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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

430 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 22

MOTORS & Motoring. the Golden Marquette. a Real Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 6

Many visitors to the Wollongong Show noticed the 'Golden Marquette,' which was on view with Nelson Motors Ltd. display, and were attracted by…

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Tramps Blamed for Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 16

It is understood that the outbreak of fire in the old butcher's shop at Port Kembla, was caused by remnants of fire left in the building, by trumps…

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Cross-country Railway. Work to Be Curtailed. 300 Men to Be Dismissed. Sydney

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 9

The retrenchment scheme that has hit some of the heads of the Railway Department will, also strike rather heavily at the navvies, on the Cross Country Railway from Unanderra to Moss Vale. The section Moss Vale to Robertson has been practically completed, and the men employed…

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Old Car Races Train

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1930 · page 4

From time to time Australian Studebaker dealers find instances of exceptional stamina of Studebaker cars. The Sydney-Bourke record and the…

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Miraculous Escape. Cab Runs Down Approaches to Mt. Pleasant Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 1

On Saturday evening a man named W. J. King was driving a car along the Prince's Highway, and when crossing the Mt.Pleasant Railway bridge,…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. is beginning the free display in country towns of high-class moving pictures dealing with travel, the motor industry, ans many subjects…

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Main Road Work

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 2

Traffic is being allowed over the new Dunmore-Oak Flats deviation, and most of the road is ready for the bitumen, with the exception of a portion…

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Albion Park Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 16

A communication from the M.R.B. re the reconstruction by that body of the road from Macquarie Rivulet through Albion Park to the junction…

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In Parliament Kurnell-cronulla Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 13

Mr. Lysaght: Is the Minister for Public Works yet in a position to give me an answer to a question I put to him last Tuesday regarding…

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A Bridge Lady. Do You Know Her?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 2

Good afternoon, Mrs. Smith First time this afternoon we've been at the same table. How are you fretting on? I've had the most appalling cards…

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Correspondence. Improved Train Service. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 2

Sir,—In the issue of your paper of 14th inst. it is stated that the credit of the improved South Coast train Service is due to Mr. Davies, M.L.A. I…

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The Train Service. a Trial for Three Months

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 15

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received a communication to the following effect from the Colonial Treasurer:— With reference to the question without…

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Host of Complaints. Visit To, Shellharbour. Roads Deplorable—Lack of Conveniences

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 15

A subscriber to the "Post," who evidently was not enraptured with Shellharbour when he spent a recent week-end at that seaside resort, has…

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Motors & Motoring. Steamship, Plane and Financial Interests Join Forces in Directorship of Pacific Zeppelin Transport Co

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 3

Co-operation of steamship, aeroplane and financial interests in the first All-American Zeppelin airship line is seen in the list of additional directors…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 8

The N.R. M.A. says that motorists are required to use the old path of Hume Highway between Berwick orchard and Paddy's River, while…

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Corrimal Motor Cycle Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 28

The members and their friends had a great time on Sunday last, when a very enjoyable day was spent at National Park. The cyclists left…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 10

The N.R.M.A. says that motorists are required to use the old path of Hume Highway between Berwick Orchard and Paddy's River while…

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Reidtown Wants Railway Station

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 28

Some little time ago efforts were made to have a railway station at Reidtown, but these were unsuccessful. Residents are now convinced…

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Road Wear

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 2

The Road Commissioner of Queensland, in a recent report, dealt with the problem of wear and tear on the roads caused by the heavy vehicles, and it…

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Park's Bitumen Road. Council's Decision

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 6

The Shellharbour Council at their meeting on Wednesday discussed the offer of the Main Roads Board to reconstruct the road through Albion…

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