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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1931

229 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 12

Bridge Evening

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a very pleasant function was arranged by the ladies of the Kiama Croquet Club to assist much necessary outlay on the lawn…

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Lake Illawarra Bridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 July 1931 · page 2

The need for the provision of a bridge across the entrance to Lake Illawarra has been represented from time o time by Mr. Davies, Minister for…

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Tar-paved Road for Jamberoo Village

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

At the Jamberoo Council meeting on Thursday the Mayor said an important question for the Council to consider in the…

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Terragong Swamp Bridge

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 2

The Jamberoo and Shellharbor Councils have been informed by Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., that the Minister for Lands will receive a joint…

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Motor Bicycle Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 2

Mr. Bruce Brock, assistant teacher at the Kiama Public School, met with an accident at the Prince's Highway near the Minnamurra bridge on Friday…

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Police Court. Wollongong.—monday. (Before Mr. Chapman, S.M.) Railway Charges

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 3

Arthur Albert Emery (62) was charged with travelling in a train between Loftus and Scarborough on July 21, without having paid his fare…

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Mt. Kembla and Kembla Hts. Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 6

Lorna, the nine-years-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jas. Slow, of, Mount Kembla whilst visiting relatives at Coledale, at the week-end was knocked,…

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Mayoral Sleuths. on Barroul Roads

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 2

The matter of the roads on Ald. Carson's subdivision at Barroul was mentioned in the Council meeting on Wednesday night…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 9

It has been decided at six Cambridge colleges, that, owing to the increasing number of accidents, first and second-year men are not allowed to drive…

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Railwaymen Clash

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 5

The team to represent Thirroul Railway and Tramway Institute, against Lithgow Railway team, to morrow (Saturday) will be selected…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

A serious accident might easily be caused by the dangerous condition of the approaches to a bridge over wiles Creek on the Great Northern…

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Balgownie Motor Accident

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 14

Cabbage Tree Bridge corner was the scene of another collision last Saturday morning. A car driven by Mr. T. Williams (painter), of…

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Marks' Bridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 2

"The best three days' work done for the Council" was the Mayor' comment upon the result achieved this week on the work of rebuilding Mark's bridge…

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Main Roads Inspection

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 3

The special meeting of the Jamberoo Council, arranged for Tuesday to meet Mr. Ingram, of the Main Roads Board, on his visit of inspection as reported…

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Lake Illawarra Bridge

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 2

The need for providing at bridge over the Lake Illawarra Entrance has been stressed with the proper authority by Mr. Davies (Minister for Education)…

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Our New Serial The Road that Led Home a Powerful Story of Domestic Interest Sketch of Opening Chapters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 19

"The Road that Led Home" opens with a deceptive simplicity which gives little hint of the volcanic passions to be encountered later on…

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 3

A suggestion is being made to the Government by the N.R.M.A. that legislation be introduced to impose a wheel tax on all vehicles other than…

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Barroul Roads. Council to Inspect Again

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 2

The roads on Ald. Carson's subdivision at Barroul were again the subject of lengthy discussion at the Council meeting on Wednesday night…

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General Motors

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 3

The following statement for publication has been made by General Motors. Holden's Limited, regarding their decision to concentrate their assembly…

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The Storyteller. Our New Serial The Road that Led Home Copyright. Chapter 1

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 19

The right definition of Riffmoor that delighteful. day in early October—and more especially of the Vicarage—was peace. And this in spite…

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