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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1953

1,022 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 52

Motor-cyclist Injured

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 5

Private Alex Dixon, of Barton-street, Kurri Kurri, was taken to Kurri Hospital by Kurri Ambulance on…

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Two Die in Motorcycle Accident Collided With Horse

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 5

One man was killed and another fatally injured when [?] to [?] they were riding collided…

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Railwaymen Enjoy Annual Picnic

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 4

THE Mechanical Branch Employees' picnic, which embraces all locomotive employees at Muswellbrook, was held at…

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Award To Former Railway Officer

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 4

An Imperial Service Medal was awarded to Mr. R. L. Burns, of 11 Lorn-street, Lorn, by the Governor of…

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Two Killed When Motor Cycle Collided with Horse

Maitland Mercury · Friday 6 March 1953 · page 4

Two young men were fatally injured when a motor cycle collided with a horse on the Main-road. East Greta, just…

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Maitland Show Train Service

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1953 · page 1

The daily train from Newcastle will leave Maitland to-day (Saturday) at 6.20 p.m., an hour later than usually on…

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Railway Picnic at Maitland

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1953 · page 6

Over 2,000 visitors from Hunter Valley centres attended the annual railway picnic held on Maitland Park on…

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Road Accidents ln Newcastle Area

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 10 March 1953 · page 2

NEWCASTLE: Three people were killed and 73 injured in 246. accidents in Newcastle police sub-district in February:…

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To Press for New England Road Link

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 1

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce decided on Tuesday, night, on the motion of Messrs. R. Rye and S. B. Relf, to…

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From Our Sydney Correspondent: Bride's Train Appliqued With Flower Wedding of Stroud Boy and Sydney Girl

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 4

Bowls of gladioli and dahlias, and guests' pews adorned with frangipanni and white ribbon rosettes, made the beautiful St. Alban's Church of England, Epping, a perfect setting for the very…

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Motorists lined for speeding

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 1

The following persons were fined by Mr. C. K. Ward, S.M. at Singleton Court on Monday for exceeding the…

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River Silted Above Level Of Bridge

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 4

Condition of the Dalwood and Maiville Ford bridges will be brought to the attention of the Hunter Valley…

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Inspection Of Motor Factory

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 2

Mr. R. B. Stocker, proprietor of Stocker’s Bales and Service, Maitland, will [?] Melbourne [?] as a guess of…

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Glen Oak Road

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 4

The section of Glen Oak Clarence Town road known as Strock’s has been the subject of much discussion…

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Bus Company Asks For Road Repairs

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

Representatives of Fogg’s Motors Pty. told Port Stephens Shire Council that if something were not done…

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Speed kills 1in 5 on N.S.W. roads

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 4

Speeding drivers and motor cyclists were responsible for the death of 145 persons, more than…

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Upper Hunter Shire Council Soldier Settlers' Belltrees Road to be Dedicated

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 4

The Upper Hunter Shire Council will have dedicated a road now serving soldier settlers in the Belltrees district, so that assistance can be given in the future. In the past, being an undedicated road, Shire Council…

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To-day’s Leader Something Can Be Done Speed The Cause Of Road Deaths

Maitland Mercury · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY: One fifth of the road deaths last year were caused by speeding drivers and motor eyel[?]ts…

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Mayoral Report to Council Compensation—threat to Close Taxi Office —Bank Building—train Services—queen Elizabeth Street—coal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. G. S. Adams) submitted a number of matters for consideration at the meeting held on Wednesday…

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Motor Cycle Alight

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 March 1953 · page 3

Western Fire Brigade was called out late on Wednesday night, when a motor cycle caught alight in Fourth-street,…

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