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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

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Proposed Pedestrian Bridge at Weston Mine Stoppage Likely If Something Not Done

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 1

He was told that two collieries were likely to stop work if council did not do something about the the proposed pedestrian bridge over the railway at Weston, Cr. T. Fell said at a meeting of Kearsley…

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Road Tax Will Bring Unemployment Works Manager Says Production Will Ease

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 4

The manager of Waterloo Brickworks (Mr. A. Way) said this morning he would have to reduce his staff if the Government decided to go ahead with its plan to restrict road transport by imposing road…

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Mayoral Report. Plan for Railway Accommodation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 1

In his report to the Municipal Council on Wednesday night, the Mayor, Ald. G. S. E. Adams, stated that he had been informed that the Railway Commissioners had made representations to the…

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Railway Notes (By "Tell Me.")

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 4

Railways are on top again with the defeat of Colliery No. 2 on Saturday last to the tune of 8-3. The old combination, Terry…

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Killed In Motor Collision

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 4

GLOUCESTER: Mr. Edward Stanton a resident of Gloucester River for many years, was killed when a car in which…

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Motor Driver Remanded

Maitland Mercury · Friday 18 July 1952 · page 5

Douglas Francis Lionel Lemond, 44, labourer, of Thomas-street, Hamilton, was remanded in the Maitland…

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Rail and Road Transport Local Rail Figures Sound Why Staff Retrenchment?

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1952 · page 1

If the Railway Department is genuinely out after business, why start with staff retrenchment. Why not win back public confidence with plenty of service. No one can expect complete service…

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Gloucester Man Killed in Motor Accident

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1952 · page 1

In a motor accident on the Pacific Highway between the saleyards and Mr. J. Lane's residence on Tuesday…

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Road Safety Prizes

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 July 1952 · page 2

The president of the Singleton branch of the Road Safety Council, Mr. Clive Bourke, will present prizes to…

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Salvaging Crashed Tram

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 July 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY: A floating crane is being used to-day to salvage a tram which yesterday crashed into Sydney Harbour, near…

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Vacancies On Railway

Maitland Mercury · Monday 21 July 1952 · page 2

The Railway Department still had vacancies for 1000 tradesmen hut no other type of labour, a department…

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Frefabs For Railway Workers

Singleton Argus · Monday 21 July 1952 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK. — In his report to the Municipal Council last week, the Mayor (Ald.G.S.E.Adams)stared…

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Flag Bridge Afternoon

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1952 · page 2

Maitland branch of the Country Women’s Association will conduct a Hag bridge in the C.W.A. Hall Balwer street,…

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Fencing of Roads

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 23 July 1952 · page 1

Mr. Howard stated it has been noticed that parts of Council roads have been enclosed by fences, apparently…

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Local and General News Road Safety Prizes

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 July 1952 · page 2

Road Safety prizes were presented by the president of the Singleton Branch. Mr. Clive Bourke at a special…

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Refusal to Reclassify Roads

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1952 · page 4

QUIRINDI: Recently the Tamarang Shire Council asked interested councils to co-operate in having Main…

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“Death Railway” Cemeteries

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1952 · page 2

SINGLETON: The British ambassador to Siam (Mr. G. A. Wallinge) said he knew noching to confirm reports…

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Train Service To Greta

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 4

Greta Progress Association has been advised by the Railways Department that it could grant requests for extra…

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Tar-sealing Whittingham Road

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 3

The deputy president of Patrick Plains Shire Council (Cr. A. F. Pankhurst) Cr. S. R. Nichols mill…

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Road Named After Shire Councillor

Maitland Mercury · Friday 25 July 1952 · page 4

SINGLETON: A road which being contracted in the Patrick Plains Shire. Council in the Lower Radford area will…

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