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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

303 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 16

Port Kembla Workmen's Train. Extension From Thirroul to Coalcliff

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 16

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received the following:— With reference to your representations relative to the desire that…

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Motors and Motoring. Dodge Brothers to Bring Out Higher Priced Car. Statement sets at rest all rumours—the new car will in no way conflict with the present models

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 5

Dodge Brothers dealers have been advised that the new supplementary line will be available for retail deliveries about October. No announcement…

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Motors

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 17

Hudson, Essex Cars topped the list of registrations in the month of March. The new model Essex Super Six, which was recently shown at…

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Bargains in Used Motor Cars

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1927 · page 22

It is not often that an opportunity presents itself whereby guaranteed used cars may be obtained at bargain prices with the advantage of…

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Pt. Kembla Workmen's Train Extension of Train from Thirroul to Coalcliff

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 9

Messrs. Davies and Lysaght, M's.L.A., have received communications to the following effect:— With reference to your…

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Maintenance of a Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 9

Main Roads Board had decided to give £2 to Bulli Shire Councils' £1 in any cost of maintenance of the newly-constructed Main Road, between Bulli…

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Bulli Shire Council. Main Roads Board Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 1

Matters connected with Board and Council were embraced in letters read at the last meeting of the Bulli Shire Council…

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Port Kembla Road Discussed at Wollongong Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wollongong Council last night Aid. Lee moved that the Main Roads Board be urged to [?] dertake the construction of the Post…

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Bulli-Woonona Main Road. Length About Four Miles. Remaking Cost About £40,000

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 6

The work of reconstructing by the Main Roads Boars of the Main Road from Bulli Pass to Bellambi having been completed, the Board is now…

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Motors and Motoring. Bean Cars and Trucks. Great Steel Firm of Hadfields. Assume Unfettered Control

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 9

An announcement that will be received with satisfaction by all who have the best interests of the British Motor industry at heart, has just been made…

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Motor Cycling

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 2

The South Coast Motor Cycle Club held meeting last night in the Band Hall, Wollongong, about 30 members attending. It was decided that a [?]…

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Glebe Trounce Main Roads Board

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 12

The teams were:— Glebe—H. Braham, S. Hayes, J. Walker, J. Frost, J. McCloskey, V. Markham, Archie O'Neil, L. Lowe, E…

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Stone at Austinmer. Suggested for Road Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 7

A discussion emanated from a report submitted at Bulli Shire Council meeting on Monday by the Engineer (Mr. Harrison), in which he advised…

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The Cross Country Railway and Local Unemployed. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 1

Sir,—It would appear to me that the local unemployed stand no chance of getting a job on the Cross-Country Railway, and I would suggest that steps…

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Improved Railway Facilities. for South Coast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 10

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following official information:—With reference to our conversation, in regard to the desire for the earlier…

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Motors and Motoring. "On His Majesty's Serivce." Bean Trucks Carry the London Mails. 16 Miles To The Gallon—22 1/2 Hours Per Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 8

On the face of it, the task of handling the mail matter of the largest city in the world is a tremendous undertaking, and it speaks volumes for…

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Motor Cycling

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 16

A meeting of the South Coast Motor Cycle Club was held in the band room, Keira Street, Wollongong, last night. The following officers were elected for…

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A Miraculous Escape. Motor Smash at Bombo

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon, as they were returning to the city in a light Ford lorry Messrs. A. E. Crutch, builder and contractor of Pitt street, Merrylands,…

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Burglars Visit Shellharbour. Steal a Motor Car And Nearly Get Away with it and Mr. Wickham's Safe

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 2

When a party of young folk were returning home to Shellharbour from the Hospital ball in Kiama in the early hours of Saturday morning last, they disturbed in the nick of time, a daring gang of burglars who has broken into Mr. W. A. Wickham's store, and were engaged in removing the store safe to…

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Nowra Train

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 9

Mr. Lysaght, M.L.A., has received the following:—With reference to your representations in regard to the desire for…

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