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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1928

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Motors and Motoring. New Car Registrations. Chryslers Phenomenal Success

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 1

During the month of March the Chrysler car held second position in registrations of new cars in New South Wales, the total number registered for…

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Motor Speeding. on Prince's Highway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 9

An interesting discussion took place at North Illawarra Council meeting on Wednesday night in regard to the question of motor…

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What the Motorist Think

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 10

"Motorist" writes:—The thanks of motorists is due to your, paper for the lending article which appeared in last issue. If the Councils would only deal…

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Breach of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

Arthur Henry Watson pleaded guilty to failing to keep a motor vehicle close to the footpath at Port Kembla on April 7th…

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Motors and Motoring. High Compression in Engines. Subject of Discussion. Manufacturers of Knight type engine claim no special fuel is needed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 10

Marked evidence of the noticeable trend towards engines of high compression design provides one of the most important developments of the…

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"C" Councillors Report. Railway Street, Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 6

In connection with the complaint by Allan Black regarding the bad condition of this street, it was resolved the matter be left with the Engineer to…

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Motor Notes

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. reports that the bridge over the Genoa river, on the Prince's Highway, has been opened for traffic. Jemalong Shire Council has received…

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Mr. Davies Speaks to Railway Officers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 3

Mr. W. Davies. M.L.A, who was a guest at the Railway Officers' annual dinner at Wollongong this week, said he was glad to see such a large number of…

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"The Dover Road."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 10

The forthcoming production of this play, by the W.D.A.D.S., should prove to be of great interest to those who are acquainted with the books and plays…

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lb—Port Kembla Road and Mt. Keira Road Require Attention

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 8

The question of the reconstruction of the road from Wollongong to Mount Keira is at present under consideration by the Main Roads Board. Referring…

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Road Hog. Strikes Sulky at Kembla Grange

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 9

About 11.30 p.m., on Sunday, Arthur Hubner, railway porter, at Dapto, was returning home from Wollongong in a sulky with his wife and two children,…

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Breaches of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 13

Robert Peace pleaded guilty to failing to give up an expired license, and was fined 5/-, with 8/- costs, in default 24 hours. Five days were allowed in…

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Motors and Motoring. Marmon-rapson Triumph. Twice Round the World in Sixty Three Days

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 7

Twice round the world—this was the distance completed by Lionel Rapson driving a Marmon car shod with Rapson Double Tread Balloon Tyres on the…

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Motors and Motoring. Dodge Brothers Senior Six

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 11

The popularity of Dodge Brothers Senior Six is becoming most marked and owners are unstinting in their praise, of this car…

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Motor Notes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 3

Damages of £25,000 were claimed by a mother from her son in a recent case heard before the New Yorks courts. The claim followed an accident…

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Motors and Motoring. Excellent Willys-knight Performance. Remarkable Hill-Climbing Qualities

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 10

On Tuesday, May 1st, a Willys-Knight Great Six Touring Car set out to show what it could do on two real hills—Kurrajong Heights and Bulli Pass. The…

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A Motor Accident. Subsequent Court Proceedings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 10

At the Wollongong police court on Monday Charles Woods was charged (1) that he did drive in a manner dangerous to the public and (2) did drive…

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Breach of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 9

Stanley Hilton Steele pleaded guilty to having an inefficient silencer on his motor bicycle in Crown Street, Wollongong, on April 15th…

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Breaches of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

A plea of guilty was given by Stephen Best to a charge of riding a motor cycle without a number. He stated that his brother had been riding the…

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Corrimal Motor Cycle Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 14

The Motor Cycle Club members continues to grow in number and are having some very enjoyable outings. Recently they conducted a most…

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