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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

1,221 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 62

Test Case On Road Tax

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 December 1954 · page 3

CANBERRA: An unusual test case of the Privy Council decision on road tax may be launched by a Canberra…

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Road To Oakhampton Power House

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 December 1954 · page 2

Maitland City Council will ask the Electricity Commission to reconsider its decision to accept responsibility…

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British Motor Expansion

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 8 December 1954 · page 5

LONDON: The British Ford Motor Company will embark on a £65,000,000 expansion programme covering five…

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Appeals Of Road Hauliers Upheld

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 7

Judge Lloyd, in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court, yesterday upheld 25 appeals by 11 interstate haulage…

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Two Killed on Railway

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY: Two unidentified men were killed and a third injured within two hours on metropolitan train…

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"Ghost Train" improves with use

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 December 1954 · page 4

Singleton Dramatic Club's performance of "The Ghost Train" last night and on Wednesday night showed…

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Road Toll Heavier in Last 12 MONTHS Report To Annual Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 December 1954 · page 9

Presenting the annual report to the general meeting of the Road Safety Council of New South Wales…

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Of Interest to Motorists Automatic Transmission for Chryslers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 December 1954 · page 3

The introduction of automatic (no-clutch) transmission on its cars was announced this week by Chrysler Australia…

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Cessnock Motor Cycle Club

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 December 1954 · page 1

Club members will be competing at the opening meeting of the Thomas Park track this week-end…

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Baerami Greek Bridge Work to Proceed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 December 1954 · page 7

Mr. G. S. Bailey (Shire Engineer), reporting to yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council on Baerami Creek…

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Forster Tuncurry Bridge Must Come

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1954 · page 4

The much talked of bridge to connect Forster with Tuncurry wag under discussion at the meeting of Stroud…

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Stroud Road Red Cross

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1954 · page 5

At the meeting held on Tuesday evening, it was decided to send a cheque for £14/10/ to headquarters and…

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New Bridge Over Four Mile Creek

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1954 · page 1

Lower Hunter Shire Council wil go ahead with the construction of a new bridge over four Mile Creek on the road…

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Minister to See Deputation on Road Request

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 December 1954 · page 2

The Minister for Transport (Mr. Wetherell) will receive a deputation in Sydney on January 14 on…

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Parking Bays On Main Roads

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 8

The NSW Department of Main Roads has commenced construction of parking ha[?] for use of heavy transport on…

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Quorrobolong Roads

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 5

Quorrobolong Progress Association’s request to Kearsley Shire Council for permission for a deputation to…

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Road Repairs

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 2

Petitions for work on Metford-road send Elizabeth-street, East Maitland, and Paul-street, Maitland, will be considered…

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Big Year for Main Roads

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 2
Also in The Muswellbrook Chronicle

Down the years the record of achievements standing to the credit of the Department of Main Roads has maintained that State instrumentality on the highest plane in public esteem. Its operations are so diverse and widespread…

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Leakages In Water Mains Affect Roads

Maitland Mercury · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 2

Maitland City Council wants the Hunter District Water Board to give prompt action to all leaks in water mains and services. The council will ask the…

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