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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

4,000 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 18 of 200

Girl's Story Masked Mens Attack Found on Road Arms Tied Behind Back GOSFORD

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 7

Found in a dazed condition on the Newcastle Sydney road near Narrara early this morning, an…

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Motor Chassis Embargo Rumour Denied CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 8

"I have not originated any proposal for an embargo on the importation of motor chassis, nor is the Government considering such a step," said the Acting-Minister…

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The Railways

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 6

Sir,—The Treasurer, Mr. Stevens, seems very perturbed about the paying of railwaymen's wages. Let me tell Mr. Stevens there is absolutely no need for worry!…

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"No Control" Motor Cyclist Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 2

"He was riding between the handlebars and had a passenger on the saddle," said Constable Handcock, at Newcastle Police Court to-day, when…

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Auction Bridge Minimum Suit Bids the Limit

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 4

Ever since the two quick trick minimum for an initial suit bid was established, allowing players to bid hands…

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Chamber of Commerce Facilities for Shipping Fast Train Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 11

A meeting of the council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday, Mr. W. A. Winn presided. The Department of Navigation wrote,…

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Flying Visit Premier in Newcastle Had Fishing Tackle Was in Train Hold-up

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 7

A flying visit to Newcastle was made by the New South Wales Premier (Mr. Bavin) last night: but owing to engine failure on…

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Motor Thefts Hamilton Arrests Daring Young Men Free Cars; Free Gas!

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 8

Behind the dramatic arrest of two young men by Hamilton police yesterday lies a remarkable story, which the police hope will supply the clue to a whole series…

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Motorist Gaoled Manslaughter Charge SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 9

Harry Waters, aged 26, at the Darlinghurst Sessions today, and sentenced by Judge Armstrong to 12 months' imprisonment. Waters was involved in an…

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Motor Cycling. Wallsend Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1930 · page 6

At a special meeting of Wallsend Motor Cycling Club on Thursday night, a suggestion greed to was that a team should be formed to practise motor cycling…

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Damage to Roads Kearsley .Protest

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 5

Damage to roads and bridges by heavy motor lorries, carting coal to rail from unassociated- collieries, was again discussed at Kearsley Shire…

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Dragged by Train Man's Remarkable Escape SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 4

A remarkable escape from serious injury if not death, befell Andrew Thorneg-aged 38, of Clyde-street, Guildford, last night. Thorne endeavoured to board a…

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Nine Months' Gaol Drunken Motorist SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 6

On charges of having illegally used a motor car, and with having driven it while he was tinder the influence of liquor, Leonard Clare, aged 29, was, at the…

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Motor Cyclist's Injury

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 6

P. Hurst, 19, of Tighe's Hill, employed as a spring smith at the Newcastle Spring Works, fell from his motor-cycle in Maitland-road, on Saturday. Newcastle…

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Aquaplane Thrills Royal Motor Yacht Club Vice-commodore's Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 8

Saturday's speed boat racing at Toronto under the rules of the Royal Motor Yacht Club (Newcastle branch), was generally conceded to be the best contested…

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New Plan Mooted Railways Administration Independent Borrowing Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 4

The Treasurer and Minister for Railways (Mr. B. S. Stevens) hinted yesterday that before long the railways may be placed on a different basis. The proposal,…

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Missing Motor Cycle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 5

A motor cycle, No. 63-877, was reported to the police last night as having been stolen from Shepherd's Hill, Merowether. The owner of the motor…

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Motor Yacht Thrills

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 8

Thrills aud excitement marked Saturday's speedboat racing by Newcastle royal Motor Yacht Club at Toronto. Lady aid (A. G. Lee) captured another double…

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Write It Off Excess Railway Capital Chance to Pay Right to Issue Own Loans SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 5

Keen interest has been aroused In political and business circles by the suggestion that the railways be run as separate undertakings,…

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Under Train Wheels Porter's Fingers Crushed

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 5

While on duty in the Wyee station yard to-day a junior porter named Arthur Alexander Stewart fell and got the tips of four fingers of his right…

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