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Full Train Services Expected By Week-end

The Scone Advocate · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 6

Moves for the speedy restoration of full train services in NSW were made today by the Director of Transport, Mr. R. Winsor, and…

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Scheme to Improve Level Crossings. Overhead Bridge Suggested

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 1

When Muswellbrook Municipal Council representatives meet Railway Department officers on 6th May, they will submit a scheme designed to improve the level crossings in the town. The suggestions will…

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No Motor Tax Concessions for Dairymen

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 1

The Minister for Transport (Mr. W. F. Sheahan) did not hold out any hope of a return of motor vehicle registration…

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Telephone at Railway

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 4

Maitland Chamber of Commerce will ask the Maitland City Council to approach the district telephone officer to…

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Lifting Ban On Motor Driven Planes

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 April 1952 · page 1

DUSSELDORF: West German Transport, Minister Chri[?],told the German Aero Club yesterday…

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C. W. A. Flag Bridge

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 2

Maitland branch of the Country Women’s Association will conduct the second game in the current series of flag…

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Motorcyclist Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 3

John Jeffery, 19, of Aberdare Street, Kurri Kurri suffered head Injuries, concussion and general abrasions when he fell…

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Overhead Bridge At Weston

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 2

CESSNOCK: A deputation of Kearsley Shire councillors and other interested parties will wait on the Joint Coal…

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Two Injured When Car Leaves Road

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 3

Mr. J. W. Burgman, a farmer, aged 61, of Denman Road Muswellbrook, and his wife were treated for…

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Railway Transfer

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 2

Mr. John Bobultz, who ha been attacked to the staff of Branxton railway as senior porter for the past 18 months…

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Former Railway Man Refutes Statement By Minister About Removal Of Gear

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 2

Mr. David Roberts, of York street, Singleton, today refuted a statement by the Minister for Transport,…

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Motorcycle Road Safety Quest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 5

A social run has been arranged for motor cyclists of Cessnock from Cessnock to Nelson's Bay on Sunday…

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Country Road Maintenance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 5

The Engineer reported to a meeting of Kearsley Shire Council on Tuesday night that, although funds had been…

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Car Leaves Road. Muswellbrook Couple Injured

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 1

Mr. J. W. Burgman, a farmer, aged 61, of Denman Road, Muswellbrook, and his wife were treated for injuries by the…

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Board's Offer for Weston Bridge Unsatisfactory Council Seeks Higher Grant

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 1

Kearsley Shire Council is not satisfied with the Joint Coal Board's offer to make a grant of half the cost of providing a pedestrian overhead bridge at the Weston Railway Station and decided on…

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