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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1929

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Victors and Motoring Special for Us. Kairrier Speed Truck. Now Two-Ton Model

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

Convinced, Hint speed is an essential factor in economical transportation [?] Australia, Messrs. Karrier Motors Ltd of Euddersfield (Eng.) have developed…

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Another Accident at Cross-country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 16

Yesterday at the Cross-Country railway, William Hoff, a shot[?]rer, was firing a shot, which exploded prematurely. He sustained severe lacerations to…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 8

The N.R.M.A. reports that Junee council proposes to register the names of all stockowners in the municipality, and to make animate bear discs…

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The Main Road

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 2

Work on the deviation of the Prince's Highway from Oak Flats to Shellharbour station is proceeding, several ploughings being already completed…

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Motor Cycling

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 12

The Secretary reports that at the Reliability Trial held last Sunday, five members were very successful as far as Bowral, out of 18 who took part. From…

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Motors and Motoring Revolutionising the Used Car Trade. Unique Display Opened

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 5

That the used car trade in Sydney is being placed on the same plane as the distribution of high grade new cars is reflected in Sydney's first open air…

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

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

The N.R.M.A. announces that a conference of representatives of the Lismore Municipal Council and the Gundurimba and Terania Shire Councils…

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Motor Cycle Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 24

The motor cycle club is going along by leaps and bounds. The membership to date is 36, while many new members are expected, in…

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Crooked River Road. Ald. Burke Claims First Place

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 2

A lively discussion concerning the Crooked River road took place in the Gerringong Council on Saturday, during…

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Bridge in Duplicate Tourney

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 2

Duplicate bridge which is so popular in other countries of the world has not really been tried out in Australia, and bridge lovers are informed that to suit…

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Main Roads Work: Shortage of Bitumen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

Mr. Davies: Is the Minister for Local Government aware that a large number of men have been dismissed from main roads work on account of a…

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Motors and Motoring Biggest Building in the World. Huge Hangar Being Erected To House Projected Two Largest Airships in the World

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 4

Work is now under way at the Good-year Akron Airport in the United State, preliminary to construction of the huge Goodyear hangar—to be the…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. announces that a conference of representatives of the Lismore Council and the Gundurimba and Terania Shire Councils recently…

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Motor Cycling. Corrimal Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 14

The grass hill climb at Bloomfield, Corrimal, was run on Saturday; last, with a large number of entries. In spite of bad conditions the competitors…

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Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 7

With reference to your representations in regard to the condition of carriages on the South Coast trains, and referring particularly to the train…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 27

A bridge has been bulli over the Morongla Creek near Cowra, at a cost of £3000, says the N.R.M. The road has been deviated in this locality, and…

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Breaches of Motor Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 11

Walter Tyson Eagles did not appear to answer charges of (1) driving a car whilst under the influence of liquor, and (2)driving a car without having a…

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Corrimal Motor Cycle Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 11

Captained by Stephenson, twenty-five of the members turned out last Sunday afternoon, arrayed in club colours of blue and gold. From the…

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Motors and Motoring Essex "The Challenger," & the Greater Hudson Are Here

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 3

A study of the new line of Hudson Essex Curs now released throughout Australia, shows that the Hudson Company, in pursuance of their policy…

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Motors and Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 8

Statistic compiled by the N.A.C.C. Show that in 23 cities in America of more than 100,000 population the average monthly motor accident rate per…

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