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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

380 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 19

The Unemployed. And Work on the North Illawarra Main Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 13

At the North Ilawarra Council meeting on Wednesday night, a communication was read from George Hester, complaining of his being unable to secure…

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Motors and Motoring. Essex-six Price Reduced. This Popular Car Now £275

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 13

Last Tuesday's newspapers contained an announcement of considerable interest to the motoring public. Messrs. Dalgety and Company Limited…

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Cross-Country Railway. Survey Commenced Again

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 13

We understand that surveyors have recommenced the final survey of the proposed route for the Port Kembla-Moss Vale railway. The work in this…

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Port Kembla-moss Vale Railway. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 May 1926 · page 7

Sir,—In reply to some of those intelectual giants who are advocating the construction of the Port Kembla Railway, they should state their…

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Motor Ambulance. for Kiama and District

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 May 1926 · page 2

Now that the Ambulance Board Control, Sydney, which administers the Ambulanca Act has decided that the Illawarra Ambulance District shall…

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Mt. Keira Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 12

The new road which the Board is providing the means for, makes a great improvement in grade upon the old one. It is sure to be a…

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Accident Near Yallah. Owing to Bad Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 6

On Saturday Mr. J. Dodds, of Keiraville, was riding a new motor bike, with sidecar attached, from Albion Park to Wollongong, with two of his…

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Motors and Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 6

Although still the lowest priced motor car in Australia, the improved Ford Touring Car is a beautiful streomline in design. The body is longer, the chassis lower, and many important improvements have been made for comfort and convenience…

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Moss Vale Port Kembla Railway. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 15

Sir.—Several members of my Advisory Committee, and doubtless many of the general public, were perturbed to note the statements recently made at…

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Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 14

Mr. Jas. Barrett, of Mount, Kembla, whilst bringing home a new Nash car last Saturday, had the misfortune to run the car over the side of a…

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Moss Vale—port Kembla Railway To the Editor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 15

Sir.—Several members of my Advisory Committee, and doubtless many of the general public, were perturbed to note the statement…

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The Austinmer Bridge. Space for Pedestrians

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 6

The new bridge over the creek which crosses the Main Road at Austinmer, near the junction of The Grove, is now completed, and will be declared open…

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The Road at Thirroul. Cr. Tuckerman Succeeds

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 6

Cr. Tuckerman was again active at Bulli Shire Council meeting on Monday regarding the Main Road section between Kennedy's Hill and King's…

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Motors and Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 9

A correspondent asks what is the rule governing motor vehicles approaching each other at righ angles at road intersections. The regulation of…

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Thirroul Sudden Death. Railway Man Collapses

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 4

Early on Monday night last a gloom was east over the usual cheery spirit which prevails in the Railway Institute at Thirroul. Mr. William James King…

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Thirroul Railway Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 4

At a special meeting of Thirroul sub-branch of the A.R.U., held on the 16th inst., it was decided to form an A.R.U. Social Club, on the following…

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Dodge Brothers' Motor Gars

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 5

The Wollongong Car Sales and Service Co. have been appointed agents for Dodge Brothers' Cars and Graham Brothers' Trucks…

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Motor Car Auctions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 May 1926 · page 8

It will interest many to hear that "The Wollongong Gar Sales and Service Co" have taken premises at 217 Crown Street, and intend to…

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An Austinmer Acquisition. a Wider Bridge. Opened by Mrs. Southern

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 5

The term of acquisition can be correctly applied to the new bridge erected over Hicks' Creek, Austinmer, where it crosses Main Road. The new…

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Correspondence. Wollonngog Railway Station. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 4

Sir,—I wish to draw your attention to a practice prevailing at the Wollongong railway station in connection with the Port Kembla train arriving at 4.30…

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