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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

1,221 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 56 of 62

Cessnock Motor Cycle Club Notes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 10

All local riders will be journeying to Aberdeen this Sun[?]ay to take part in the race meeting to be conducted by…

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New Horizons for the Family Motorist Standard Announces New Economy 10-h.p. Cadet

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 4

Family motoring takes on a new meaning with [?]he introduction of the Standard. 10-h.p. Cadet; new orisons come within reach of the average Austraan family, in a car as modern as the moment…

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Dept. Inquiry Into Railway Duplication

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 2

The Transport Department has told the Hunter Valley Associated Chambers of Commerce that it is…

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Mr. Jim White Hurt in Motor Accident

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 10

Mr. Jim White, of "Edinglassie," is a patient in the Mater Misercordiae Hospital, South Brisbane. Mr…

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New Horizons for Family Motorists Standard's New Economy 10 h.p. Cadet

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 6

Family motoring takes on a new meaning with the introduction of the Standard 10 h.p. Cadet; new…

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£50 Fine for Railway Man

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 November 1954 · page 13

A railway engine - driver found guilty of being under the influence of liquor while in charge of the North-west…

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Bombah Point Road Repairs

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1954 · page 6

A working bee, organised Mr. C. Hopkins of the Progress Association, Bulahdelah, hopes to bring the…

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Highlights of Australian Road Accident Statistics

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1954 · page 3

Most victims of fatal accidents on Australian roads are in the prime of life. In 1953, 58 per cent, of…

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Motor Cycle Racing at Aberdeen Outstanding Success of Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 November 1954 · page 8

The most successful motor cycle T.T. meeting to be held in the North in recent times, took place at [?]e Aberdeen "Boomerang" circuit on Sunday last, when a crowd of approximately 2000 witnessed…

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Stroud Road Spring Fair

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1954 · page 2

The Annual Spring Fair held in the Mission Hall, Stroud Road, recently, was an outstanding success, both…

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Wallarobba Shire Council Clarence Town Bridge

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1954 · page 2

Mr. J. F. Stewart, engineer, told last meeting of Wallarobba Shire Council in Dungog that he had inspected the Clarence Town bridge over the Williams River, in company with an officer…

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Train De-railment Near Butter Factory

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1954 · page 1

Three trucks of a north-bound goods train were derailed near Dungog Butter Factory on Monday morning…

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Extracts From ‘Mercury’ Files 50 Years Ago November 17, 1904 Maitland Tramway

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 November 1954 · page 2

Inquiries having been made regarding the matter and information regarding construction' of the proposed line of…

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“Accidental Death” Finding On Railway Cleaner At Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 17 November 1954 · page 2

Maitland deputy coroner (Mr. V. R. Jenkins) yesterday returned o verdict of accidental death at the inquest on the death of a 40-years-old railway cleaner. The dismembered body of the cleaner, Anthony…

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Strategic Roads

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 November 1954 · page 2

THE Commonwealth Aid Roads Bill has become law, and a little more money from the petrol tax is available to the States for work on their roads, but the provision is not adequate…

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[?]Strategic Roods Privy Council Decision Loss To Railways

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 18 November 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY: The Railways Department will lose £1,000,000 a year by yesterday’s decision of the Privy Council in…

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Kimberleys... Land Of Beef Urgent Need For Better Roads

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 November 1954 · page 7

IN THE VAST, SPRAWLING, ALMOST UNPEOPLED NORTH-WEST OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA A MERE HANDFUL OF SHEEP AND CATTLE GRAZIERS WITH THEIR…

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Shipping Companies Affected By Road Tax Judgment SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 November 1954 · page 12

The removal of road tax on inter-State haulers is already. seriously affecting shippings companies and the Railway Department, Motor Transport Superintendent Walsh said to-day…

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Motor Cycle Racing at Aberdeen Outstanding Success of Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 November 1954 · page 2

The most successful motor cycle T.T. meeting to be held in the North in recent times took…

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Four Injured On Roads

Maitland Mercury · Monday 22 November 1954 · page 2

Four people were injured in motor accidents in Maitland over the week-end. The accidents occurred on…

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