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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

380 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 19

Clifton Wants Road Worker

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 5

Clifton Progress Association prefaced a letter by offering a strong protest to the sanitary depot beiing placed in their locality, but they particularly…

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"Great White" Train. North and South Coast Tour

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 24

The "Australian-Made" Preference League has received advice from the Premier, Mr. J. T. Lang, intimating that he has agreed to…

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Thirroul Railway Institute

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 4

There certainly should be more practical interest and greater enthusiasm noticeable in connection with this Institute, so well equipped and…

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The Speeding Motorist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 5

The Police Department wrote in reply that no objection would be raised to the Council erecting speed signs, such as "Drive Slowly," and…

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Pioneer Creek Bridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 July 1926 · page 2

The question of constructing a bridge over the Pioneer Creek was advanced another stage at the Jamberoo Council's meeting on Thursday…

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The Mountain Road

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 2

Mr. Stan. Grey had a very interested hearing at the Wingecarribee Shire Council meeting last week when he brought his proposal before them of a…

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Proposed Mountain Road One Man Offers £100 Towards Cost

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 4

Mr. S. N. Grey again interviewed the Jamberoo Council on Thursday in regard to the proposed road from Robertson via Saddleback and Bong Bong…

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Kiama Motor Ambulance £30 Nett in Sight

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 2

A very short time was given in which to organise success for the Variety and Picture entertainment offered in aid of the fund, as Mr. Hector Gray, who…

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Motorising London. Buses Oust Tramcars

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 3

"It may not be generally known that there are no street car lines in London except at the outskirts of the city. The huge population of the…

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Thirroul Railway Institute

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 4

Mr. H. Starling presided over the monthly meeting of the Sub-Council on Monday night. Mr. L. Kelly, the Secretary, reported —"that interest…

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Motors and Motoring. Diamonds and the Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 3

Enough diamonds to stud a queen's coronet are worn out every year in the manufacture of Ford cars. Contrary to the popular guess they are…

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Thirroul Railway Changes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 13

Changes in the locomotive staff at Thirroul are announced this week. Mr. E. Townsend, who has been stationed at Thirroul locomotive depot for nine…

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THIRROUL Railway News Transfers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 9

Mr. E. Townsend, who has been stationed at Thirroul Loco depot for nine years, is transferred to Enfield. Messrs. J. Hoffman and M…

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Factory Road a Gerringong Council Problem

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 2

Aid. Jackson asked what result had they got from the factory. Tile Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Association to whom…

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Train Timetable. Alteration in Running of Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 7

The Railway Department advises that an alteration has been made in the train service on the Illawarra line. As from Monday, July 13th, the trains…

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"Great White" Train

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 5

The "Australian Made" Preference League is having the finishing touches put to the "Great White" Train, prior to her setting out on the…

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Bridge at Stanwell Park

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 7

Residents of Stanwell Park and travelling public also hail with delight the decision by the Bulli Shire Council to have a now bridge erected at what is…

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Macquarie Pass Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 14

Re improvements in road from Albion Park to Macquarie Pass, Mr. Davies, M.L.A., is informed that the question of the improvement of the…

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Thirroul Bridge (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 9

Sir.—Kindly allow me space in your column to ask if any other reader has noticed how dangerous the opproach to the Thirroul overhead…

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