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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1925

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Alleged Negligence. Motor Car Collision

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 10

In the Supreme Court on Friday lust Elizabeth Gallacher, by her next friend John Gallacher, claimed damages for alleged negligence against George…

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Cross Country Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 15

From Mr. Lysaght, M.L.A, we received yesterday afternoon the following telegram: — Port Kembla-Moss Vale railway. Premier will…

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The Railway and the Road Grants

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 13

Mr. Davies, M.L.A., informs us this morning that he has again interviewed the Premier on the Railway subject. Mr. Lang made a definite…

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Main Road Signs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 6

The Main Road Board wrotoe asking for particulars and estimate of cost of erecting notice boards on Main Roads, etc., and stating that provision will be…

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Old South Coast Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 9

Agreed, on the motion of Messrs. J. Gibson and Akhurst, the Council be asked to improve that portion of the old South…

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Macquarie Pass Road. Proposed Widening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 3

Mr. G. Timbs (Town Clerk of Shellharbour Municipality) reseived the following wire from the Main Roads Board on…

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That Cross Country Railway. Premier's Promise

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., informed us has morning that he had interviewed the Premier (Mr. Lang) during the week with regard to the Cross Country…

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An Open Exhaust. Motor Cyclist Fined

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 1

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday before Mr. Longfield, S.M., Samuel McKay was charged with riding a motor cycle in Kembla Street,…

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Motors and Motoring. Owner Benefits by One Design

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 8

The wisdom of Dodge Brothers policy of constantly developing one basic design instead of bringing out a new model every your, is borne out…

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Main Roads Board

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.a., has definitely ascertained this week from the Department of Public Works that tents and equipment have been sent to the…

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Report on Tongarra Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 3

[?] inspector of Works (Mr. G. [?]mbs) reported:— On Friday, the 10the instant the Mayer and Inspector of Works made an…

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Railway Representative

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 3

Thirroul branch of the Locomotive Enginemen's Union wrote protesting against the appointment of Mr. A. Swan to the Hospital Committee as a…

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To Motorists

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1925 · page 17

The Buick and Chevrolet Service Station at Thirroul, is now under the management of Mr. J. R. Fletcher, who has 12 years repair shop and…

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The Main Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 6

The Secretary (Mr. R. Thompson) offered a suggestion, which was endorsed by the meeting, and as a result Bulli Shire Council and neighbouring…

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Road Work for Unemployed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 19

Some 50 men were booked at the State Labor Agency for the work of widening Macquarie Pass to have started on Monday. They were to…

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Wollongong Branch of A.L.P and Cross Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Wollongong branch of the A.L.P. the following resolutions were carried unanimously:—(1) That we endorse the action of…

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Cross Country Railway. Present Conditions. Iron Works will be Established

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 5

Mr. H. R. Lee has reported to the members of the Cross Country Railway Advisory Committee that on Friday last he had a further appointment with…

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Railway Men at Thirroul. Memorable Occasion. Ex-Driver Glass Honoured

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 5

The true spirit of comradeship was demonstrated in a commendable manner at Thirroul last Saturday night, when about 100 railway employees…

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Cross Country Railway League Correspondence

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 July 1925 · page 24

The Railway committee have been corresponding on this subject as follows:—Mr. Lee to the Hon, The Premier…

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Bridge at Cordeaux Dam

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received the following departmental communication:— With reference to your…

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