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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

4,000 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 200

Both Trams and 'Buses Their Place In Transport Service Report by Commissioner Need for Co-ordination in the Public Interest SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 2

The report of Mr. S. A. Maddocks, who was commissioned by the Government to inquire into transport and traffic administration abroad, has been printed and made available by the Minister for Local Government, Mr. M. F. Bruxner…

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Railway Works Amalgamation of Branches Minister Perturbed Dr. Bradfield Dismissed SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 6

It was reported tonight that there was a division in the ranks of the Cabinet over the action of the Railway Commissioners in connection with their…

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French Railway Electrification Scheme Novel Locomotives

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 9

In 1921, the Paris, Lyons, and Mediterranean Railway Company decided to electrify the line between Culoz and Modane, at the entrance to the Mont Cenis tunnel,…

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"Railways Indispensable."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 5

The Chairman of the Victorian Railways Commissioners (Mr. Clapp), in a letter to the council of the Bendigo Agricultural Society, referring to road and…

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Frank Talk Premiers' Conference Important Matters Unifying Railway Gauges CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 6

The conference which is to take place in Canberra on February 20 between the State Premiers and Ministers, and the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin)…

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Go to Europe Mr. A. D. J. Foster's Mission Two Railway Conferences Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 6

Instead of resigning from the Railway Commission, it is reported that Mr. A. D. J. Foster, Assistant-Commissioner, is to go to Europe to attend the railway…

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Transport Trusts Application To Newcastle Expert Favours Plan Tram and 'Bus Services SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 8

Separate trusts to control the transport services in Sydney and Newcastle, are to be created under the Transport Bill now before the State Parliament, and the…

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Can Use Both Tram and Bus Transport Maddocks Report Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 4

The provision of a Transport Trust for Newcastle is one of the chief points of interest to the north in the Transport Bill…

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Our Expresses Railway Dept. Brochure "Fast, Safe and Sure"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 4

The Railway Department is losing no opportunity to advertise the fast Newcastle- Sydney expresses. A brochure, nicely got up in red and…

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Waratah Presses Motor District Registry

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 4

Although the Minister for Local Government told Waratah Council definitely last night that he cannot approve of the establishment of a…

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Cowper-street Bridge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

Mr. P. Connolly asked the Minister for Works, Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, if he would consider the advisableness of…

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Train Hits Tram Level Crossing Smash Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 8

Crashing through the railway gates at North Fitzroy to-night, a suburban electric train struck an electric tram, which was crossing. The tram Conductor,…

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Hamilton Road Work

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

Hamilton North Progress Association is to be informed by Hamilton Council that provision has been made on the estimates for 1930 for a…

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Hexham Bridge Primary Producers' Advocacy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 12

The bridging of the Hunter River at Hexham was again discussed at a meeting of the Primary Producers' Union, held at Raymond Terrace, and presided…

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Cycling League Road Race

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 11

Newcastle League Bicycle Club's five miles' road race, run over Adamstown-Charlestown course on Saturday afternoon, attracted 23 starters. A. Brooks,…

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Rothbury Coal Another Train To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 5

Another load of Rothbury coal was brought to Newcastle to-day. It consisted of 22 trucks of small coal and 10 trucks of large coal…

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The Sun Stop Press Co[?] by Road

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 1

Sydney Thursday: Mr Boot[?] in the Legislative Assembly, [?] as a matter of urgency the suspension of the standing orders…

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Adamstown Council Complaints About 'Buses Repairs to King's-road

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 9

Adamstown Council met last night, when there were present: Ald. Lloyd (Mayor), Coote, Haddow, Wade, Wiggins, and Williams…

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A Protest Great Northern Road Delay Wyong-c.h.b. Section Question for Minister for Works WYONG

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Wyong Agricultural Bureau a motion was carried unanimously, asking the Minister for Works to explain the unreasonable delay in connection with the construction of the new main northern road section at Wyong…

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Move to Speed Up Newcastle Sydney Road Work: Race Acceptances Builder's Claim Dispute Over House Bill for Repairs

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

A claim for £32 10s 2d, representing repairs to a cottage at 12 Mackle-avenue. New Lambton, was made by Herbert Alfred Fitness,…

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