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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

3,712 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 186

Port Stephens Road Needs of Holiday Traffic Criticism by Councillor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 3

The Mayor of Raymond Terrace (Ald. E. L. Markey), who is also one of the councillors of the Port Stephens Shire, criticises the action of the Department…

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No Water Privations of Newcastle Family by Road to Cloncurry Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 5

After travelling by motor-cycle and side-car almost 2000 miles from Newcastle, to within 20 miles of Cloncurry Mr. F. Davis, his wife, and three…

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Made Bad Start Death Toll From Road Smashes Three Killed Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 3

The list of fatal road accidents was not clear for long. To-day's toll so far is three dead and two injured…

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Two Seriously Hurt Car and Motor-cycle Collide SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 6

When a motor-cycle and a car collided between Berowra and Hornsby to-night the two people on the cycle were seriously injured…

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New Record Railway Holiday Travel Substantial Increase Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 6

Railway travel has been particularly heavy throughout the holiday season. Records already available show that there has been a substantial increase on the…

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Man Falls Under Tram Sydney, Wednesday Morning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 7

While attempting to board a tram at Broadway, City, to-night, Samuel Henry Smith, 42, address unknown, slipped and his feet passed under the wheels. Smith…

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Foot Severed Woman Falls Under Tram SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 4

Hit by a motor-car. Mrs. Hannah Perry, 66, of Wahroonga, was thrown under a tram and dragged for several yards at Crow's Nest to-night. She was admitted…

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Wounded Constable Critical Shot While Chasing a Youth Grim Sequel to Tram Scaling Incident Intensive Hunt by Big Force Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 3

Almost the entire Metropolitan Police Force to-day is seeking the youth, who last night shot Constable John Terbutt in the forehead, in Elizabeth-street, after an attempt to shoot another policeman…

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Misappropriation of Railway Money Perth

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 5

Frank Collings Guy (23), railway employee, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment on charges of fraudulent conversion of money. He was a…

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Road Camber a Danger

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 4

The safety department of the National Roads and Motorists' Association has suggested that many road accidents are caused through the failure of motor vehicles…

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Reason for Delay British Air Mail 'Planes Aerodrome Under Water London, December 31

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 6

An explanation is given of the difficulties of maintaining the winter schedule of the India bound mail 'plane. The 'plane from London on December…

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Sportsmen Injured in Road Smash Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 7

Six men returning to Wagga from a shooting match at Wangaratta were injured when the touring car in which they were travelling overturned on the…

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Few Serious Accidents Vacation Road Traffic Increased Volume

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 6

Comparative freedom from fatal accidents was a welcome feature of the Christmas and New Year holiday period in…

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Taxes for Roads Agreement Due for Renewal Changes Urged, Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 6

In response to the needs of modern, swift-moving motor transport, huge road constructional programmes have…

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Thrilling Road Race Cowes Event to Chrysler Average Speed of 64 Miles Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 5

After a daring race in which he had difficulty in holding his big Chrysler as it skidded around the corners, H. J. Beith won the Victorian Sporting Power Club's…

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Heavy Railway Traffic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 7

Close upon 1000 people returned by rail to Cessnock last night on six trains run for their benefit. The majority would consist of people who had spent New…

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Night Use Forbidden Motor Horns in Tasmania HOBART

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 6

Traffic problems in Tasmanian cities have been simplified by the strict enforcement to-day of traffic regulations. One regulation prohibits the use of…

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Christmas Rush on Trains & Trams Figures Improve Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1936 · page 7

Both the Railway Department and the Department of Road Transport have happy thoughts of the 1935 Christmas traffic rush…

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Road Completed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 6

The road from Williamtown to the Medowie settlement near Raymond Terrace, has been completed. Its cost was £2500…

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New Road Round Nelson's Bay

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 5

A picturesque view of Port Stephens, at Nelson's Bay, showing the newly constructed road leading to the lighthouse and the outer beach, and giving a fine view of the expanse of Port Stephens…

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