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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

1,139 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 41 of 57

Bengalla Soldiers' Settlement Road

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 3

The Shire Council at its meeting yesterday received a letter from the Department of Main Roads with reference to the…

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Road Repairs Will Have to Satisfy Drivers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 1

Despite the Kearsley Shire Council's threat to take action against them if they refused to drive…

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Sea Mystery Missing Motor Ship Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 2

Shipping authorities in Sydney are completely baffled by the disappearance of the 430-ton motor ship, Awahou. The vessel, with…

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No Permit For Road Haulage

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1952 · page 5

Wallace A. Shaw, of Boggo[?] was fined £30, with 12/. costs, in Newcastle court, and was ordered to pay £35/2/…

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Dungog Railway to Retain Status

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 September 1952 · page 1

Station Master Ramm, of Dungog, has received advice from the Railway Commissioner that Dungog and all…

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Hints For Motor Owners

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1952 · page 5

Spark plugs should be tested occasionally with a reliable tester and replaced it faulty, says the N.R.MA. To ensure…

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Load Limit on Bridge

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 5

SINGLETON: The four-ton Load limit on the Bulga Bridge is causing incova[?]to limber trucks hauling logs…

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Railway to Morpeth

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 5

No decision had bees made on the closing of the East Maitland-Morpeth railway, the [?] superintendent (Mr…

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Road Safety Council Criticism Unfair

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

Two meetings of the Maitland branch of the Road Safety Council had been called since the dropping be held next week the branch treasurer (Mr. N. Hookey) said to-day…

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Our Letter Box Barrington Tops Road to the Editor:—

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

Dear Sir,—I have read with interest the Shire Council's discussion on the Barrington Tops Road, Cr. Collison's remarks are…

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Woman and Child Dead After Shooting Affray Senior Constable in Critical Condition Bodies Found in Motor Car Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

A woman and child are dead and a senior police constable on leave from Casino on the North Coast is in a…

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Motor Driver Sent to Goal Convicted On Four Charges

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 7

Edward John Lovelace appeared before Mr. J. B. Hodgson, S.M., at the Police Court on Wednesday on charges of having, on 12th September last, driven a motor vehicle in Bridge Street while…

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Motor Registration

Maitland Mercury · Friday 19 September 1952 · page 2

CANBERRA: Registrations of new motor vehicles last August totalled 10,831 compared with 31,878 in August…

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Morpeth Residents Protest on Train

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1952 · page 8

Over 60 Morpeth residents attended a public meeting in that town on Wednesday to strongly protest against any…

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Roads And Structures In Bad State Of Disrepair Engineer reports to Stroud Shire after wide inspection

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1952 · page 2

Stroud Shire Engineer (Mr. Marks) reported to last meeting of Council that during the month he had inspected approximately 70 per cent of all roads within the Shire. The Engineer said it is apparent from these inspections that generally the roads and structures are in a bad state of repair…

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Police Road Safety Blitz

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 6

Officials of the N.R.M.A. have expressed satisfaction with the decision of the Commissioner, of Police…

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Motor Cyclist Killed

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 2

A 29-years old New Australian received fatal Injuries on Saturday night on the Heir. England Highway, East…

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Two Passengers On Motor Cycle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 September 1952 · page 1

Police alleged In the Maitland court to-day that a motor cyclist, who had held a licence than ,12 months carried…

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Passenger Train Cuts to Operate Deputation Unsuccessful

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 3

A deputation from the Coalfields met representatives of South Maitland Railways in Sydney…

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Campaign to Lessen Toll of Road

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 2

The Acting Commissioner of Police, Superintendent C. J. Delaney, said last week that he was launching a…

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