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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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A Bulli Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

H. Cox, solicitor, wrote in regard to the continuation of a road through the Estate at Bulli of the Late Rose Ball that the Trustees have no power to…

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An Austinmer Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

Robert Gilliers wrote regarding ram Road, Austinmer, which he contended could be improved with a few loads of ashes and which also had not…

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That £10,000 Grant. for Mount Keira Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

At the Central Illawarra Council meeting a communication was read from Mr. Mark Morton, M.L.A., announcing that £10,000 had been allocated to the…

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Motors and Motoring. Goodyear Builds New Balloon Tyre for Use on Motor Cycles

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

Goodyer has the honour of manufacturing the first cord Balloon Tyre for motor cycles. The new tyre is made in 27 x 3.85 size, and fits the standard…

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Motor Car Missing. Found at Bulli Pass

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 9

On Sunday night, Mr. Noel Kirkwood, of Wollongong, discovered that his motor car had been taken from his gaiage. The police were communicated…

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Cross Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 11

Mr H. R. Lee, secretary of the committee, had an interview with Sir George Fuller duriuK the week and submitted to him a tentative…

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Stealing Goal. From Railway Trucks

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

At the Wollongong Police Court on Slonday, before Mr. Longfield, S.M., Hoctor Sidney Roy Critchcr was charged with stealing 15 cwt. of coal, valued…

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Moss Vale-port Kembla Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 18

Mr. H. R. Lee, hon. sec, has snbmitted to the Premier a tentative programme for the sod turning, Moss vale. Unanderra railway; date to be…

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Thirroul Branch Railway Institute

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 13

The annual meeting was held on Monday, February 2, Mr. Forwood presiding. The annual report was read by Mr. L. Kelly, and showed a…

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That Grant for Mount Keira Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 4

Mr. Editor—Although I am reluctant to rush into print, I feel, compelled to reply to a letter under the heading of "Where is North Illawarra?" and signed…

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Mount Keira Road. Grant Made to Wrong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 7

Mr. Mark Morton, M.L.A., has been informed by the Local Government Department that the grant of £10,000 made to the Central Illawarra Council for…

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Motor Car Illegally Used. Dependants Fined

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 5

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Longfield, S.M, Montgomery Bain pleaded guilty to having need a motor car without the…

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Motors and Motoring. Graham Brothers Build New Truck. One Ton Type to be Produced in Large Quantities for Sale at Low Prices

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 10

In the marketing of their new one ton truck Graham Brothers have filled a long-felt want, and its arrival has created extraordinary interest amongst…

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Thirroul Railway Institute

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 17

On Thursday, 12 instant, several of the members of the above institute journeyed to Corrimal to play a friendly, bout of billiards, and I am…

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Excessive Motor Speed. on Glut Road, Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Wollongong Council Ald. Kiernan drew attention to the motor traffic on Cliff Road, and said there would have to be some…

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Wollongong Passengers and Train from Nowra Show. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

Sir,—Would you grant me space to refer to the unsatisfactory train arrangements made fay the railway authorities for passengers from your end…

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Motor Car Proprietors at Variance. at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 3

At the Bulli Court, on Tuesday, before Mr. Longfield, S.M., Norman John Harrison proceeded against James Hill on two charges of language and…

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Motor Car Burnt

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 6

A Magisterial Inquiry was conducted by Mr. Longfield, S.M., at the Court House, Wollongong, on Monday, touching the burning of an Australian Six…

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Mount Keira Road Grant. Considered by North Illawarra Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 3

When the matter of the £10,000 grant for the proposed new road to the summit of Mount Keira came before North Illawarra Council meeting on…

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By Motor from Beirut to Teheran

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

Since May, 1923, a regular motor service has been in operation to meet the requirements of the countries traversed on the journey from the Mediterranean…

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