Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

380 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 19

Pain's Road. Obstructions Removed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 15

At a meeting of the Kiama P.P. Board on Saturday a communication was read from Central Illawarra Council intimating that all…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

District Wants. Use of Goods Train to Wollongong by Men Working North of Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 16

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has interviewed the Minister for Railways with reference to men working north of Wollongong who finish…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Collision at Figtree. Between Sulky and Motor Cycle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

A collision took place between motor cycle and a horse and sulky near Staff's butcher's shop, Figtree shortly after six o'clock last…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Railway Mishap

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 14

On Sunday night, July 25th, a party of young men and women, including Mr. Roy Cahill and his sister Eva, were returning to Sydney by…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Tanner's Bridge. Attention Imperative

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 2

Aid. Weir is to be commended upon the outspoken way in which he described the state of Tanner's bridge, on the main road seeing it spans a deep gully,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sunday, Train to the South Coast

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 2

A movement is on foot to induce the Railway Commissioners to extend the Sunday morning train service by running the 8.50 a.m. train from Sydney on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Road Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 2

Mr. Lysaght, M.L.A., has received the following in respect to additional sections of the Prince's Highway, being placed under reconstruction:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sunday Train to South Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 7

A movement is on foot to induce the Railway Commissioners to extend the Sunday morning train service by running the 8.50 a.m. train from…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fatality at Bellambi. Killed by Passing Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 5

Mr. Michael Larkin was returning from Bellambi to his home at Woonona curly last Saturday night, taking a course along the railway line, and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Motor Cycle Accident at Brownsville

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 1

Whilst Messrs. T. C. Colo and F. Young, of Wollongong, were driving along the Prince's Highway, near Mullet Creek, on Sunday afternoon they…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Saturday Morning Excursions Refused by Railway Department

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., is in receipt of a communication from the Railway Department as follows:—With reference to your further…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Motor Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 4

On Tuesday a collision took place between a motor bus and motor car at the junction of Auburn and Railway Streets, Wollongong. The car was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Motors and Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 14

Mr. H. E. Harrigan, district agent for Ford cars, informs us that all the Ford cars and trucks have been reduced in price (see advertisement)…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Thirroul Railway Union

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 11

The Thirroul sub-branch of the Australian Railway Union is a very active body and the members are very enthusiastic. This was amply…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Pioneer Creek Bridge

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 2

Ald. Colley and Weir, of the Jamberoo Council, attended last Kiama Council with a plea for assistance with a Pioneer Creek bridge which would…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Great White Train. a Try for Bombo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 2

The Railway Department's dictum that berthing facilities were impossible at Kiama is the reason given to the Council that it will not call here…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Great White Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 13

The Following dates have been fixed for the visit of the Great White Train:—Thirroul, October 8th, Friday…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

A Bridge at Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 10

Thirroul Beach Improvement Committee has been keenly desirous of obtaining access right to the dressing sheds for vehicles by means of a…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Port Kembla Road Work to Start on

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

Mr W. Davies, M.L.A. has been informed that as the wort on the Mount Brown deviation is not ready, the men working on the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Bridge for Stanwell Park. Interesting Council Debate. Engineer Not Satisfied

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 15

An interesting position was created at the meeting of the Bulli Shire Council on Monday in connection with a much desired bridge over Hargrave's…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →