Motor Accident
On Saturday afternoon about 6.15 p.m. Mr. Robert, J. McBeatty, of King street, Mascott, accompanied by his father, two brothers and a friend (Mr…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1928
385 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 20
Concrete Roads. As Cheap As Bitumen
At the conclusion of business at the Wollongong Council meeting last night, an adjournment was made to the Mayor's Room. After inviting those present…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Campers at Port Kembla and Lake Illawarra. Need of a Bridge
During the holidays many hundreds of motor curs, laden with the necessary camping outfit have passed through Port Kembla en route to Lake…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mt. Keira Road Deviation. Central Illawarra to Be Asked to Share in Upkeep
Over £20,000 was spent on the deviation of the Mt. Keira Road, and to-day the road is falling into such a state of disrepair that it is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Concessions
Every railway line in the State seems to be considered by the Railway Commissioners except that which runs to the South Coast. The trains running…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Selling the Trams
The "S.M. Herald" is responsible for the statement that the Government contemplate selling the trains to a private company. Only one fate awaits any Government that even contemplates such a scheme, and that is to be hurled from office…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motors and Motoring. CHRYSLER Lowers Sydney to Melbourne Record After Covering 37,000 Miles
The performance of Mr. H. J. Beith, of Albury, a non professional driver, who unaccompanied secured the Sydney to Melbourne Record in his Chrysler…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Accidents. One Fatality
Arthur Wilks, aged 22 years, and Thomas Sherman, aged 18 years, employees of the Corrimal-Balgownie Colliery, were riding home on a motor…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Tour. Notes Op Interest on Trip. No. 2
Stuart Town is an old mining centre, now supposed to be worked out. It was once populated by some 5000 people, mostly engaged in searching for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Minnamurra Road
With the Main Roads Board undertaking the construction of concrete roads in many directions, especially those favoured as holiday resorts,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Run Over by Motor Car. at Dapto
On Saturday evening Andrew Tansey, familiarly known us "Dick," went to secure his hat, which had blown on to the Prince's Highway, and whilst…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motors and Motoring Scene at Goodyear Tyre Factory
The accompanying photo recently taken at the new factory of the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. (Australia) Ltd., at Granville, N.S.W., shows a very important stage in the manufacture of Goodyear Tyres. Our photo shows a battery of ovens in which tyres are carefully cured…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Football Match
The first motor-cycle football match in Spain was played between Barcelona Clubs, and excited so much interest that the Barcelona Automobile Club…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motorists Beware. Prosecution at Police Court
Motorists are advised to strictly observe the traffic regulations in Wollongong. The following breaches of the traffic regulations were dealt with at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Expensive Words. Used to Railway Official
At the Wollongong police court on Monday Francis Williamson pleaded not guilty to using insulting words to Henry George Wakeford, on railway…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Jamberoo Road Work
The improvement to Jamberoo road is very noticeable through the work carried out under the main road grant. Ald. Weir is barracking for an early…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Notes
The N.R.M.A. reports that during 1927 motor vehicles were registered in N.S.W. at the rate of more than 1200 a week. Allowing for a certain…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Breaches of Motor Regulations
Sydney C. Thompson and Kenneth J. Mackie, were each fined 5/-, with 8/- costs, in default 24 hours imprisonment, for failing to deliver up expired motor…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Breach of Motor Regulations
Sidney Thomas Stanley did not appear to answer a charge of driving a car otherwise than in accordance with permit on November 25th, and the case…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Telephone Communication. Mossvale—port Kembla Railway
The Railway Commissioners have informed Mr. Davies, M.L.A., with regard to an application from the Ambulance Transport Service at Wollongong…
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