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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

216 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 11

Jamberoo Road Grant

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 2

Mr W Davies, M.L.A, has received the following relative to his request for grant equivalent to last year, for Jamberoo, "With further reference to your…

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Easter Holidays. Excursion Train Arrangements

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 2

In addition to the announcements already made by the Railway Department of spcial cheap trains during , the week preceding the Easter holidays the…

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Motor Lorries v. RAILWAYS

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 March 1923 · page 4

A motor lorry transport has been running for some time from Sydney to Moss Vale, and (says the "Scrutineer") is taking much business from the…

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Value of Good Roads. What Did Caesar Do?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 6

When Caesar took an eastward ride. And grabbed the Gauls for Rome: What was the first thing he did To make them feel at home?…

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News Notes. the Latest Railway Coach

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 1

The transport system in London is not only the largest in the world, but is undoubtedly the most progressive Constant effort is made to improve…

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A Football Train

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 14

As a result of a request made by Mr. Davies, M.L.A., on behalf of footballers and followers of the game for a train to leave Wollongong for…

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Saturday Train. a Boon for Football Enthusiasts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

As a result of representatives made by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., on behalf of footballers, to the Railway Commissioners to run a train from…

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Rail V. Motor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 5

Exponents of the superiority and reliability of the motor car over rail transit would have received several decisive defeats had they been in the…

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The Holidays. Railway Traffic

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 6

From all centres in the district the passenger traffic during the Easter holidays was particularly heavy, and in almost every case the bookings were a…

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Northeast Railway and Settlement Proposals

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 9

An extract from the pamphlet issued by the Government: Lines recommended by Official Expert Committee and now under consideration:…

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An Historic Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 7

A deputation representative of North Illawarra Municipal Council, Mount Keira Progress Association, and residents of Kentish Creek attended the…

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Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 9

The opening of the new railway station at Wollongong has been postponed for the present. Probably in a fortnight's time a more accurate forecast…

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A Motor Tour. to the Federal Capital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 3

Easter is always the time when one looks forward to a holiday, consequently a four days tour was arranged. We left Wollongong at 5 o'clock on Good…

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Fires. Stoyes' Motor Garage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 1

On Friday evening last a fire occurred in Mr. J. B. Stoyles' motor garage, Wollongong, and as a result his Fiat car and other motor accessories…

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Motor Traffic Control

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 2

The ever-growing problem of efficient motor traffic control is not one nowadays which concerns metropolitan authorities only, but is likewise a real difficulty confronting the authorities of almost every township in the State…

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Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 3

Business transacted at Wollongong station for March 1922-23 was as follows:—Tickets issued, 1922 ........ 13796…

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Motor Bus Traffic. Steps to Be Taken for Proper Control

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 3

A conference to discuss the problems associated with the motor bus traffic plying between Wollongong and Austinmer was held in the Mayor's Room,…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 6

Mr. T. O'Connor, loco engine-driver, Thirroul, fell from an engine on Monday, dislocating his arm and receiving other injuries to the body…

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Motor Bus Traffic Regulation Time Table

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 17

On Saturday morning there was a conference in the Mayors room, Wollongong, on the subject of co-operation between the councils in maintaining a…

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Motor Versus Rail. Between Wollongong and Austinmer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 7

A motor service for the carriage of goods between Wollongong and Austinmer has been inaugurated this week and it is reported that already the…

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