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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

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Employment on Cross Country Railway. Departmental Explanation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 11

In response to a protest made by the local unemployed in regard to preference being given to men from Sydney on the Moss Vale—…

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Fingers Cut Off. Accident on Cross-country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

On Tuesday Frank Connolly, of No. 7 Camp, Cross-Country railway, was working with a clearing gang. He placed his hand on the limb of a tree just…

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"The Road to Romance."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 2

Lovers of stirring colorful romance have a treat, in store at the Kiama Cinema, to-night, when "The Road to Romance," Ramon Novarro's next…

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Proposed Bridge over Lake Entrance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

A very large and representative meeting was held in the Town Hall, Wollongong on Monday night for the purpose of considering the advisability of…

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Bridge Over Lake Entrance League Formed. Representative Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 9

One of the most representative meetings held in Wollongong for some time, eventuated in the Council Chambers on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. N…

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Bridge over Lake lllawarra Entrance a League Formed to Further the Proposal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 7

A meeting was held in the Wollongong Council Chambers on Mon­day night in connectifcn with the proposed construction of a bridge…

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Breaches of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 8

Joseph Pepper and Jack V. Denny each pleaded guilty to failing to deliver up expired certificates of registrations and number…

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Motors and Motoring. Hudson Tourer Climbs Bulli and Kurrajong in "Top," Under R.A.C.A. SUPERVISION

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 8

Being immensely impressed with the top-gear pulling ability of the new high-compression Hudson Super-six, the Agents. Messrs Dalgety & Company…

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Canadian Women. Out to Fight Railway Freights on Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 14

The women of Canada are waging a fight against high railway rates for coal. The following is taken from a Canadian paper:—…

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To Motor Car Owners (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 12

Sir.—Might I make an appeal through your columns to the Motor car owners of Wollongong to once again kindly offer their cars for a…

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Railway Social Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 12

The Thirroul Railway Social Club held another of their old time dances recently. It was a brilliant success, Miss Horstman, again officiated at…

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Advertisements on Roads. Power to Prohibit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

New by-laws recently gazetted give power to the Victorian Country Roads Hoard to regulate the exhibition of advertisements and the election of…

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Motors and Motoring. Australian Made Goodyear Tyres. Reduced In Price To Ordinary Levels

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

Announcement is made of the placing on the Australian market of Australian made Goodyear tyres and tubes at prices which Australian motorists…

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Breach of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

William J. Cox pleaded guilty to failing to deliver up an expired certificate of registration, and a number plate, and was fined 5/-, with 8/- costs,…

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Mountain Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 2

Jamberoo Council are spending £75 on the mountain road to finish the grant for improvements there, and are calling applications for employees ready to…

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Gerringong Road. £631 to Be Spent on It

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 2

The Jamberoo Town Clerk, who puts things concisely before the Main Roads Board, was notified on the occasion of his visit to…

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Road, Mount Keira to Bulli Pass

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 10

Mr. John Porter, of Mount Keira, is pushing ahead the matter of getting the above road. He has been in touch with Mr. Davies' and Mr. Lysaght…

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Radio on American Freight Train Saves Time and Fuel

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 8

Reduction in traffic delays, promotion of safety improvement in train operation, and savings in fuel are some of the promising results being secured by…

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Road Mount Keira to Bulli Pass. a Matter for the Councils

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

On behalf of the Mount Keira Agricultural Bureau, Mr. John Porter recently forwarded a letter to Mr. Lysaght, M.L.A., suggesting that the work…

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Wreck of Motor Boat

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 2

Two fishermen named David Page and Bert Edwards had a rather sensational time in a motor boat on Tuesday morning. They were engaged…

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