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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Motor Accidents Man Killed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 27

Last week-end was remarkable for an unusual number of motor accidents, including a fatal one. Henry Williams (49), foreman…

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Cheap Railway Excursions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 2

A further notification is given regarding the cheap excursions to be run during the second week in February. Intending travellers are advised to…

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Fell Under Train

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. Walter J. Tomlinson. of Shellharbour, a well-known identity at the district and an invalid pensioner, arrived in Kiama on Saturday morning by…

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Good Progress. with Road Work

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 2

The prediction, heard recently that the Main Roads Board men will be in Kiama by Easter, will possibly prove to be a true one. The rate of…

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Proposed Bridge Over Lake Entrance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 12

With reference to your representations on behalf of the Progress Association at Port Kembla, who are desirous that the Minister receive a deputation…

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Deputation Refused. Bridge Over Lake Entrance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 13

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from the Public Works Department:— With reference to your…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 17

The experiment of using motor-cycles instead of horses in the bull-ring is being tried at Madrid. An Auckland (N.Z.) motorist who…

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Motors and Motoring. Cars That Influence Body Designs. Views of World-Famed Buick Expert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 12

"The recently announced Silver Anniversary Buick now on display throughout Australia emphasises its new lines the advancement that motors…

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Motorists Beware. Breaches of Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 5

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, the following cases were dealt with:— Charles Holley pleaded guilty to not…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 7

Tumat Shire Council's programme of main road maintenance and miscellaneous construction works, requiring £5,540, has been approved by the…

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Motoring Notes News and Notes From N.r.m.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 11

The N.R.M.A. says that a surface is being added to a section of Forrest street (Canberra), leading from the Kingston shopping centre to Manuka…

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A Motor Accident. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 9

Sir,—I desire to draw attention to a motor accident that happened on the Port Kembla Road, near the Swan-street end…

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Kiama-Jamberoo Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 2

Although it is only a short time ago since the road from Kiama to Jamberoo was repaired portions are already in a bed state again. The stretch…

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Poor Prospects. of Bridge Over Lake Illawarra

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 1

The prospect of securing the erection of a bridge over Lake Illawarra Entrance, doesn't seem very good at the present time judging by the…

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Bulli Pass — Mount Keira Road. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 11

Sir,—Whose particular business or responsibility is it to urge the construction of the few miles of Road to connect Bull! Pass with Mount Keira…

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Motor Cars at the Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

Motor cars were an attraction at the Wollongong Show. Naturally interest central in the new Fords, and the display by…

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Slacky Flat Accident. Motor Driver Committed for Trial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

At the Bulli Police Court in Tuesday, before Mr. Chapman, S.M., Walter Tyson Eagles was committed for trial on two charges of by wanton…

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Motor Headlights. a New Reflector

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 14

Many residents of the district have had the Egarsol reflector fitted to their cars. Recently it was the writer's privilege to see a demonstration of the…

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Motorists Beware. Breaches of Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday the following cases dealing with breaches of the motor regulations were dealt with:—…

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The Motor World. Mews and Notes From the N.r.m.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 9

The N.R.M.A. says that a portion of land adjoining the present Main Western Road at Bowenfels has been reserved for a deviation and a subway…

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