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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

285 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 15

The Motor World

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 1

Many important roads in New South Wales are undergoing serious deter[?]ioration, according to observations made by the N.R.M.A. Unless…

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Thirroul Railway Plays on Sydney Cricket Ground

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 8

Best of luck to Thirroul Railway Thirteen, who play Temora Railway, in an early fixture, to the Third Test between England and Australia, on…

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Thirroul Railway to Play. on Sydney Cricket Ground

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 9

Best of luck to Thirroul Railway team, who play Temora Railway in one of the preliminary games, to the third test between England and…

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Werri Beach Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 1

At the Gerringong Council meeting on Saturday last, Ald. Chittick drew attention to the fact that the road to Werri Beach was…

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Thirroul Retain Railway Shield Against Temora

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

At Sydney Cricket Ground, last Saturday, in an early fixture to the Third Test, between England and Australia, Thirroul had no difficulty in retaining…

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Motors and Motoring News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 1

This is a Manchester police safety slogan: "Eyes and ears arc safer than brakes." The Earl of Onslow suggests in a…

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Motor Cycling. Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 3

There was a very satisfactory attendance at last Sunday's social tour and an enjoyable day was spent…

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Expired Motor License

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 7

Frederick Gwyther was charged with having failed to return an expir- ed motor drivers' license. Fined 5/-, with 8/- costs…

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Wollongong Motor Cycle Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 July 1932 · page 2

There was a very satisfactory at tendance at last Sunday's social tour and an enjoyable day was spent. In almost perfect weather, a start…

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Proposed programmed Re Official Ceremony Opening Moss Vale-port Kembla Branch Railway. Date: Saturday, 20th August,1932, at 2 p.m

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 12

Location—At Unanderra, at rear of Post Office at junction of branch line with South Coast line. Platform to erected by railway engineer…

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Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 5

Lilian Cronan, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Cronan, had a mirculous escape from death on Sunday night last. With other girl friends…

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Opening of Cross-country Railway Official Opening, August 20th

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 12

A meeting of delegates representative of the district and the Tablelands was held at Unanderra Council Chambers, on Tuesday,…

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Cross Country Railway Opening Celebrations

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 July 1932 · page 16

The Moss Vale-Port Kembla Railway Opening Celebration Committee met at Unanderra on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. J. P. Caddy…

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A Bridge is Built

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1932 · page 3

And so it seemed on Wednesday morning with the sun shining brightly, the sky blue, the dew on the grass and frostiness in the air, as the Mayorel…

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Lake Illawarra Bridge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 7

The Illawarra Lake Entrance Bridge League delegates met on Friday night last at the Central Illawarra Council Chambers, the Mayor…

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Novel Road Racing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 1

Something unique in the way of road racing was witnessed along the hilly roadways of Studley Park, Kew, on Saturday afternoon (says the "Age")…

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Proposed Bridge at Lake Entrance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 1

A meeting of the Lake Illawarra Bridge League was held in the Council Chambers, Unanderra, on Friday night, when there were…

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

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 12

A lively discussion has commenced among N.R.M.A. members following the suggestion to the Association by a Sydney medical man that all…

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Hubert Opperman ("Oppy") Australia's Famous Cyclist In action at Melbourne Motordrome recently. "Human Machine" Opperman Justifies The Name

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 11

Hubert Opperman is the wonder cyclist of this age. On road and track in Australia and in other parts of the world, he has put up achievements that are absolutely phenomenal. Great interest will be centred on the Dunlop race from Goulburn to…

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