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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1919

85 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 5

Motor Car Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 6

The holidays have been [?]notable for this traffic through the district. There was among it the Reliability Cycle Contest field, which sped along regardless…

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Pioneer Bridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 2

The Government plans for the Pioneer bridge, are the best argument seen or heard for the need of a bridges at Pioneer Creck…

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Train Arrangements

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L. A., line boon informed that in order to suit the late shopping night on Friday the train will run as follows on Friday night:…

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Increased Railway Freights

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 9
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

At the last meeting of the primary Producers' Union Mr. Watt drew attention, to the recent increase in railway freights. He said that although…

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New Scheme of Road Maintenance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 January 1919 · page 17

Acting in accordance with a direction from a previous meeting of the Wollongong Shire Council, the Engineer, Mr. G. H. Rowney, submitted at the last…

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Train Arrangements for Nowra Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 8

The Railway authorities have advised the Shoalhaven A and A. Association that special train arrangements have been made in connection with the next…

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Jervis Bay Railway

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

It is intended to again urge the Federal Government to proceed with with the construction of the line of railway from Jervis Bay to the…

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Two and Half Inch Road Metal (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 16

Sir,—May I crave a small space in columns for a word of complaint? I am open to admit that although I am a seeker for information such…

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Two and Half Inch Road Met[?] (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

Sir,—Would you kindly spare me [?] little of your valuable space, as I wi[?] to reply to the little inadequate squ[?] of the motor hog which appeared [?]…

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Douglas Motor Service. Port Kembla Section

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 7

Commencing on Monday next, 31st inst., Motor Bus will run to Port Kembla three times a day only, vis.:—Leave Post Office, Wollongong, at 9 a.m., 1 and 5 p.m.,…

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Rabbits on the Railways. the Commissioners' Responsibility

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 4

At a meeting of the Wagga (NSW) Pastures Protection Board last week, it was decided to ask the Bathurst Board to appeal against the decision…

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Two and Half Inch Road Metal (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 4

Sir,—Private Hire in your last issue gives very proper credit to the North Illawarra Council for the satisfactory way in which their road work is done…

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Railway Officers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 6

The fourth annual dinner of the South Coast Railway and Tramway Officers' Association, was held at the Miners' Hall on Saturday night. There…

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Railway Officers' Association Successful Re-union

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 16

The fourth annual dinner of the South Coast Branch of the N.S.W. Railway and Tramway Officers' Association eventuated in the Miners' Hall…

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Railway Men and the 'Flue

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 5

On Saturday last a meeting of the leco drivers, firemen and guards, who reside at Thirroul, and who are engaged in the conveying of goods…

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The Motor Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 1

The Douglas Motor Service, which is now in vogue in the district has proved quite a boon to residents. Under the existing timetable there, are now…

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Motor Mishap

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

Whilst Mr. H. R. Lee was travelling along Military Road in his car on Sunday morning last, the front axle of the car broke in half. It skidded…

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Pilfering on Railways (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 15

Sir,—Kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper to ventilate a grievance which occurs at Wollongong in goods (fruit). I wish to know, Is there…

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Railways and Tramways Awards

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 8

From the General Secretary we receive a progress report of the decisious by Judge Rolin in the Industrial Court. The decisions have yet to he confirmed…

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