Shunter Killed by Coal Train
When he was run over by a coal train, William Gollan (40). a shunter, of E[?]ford Avenue. Weston, was killed at Hebburn No. 1 Colliery at 3.30 a.m…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1941
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Bridge Swept Away Others Threatened Near Maitland
Dalwood Bridge, 15 miles from Maitland, has been wrecked, and two other important low-level bridges across the Hunter River…
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Information about the condition of roads recently affected by floods was issued to-day by the N.R.M.A. The New England Highway from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →How Railways Test and Use Coal
THE New South Wales Railways spend annually on materials about £6,000,000. Approximately 90 per cent. of this amount is spent locally, on such items as coal,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Send-off to Retiring Paymaster Railway Officers' Tribute to Mr. H. Wolinski
Mr. Huh Wolinsi, who is retiring from the New South Wales Railways after 48 years' service, was farewelled by Newcastle railway officers at a social…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Motor Trade's Protest Endorsing of Petrol Ration Coupons Minister to Discuss
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Minister for Supply (Senator McBride) said to-day that he had agreed to discuss with the motor trade the regulations…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Parked At Tram Stop
On December 6 Stephen Costelloe, of Tighe-street, Waratah, rode his bicycle into Newcastle to save the tram-fare. To-day, he was fined 9s 6d. with 5s 6d…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shunter Killed by Train
William Gollan, 10, a shunter, of Elford-avenue, Weston, was killed at Hebburn No. 1 colliery early yesterday morning when he was run over by a coal train…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Bridge Threatened by Flooded Hunter
Flood damage in Hunter, General scene of debris piled up at Hillsborough Bridge. Right: Pier (foreground) from wrecked Dalwood Bridge, swept to Hillsborough Bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Rain Affects Toronto-rathmines Road
Wet weather is affecting the Rathmines-Toronto road. It would be dangerous if allowed to remain in its present condition, said the Chairman of Toronto Urban…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hunter River Falling Council Efforts To Save Bridge
There was a further fall of seven feet in the Hunter River at the Belmore Bridge west Maitland, last night. At 10 o'clock this morning the guage…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bridge Still Stands Gang Tries to Relieve Pressure
Owing chiefly to the efforts of a gang of men to relieve the pressure of the debris, the bridge at Hillsborough, about 10 miles from West Maitland, was still…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Veterans Meet
The Retired Railway and Tramway Veterans' Association No. 1 decided to send a letter of congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. G. Cornish on the celebration of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland and District Motor Mechanic Injured
John Madingen, 15, of Lee-street, West Maitland, a motor mechanic employed by Sim Brothers, received a lacerated wound to the left cheek when he was struck by…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →To-day's Accidents Pinned Under Motor Cycle
Falling from his motor cycle which skidded and pinned him to the ground, George Knudd (28), of Bolton Point, had his right leg badly lacerated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Train Junior Leaders Brigade School Opened
When he opened the 1st Infantry Brigade training school for junior leaders at the Showground. Broadmeadow, on Saturday afternoon, the Brigade Commander…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →LEFT £125 in Tram Sydney
"There's a parcel of meat for you," said a tram conductor, as he tossed a bundle wrapped in newspaper to the attendant at…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cyclist Fined
"It is quite probable that you'll never be granted a driver's licence again," said Mr. Soane. S.M., to Arthur Wilfred Aggett, 31. mechanic. Aggett had just…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sailing and Motor Yacht Club Notes Belmont V.J. Dinghies
The fifth heat or the commonwealth point score in conjunction with the club point score and handicap race was salted by the L.M.Y.O. VJ section…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Colored Concrete Strips on Roads Suggested
"The Greater Newcastle Council must practice economy in all its operations if it is to live within its income. We are not in a position to discuss the…
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