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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Bellambi Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 11

Ald. Crowther proposed that the Council view the Bellambi Roads on March 2nd. Seconded by Ald. Ziems, and…

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Port Kembla Traffic Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 9

For now many years has the overhead bridge that spans the railway line near Darcy Road, Port Kembla, stood the stress and strain of traffic. In the early days it was erected to support slowly moving horse…

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Correspondence Bulli Pass—mt. Keira Road (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

S[?]—Whose particular business or [?]sibility is it to urge the construction of the few miles of road to connect Bulli Pass Mt. Keira, one…

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Workers' Compensation Commission. Murphy V Main Roads Board. (Reported in another column.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 13

The Commission made an award in favour of applicant for £825, with £5/7/0 witness' expenses. In the matter of a determination…

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Motors and Motoring Rigid Airships Have Great Future In Long Distance Travel Is Belief of Goodyear Chief

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 5

"It is my firm belief that large commercial rigid airships will in the future be common vehicles for long distance travel." M.r W. G. Kithe, Managing…

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Corrimal Motor Cycle Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 15

Since the opening of its season six weeks ago, this vigorous club of enthusiasts has had enjoyable times. Amongst the best was a social run to…

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Fatality. on Cross Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 9

One man was killed and another injured when a charge exploded prematarely on the Cross Country, Railway yesterday afternoon. It appears that…

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Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 15

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has been informed:— That the Railway Commissioners will provide a platform on the southern…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From N.r.m.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 26

The N.R.M.A. reports that East Maitland Council has decided to co-operate with the Wallarobba Shire in having the suggested route of the North…

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Fatality at Cross-country Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 15

Walter John Brock, a shot-firer, aged 40, met his death at No. 9 camp, Moss Vale-Port Kembla, yesterday…

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Jamberoo—Kiama Road Council Wants Board to Take Over

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Ald. Colley brought forward in the Jamberoo Council on Thursday, the advisability of approaching the Main Roads Board to take over the length…

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Railway Accomodation

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

The Public Service has invited applications for a scholarship tenable at Sydney University for a period of four years, the successful applicant to…

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Albion Park Police Court. (Before Mr. A. E. Chapman, P.M.) Breach of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

Harold B. Sawtell was charged with failing to renew his motor driversd' license, and to deliver to the Superintendent of Traffic his expired license…

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Motors and Motoring. Speed, But— Truck Design Problems

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 13

That speed is one of the most essential factors in economical transport is a universally accepted fact, but many other principles are involved…

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No Silencer. on Motor Bike

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

At the bulli police Court on Wednesday, Harold Leslie Pearce did not appear to answer a charged of riding a motor-bicycle without an efficient…

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Motorists Beware. Breaches of Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 6

At the Wollongong police Court on Monday, the following persons were dealt with for breaches of the motor regulations;—…

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Motor Cycling. Corrimal Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 15

Some misgivings had been expressed us to the Grass Hill at Bloomfield being in decent order for the climb on Saturday next, at 2.30 p.m. With the…

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The Motor World. News and Moths From N.r.m.a

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 25

The N.R.M.A. reports that the Railway Commissioners, who for a long time have been concerned about competition of motor vehicles, with…

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Motor Cycling. Corrimal Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 12

The grass hill climb arranged for last Saturday was put off on account of the wet state of the ground. A reliability trial will be held on…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. reports that the Railway Commissioners, for a long time have been concerned about competition of motor vehicles with railways, have…

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