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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

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Pain's Road. Controversy Continued

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 2

At the Central Illawarra Council meeting on Wednesday the Pain's Road controversy with the Kiama P.P. Board was advanced another stage…

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New Road At Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 3

Mr. H. Cox forwarded all particulars regarding the dedication of a new road to be used as a public highway, through Banks' property at…

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Erecting a Bellambi Bridge. the Contractor's Penalty

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 1

Bulli Shire Council previously received two tenders for the construction of a bridge on York Road, Bellambi, and at that meeting accepted the tender of…

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Re-Employing Abandoned Railway Routes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 11

Included in the works undertaken by the Main Roads Board since its creation are important sections of roadway at Lapstone Hill, on the Main Western…

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Strip of Thirroul Land. Along the Railway Line

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 13

Two actions in regard to railway owned property at Thirroul, which would have the hearty endorsement of residents and tourists, are the removal…

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Improvements Wanted. At Fort Kembla Railway Station

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 3

A Port Kembla Correspondent writes:—Many important town matters have been attended to by the various progressive public bodies of the town, but…

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Cross Country Railway. Must Wait for Authority. From Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 7

Air. A. A. Lysaght, M.L.A., is in receipt of a communication to the following effect, from the Minister for Labour and Industry:—With regard to…

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Port Kembla Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 16

Mr. Davies, M.L.A., stated this morning that he is not in agreement with the impression conveyed by Mr. Baddeley's letter that, as the line…

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Macquarie Pass Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 2

The Secretary of the Main Roads Board has written to Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., as follows, under date of 12th inst.—…

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Motor Ambulance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Committee was held in the Town Hall on Thursday night. The Mayor (Ald. F. Lean) president; others in attendance being…

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Solomon's Bridge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 6

Mr. Lysaght, M.L.A., has been advised by the Under-Secretary for Local Government, as follows: Your representations on behalf of…

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"Great White" Train

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 6

The "Australian made" Preference League forwards the itininery of the forthcoming tour of the "Great White" Train. It will…

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Cross Country Railway. Unanderra Farmers Want It Started

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 1

At the meeting of the Unariderra branch of the Milk Suppliers' Association on Saturday night, the chairman (Mr. A. Cook) referred to the…

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Thirroul Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 13

Another euchre party of the series arranged by Messrs. Richardson and Eade was conducted at the Railway Institute, Thirroul, on 12th instant. On…

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Motor Ambulance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 2

Superintendent Julian is in town with the object of approaching the Quarry employees regarding systematic assistance for the district ambulance by a…

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A Road at Austinmer. About a Bridge Also

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 1

The question of the construction of a road between Wigram Road and Boyce Avenue, Austinmer, dates back many years, when the matter of a…

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"Great White" Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

The "Australian-Made" Preference League is having the finishing touches put to the "Great White" train prior to her setting out on the North and South Coast tour. A touch of paint here, a screw there, and a general…

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Bulli Road Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

Mr. A. A. Lysaght, M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Local Government:—With further reference to your personal…

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Shortage of Railway Trucks. Holds Up Road Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 9

The Wollongong Council is experiencing difficulty in carrying out work on the main road, owing to shortage of metal, due to the fact that the…

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Hargrave's Creek Bridge. Stahwell Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 8

An important meeting took place between members of Bulli Shire Council and Stanwell Park Progress Association last Sunday. The Bulli Shire party…

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