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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1976

14 stories in Hunter Valley's papers

Punch announces $109,000 in rural roads grants

Nota · Thursday 1 January 1976 · page 2

Three Shire Councils within the Electorate of Gloucester are to receive a total of $109,000 in government roads grants. This was announced by…

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Myall Lakes National Park—Roads of Access to and Roads Within

Nota · Tuesday 1 June 1976 · page 1

At council meting April 27, the president reported on discussions with Mr Johnstone on the above matter, and suggested the formation of a committee to consider the status of the access roads. The meeting resolved that a sub-committee be set up comprising…

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One for the road

Nota · Tuesday 1 June 1976 · page 10

PATIENT: You sure it’s pneumonia doc, I heard of a bloke dying of scarlet fever while being treated…

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Horses crossing bridge considered a hazard

Nota · Tuesday 1 June 1976 · page 1

Mr T. Loane, president, chaired the meeting held by the Progress Association on May 10, there were 16 members present and several apologies received. In view of several…

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Motorists Warned of Defects

Nota · Tuesday 1 June 1976 · page 11

Motorists should pay more attention to their car’s wheel alignment and lighting says the NRMA. This was shown by the major report on faults…

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Limekiln Road to be raised

Nota · Thursday 1 July 1976 · page 7

During question time at the last Town Committee meeting Mr W. Fisk asked the district engineer when…

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Upgrading of two local roads

Nota · Sunday 1 August 1976 · page 3

Bombah Point Road Council noted that the Department of Main Roads had advised that approval…

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One for the Road

Nota · Sunday 1 August 1976 · page 3

Money talks! The secret is to hold it long enough to hear what it says…

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One for the Road

Nota · Sunday 1 August 1976 · page 8

An Irishman and a monkey were sent in a rocket to the moon. On arrival they had to…

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Access road

Nota · Friday 1 October 1976 · page 9

A letter was received by council from the Gospel Fishermen’s Mission requesting, on behalf of folk…

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One for the Road

Nota · Monday 1 November 1976 · page 12

Because a woman burns her bra it doesn’t necessarily make her a women’s libber. She may…

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Rural Local Roads-bridge Subsidy Proposals

Nota · Wednesday 1 December 1976 · page 8

At council meeting held November 9, it was resolved that Fry’s Creek Bridge be…

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One for the Road

Nota · Wednesday 1 December 1976 · page 2

A businessman who had been carrying on with another businessman’s wife received this note…

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