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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1911

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A Tramp's Mistake

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 3

It was in the gloaming, and Weary Walker laid down his bundle by the roadside, and sighed a sigh of relief, for there not one hundred yards in front of…

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Port Kembla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

The question of further widening Port Kembla-road in expenditure of an additional sum of £200 available for the purpose came before the…

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Closing of Roads. on the Golf Links

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

The following letter was received at the council meeting on Friday nigh from O. Moriarty, hon. secretary of the Wollongong Golf Club':—"The…

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Trackless Trolleys or Motor Buses

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1911 · page 2

At the Wollongong Council on Friday night a letter from the Public Works Department in reply, concerning the question of…

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The Purchase of a Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 3

There is an absurd idea amongst country people that those motor cars which gain so much favour in the city are quite unsuitable for use in the…

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Cheap Railway Fares

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Cumberland Council of Progress at the Town Hall, Parramatta, the Secretary, office of the Chief…

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The Motor Service

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 March 1911 · page 2

The projected tramway to Port Kembla having been apparently "hungup" for the time being, the Mayor of Wollongong made representations to…

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The South Coast and Tablelands Railway. Royal Show 1912

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 March 1911 · page 5

We are desired to inform all those taking part in the sending away of exhibits to form part of the district trophy that special trucks will leave…

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Purchasing a Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1911 · page 3

Last week we drew attention to the error there is in thinking a rough and cheap car is suitable for heavy country roads, and as a furtherance of our opinion, we mention…

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Referendum.—the Railway Service.—conditions and Wages

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 2

ACCORDING to Mr. Fisher, it is not intended under the powers sought in the referendum to interfere with the man agement of the railways or other State…

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Mount Keira Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 2

This Central Illawarra Council came in for some words at the Porter picnic last week. The bad condition of the Mount Keira Road was the theme…

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Train Service

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1911 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Kiama Council, Aid. price stated that some few days ago Sir Joseph Cnrruthers paid a short visit to the town…

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Coal Dust Explosions. an Expert's Advice. Keep the Roads Clean

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 7

Sir Henry Hall, who is an expert in regard to the causes of colliery explosions, recently read a paper, before a Lancashire society, on the subject of…

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A Good Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 3

During the past lew weeks we have been pointing out the wisdom of only buying good motor cars—in fact, cars of repute only—and mentioned the…

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"Angus" Motor Cars, Buggies, Etc

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 April 1911 · page 3

The firm of Messrs. Angus it Son, whose advertisement appears on this page, in just now specially equipped to meet the big Easter trade. Hundreds…

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Motor Cars

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1911 · page 3

The growing popularity of good motor cars amongst country owners is becoming more apparent each week—especially now tht the inferior quality…

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Tram Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1911 · page 2

Mr. John Walker, of Jamberoo, met with an accident in Sydney on Wednesday last. It appears Mr. Walker boarded a wrong…

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Tramway Construction. Wollongong to Be Visited

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 April 1911 · page 2

The tramway advisory committee, which is investigating the merits of the Government scheme for the establishment of State owned ferries, will…

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A Good Motor Trip

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 3

The country traveller of the Pordriau Rubber Company has just completed a trip, which is probably one of the severest tests a car could be put to. The…

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Buying a Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1911 · page 3

When buying a motor car, certain points should be borne in mind. For instance, any make that sots the design of the world, and leads the way in…

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