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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

285 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 15

The World at The Cross-Roads on Disarmament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 9

(The following declaration was made by Professor Einstein, the world-famous scientist philosopher, before he left California recently for his home…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 12

It is the view of the British Ministry of Transport that a general improvement in driving has taken place, and that both motorists and…

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WoIIongong Motor Cycle Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 10

Members are reminded that a social run has been arranged for Sunday next, 19th. inst. The venue is National Park and the start will be made…

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THIRROUL t S.C. RAILWAY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1932 · page 5

Contrary to expectation, Thirroul beat the Railway team on Saturday. Six men from the Thirroul A grade played, for the Railway. J. Owen…

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Cross-Country Railway

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 4

The secretary of the Transport Department has replied to criticism that the Moss Vale Port Kembla railway time-table had been compiled by…

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Western Suburbs and South Coast Railways

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 3

On this Sunday followers of the League code will be well entered for at Bode's Oval, when Western Suburbs and the champion . South Coast…

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Motor Cycling. Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 3

The club held a social run to National Park last Sunday, 19th. inst. 5leven members their friends turned out and thoroughly enjoyed…

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Repairing a Bridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 2

At the Jamberoo Council meeting on Thursday the Mayor said Mr. O. K. East had telephoned him that morning saying that the bridge on the other…

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"Buying a Road."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 2

The obligation of a ratepayer to help the Council in maintaining a road to his farm was discussed by the Council at Jamberoo on Thursday morning…

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Main Roads Policy Government's Intention

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 1

At the annual conference of the Shire Councils Association, held in Sydney this week, the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) made…

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Motors and Motoring Motor Tyres Will They Be Bigger

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1932 · page 4

It is difficult to foretell what sized neumatic tyres will be used a few years hence. The sizes now standard throughout the world were the…

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New Road Proposed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 11

As the expansion of activities at South Kemla is of local importance to, Dapto a sub-committee, comprising: Messrs. J. A. Arnold, B…

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Boy Scouts. Opening of Bridge and Log Cabin

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 5

District Commissioner, C. F.T. Jackson, and A.D.C., S. H. Neal, visited Berry on Saturday afternoon last, 2nd. inst., to represent the South Coast…

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South Coast Boy Scouts Opening of Bridge and Log Cabin

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 20

District Commissioner, C. F. T. Jackson, and A.D.C., S. H. Neal, visited Berry on Saturday afternoon last, to represent the South Coast…

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Big Carnival In Connection will the Opening of Cross-Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 10

A meeting of representatives from the Wollongong Hospital Committee and Ambulance Committee was held at the Wollongong Ambulance Station on…

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Wollongong Motor Cycle Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 1

The club held a Flexibility Trial on Telegraph Point Road. Albion Park, on Sunday last, 3rd. inst. Eleven members competed in this event and a…

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Queen Competitions Cross-country Railway Queens

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 9

The counting of votes for the Cross-Country Railway Queen Competition was carried out on Tuesday, and resulted in Miss Thelma Wonson, North…

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Bridge Opening

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 4

The Harbour Bridge incident was restaged at the official opening last Saturday of the bride on Mr. J. D. Williams property, which has been built…

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Motors & Motoring. Road and Rail Transport. Use Best of Each

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 6

The problem of adjusting transport matters, as between railway interests and automotive transport, is not singular to Australia. The civilised…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 2

The report of a sub-committee to the British Departmental Committee on Traffice Signs is stated to include among its recommendations that main…

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