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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

229 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 12

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

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. regards as extraordinary the circumstance that during January and February of this year 1,181,602 more gallons of kerosene were…

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Motor Traffic Helps Trade

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 7

It is a moot point if civic authorities in thin country really appreciate the worth of the motor car as a contributing factor to business activity In many important provincial towns in this State the motor is…

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Motor Cycling Notes From Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 13

The social outing last Sunday was a huge success over 60 members and enthusiasts making the trip There were about 20 motor cycles…

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Motor Car Taken. Two Men Arrested

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

Owing to the alertness of Constable Barwick whilst on duty in Crown St., Wollongong about 2.30 on Tuesday morning, the Rev. W. Duffy's motor…

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Motoring Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 8

The first place a motorist usually makes for when in trouble is the nearest Service house or motor workshop; yet how many motorists ever…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

The view taken by the N.R.M.A. that the convenience of the traffic of the travelling public is often a secondary consideration—sometimes…

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The Road Plant

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 6

The following motion, notice of which had been given, was presented by Cr. Hiles:—"That in pursuance of the resolution passed at the meeting of…

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A Motor Accident Case

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 5

James Williamson was charged with (1) driving a motor car along the Main Road, Thirroul, on January 31, whilst under the influence of liquor, (2) by…

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All About A Motor Driver's License

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 5

Edward James Jones pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing a motor driver's license, the property of Norman J. Cooper, on March 28th…

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Stealing A Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 8

James Sullivan (23) and Harry Maloney (26) were charged with breaking and entering the garage of William Duffy, Keira St., Wollongong, and…

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Motor Cycling Notes From Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the meeting on Monday night last. Judging by the enthusiasm displayed by the members this club has a very…

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The Shellharbour Road. Mayor Counsels Patience

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

A letter was received at the Shellharbour Council meeting on Wednesday from the Shellharbour Progress Association. It stated that the…

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A Bridge Job

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 4

Good progress is being made with the preliminary work proparatory to rebuilding Missingham's bridge on the main road near Albion Park…

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Fatal Road Accident. Motor Cyclist Killed

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

The Prince's Highway, near the foot of Jones' hill, Eureka, was the scone of a tragic accident on Sunday afternoon, when a motor cyclist, Mr. Joseph…

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Motor Cycling (By Two Stroke)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 15

The motor cycle events at Saturday's sports were very popular. Owing to rain, the social outing did not eventuate on Sunday last…

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New Bridge at Lagoon

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1931 · page 4

The Main Roads Board started work in respect to the reinforced concrete bridge over the Lagoon, or Spring Creek as it is called on departmental…

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Motors & Motoring. Motor Car Sales in U.s.a

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 12

The following were the car sales in U.S.A. for last year:—Ford, 1,055,063; Chevrolet, 618,690: Buick 110,325: Pontiac, 68,359: Plymouth, 61-307;…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 6

The N.R.M.A.'s long standing suspicion that the Australian motorist has been and still is paying an unfairly high price for his petrol [?]…

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Albion Park-Kiama Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 4

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., Minister for Education, advises that he has had a communication from the Main Roads Board regarding his representations…

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Blue Metal Trade. Railway Freights

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 2

The Minister for Education, Mr. W Davies, informs us that he took up with his colleague, the Minister for Public Works, the unfair competition…

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