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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Motor Cycling

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 3
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The Wollongong Motor Cycle Club held a speed-judging test last Sunday. The course set was from the South Beach Kiosk to Figtree…

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Official Opening of Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 9

The official opening of the railway line connecting the coast with the Tablelands has now been definitely fixed for August 20th, and it is right that such an important event, so far as this district and the Tablelands is concerned, should be celebrated in a fitting manner. It is…

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Trespass on Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 6

James Bevan, Thomas Williams and William Hunter were each charged with being together trespassing in the marshaling yards of the Railway…

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Moss Vale-Port Kembla Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 7

Arrangements have now been finalised for the official opening of the above branch railway (38 miles, 25 chains) to take place on Saturday, 20th…

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The Motor World

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. reminds motorists that the traffic regulations require the headlamps of a car to be of sufficient candle power to illuminate and render…

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Motors & Motoring. Australia's New Feature. Dunlop "Gold Seal." Features: Silence & Extra Mileage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 12

Considering the outstanding service and mileage…

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Queen Chosen of Gross-country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 5

For some time great enthusiasm has been displayed by an enthusiastic band of workers, in raising funds in aid of the Cross-Country Railway Queen…

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Moss Vale—port Kembla Railway Arrangements for Official Opening on August 20th. TRAINS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 17

Leave Moss Vale 10.45 a.m., arrives Unanderra 12.30 p.m. 5 Leaves Unanderra 3.48 p.m., arrives Moss Vale 5.50 p.m…

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Railway Opening

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 14

Mr. W. J. Macken, hon. sec. informed us this morning that the actual cutting of the ribbon by the Premier (not by DeGroot) at the…

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Queen Competition Cross Country Railway Contest Finalised Miss Quilty Wins

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 15

The Queen Competition concluded last week and the magnificent support by the public was responsible for raising £622/3/11…

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Railway Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 3

The ceremony set down for Unanderra to-morrow, is an important one so far as this district is concerned. Apart from the trade benefits which may accrue as result of the opening of the line, it is safe to state that the present generation will not see another ceremony of the…

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The First Train a Newspaper Man's Impressions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 9

The following is taken from the Moss Vale "Post" in regard to the first train from Moss Vale before the official opening:—…

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MOTORS & MOTORING. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 3

A stricter enforcement of the law has been suggested by the N.R.M.A. against cyclists who ride along traffic…

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Motor Cycling

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 4

The first event of the new Point score competition was decided last Sunday, and took the form of an acceleration test over the usual Quarter…

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Personalities at The Opening. of the Cross Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 8

The railway men who made history and were the crew of the first train on the liae after the official opening were: J. C. Smith, guard; leading…

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Cross Country Railway. Important Ceremony. Official Opening.witnessed by Large Gathering

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 8

It is safe to say that never in its annals has such a crowd of people been seen at Unanderra, assembled there on Saturday for the official opening of the railway which links the South Coast line with the great Southern line…

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What Railway Officals State

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 5

In regard to statements appearing in the metropolitan press concerning Persons missing the first train for Moss Vale after the official opening on…

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Moss Vale—Port Kembla Railway Colorful Celebration. 7,000 People Participate Stirring Scenes of Enthusiasm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 4

AFTER a number of postponements, the Great Day of Days has come and gone! Another important epoch in…

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Wrong Side of Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 16

Kenneth Kay was charged with not driving on the left of the road at Wombarra on August 8th. He did not appear and the case was heard…

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