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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

227 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 12

Main Roads Assistance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 3

The extension of the present system of assistance to Councils by the Main Roads Board is outlined in a letter which has been received by district…

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More Road Courtesy

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 2

"Throughout the heavy Christmas traffic there was a noticeable increase in road courtesy among motorists," said Mr. J. C. Watson, president of the…

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More Road Courtesy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 6

"Throughout the heavy Christmas traffic there was a noticeable increase in road courtesy among motorists," said Mr. J. C. Watson, President of the…

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Pass Fatality Miss Gow Killed. Crushed by Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 3

The New Year was ushered in with an extremely sad fatality at the famous Bulli Pass. At about 2 p.m. that day Miss Gladys…

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"As a Road."

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 1

A wayback deputation recently waited on a western district shire council, says an exchange. "The road to Budgenbung," they said, "is up to mud. We…

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Five Islands Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 8

Residents along Five Islands. Road, Unanderra, never again wish to experience anything like Saturday night's storm. In some places the water went…

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Trespassing on Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 2

James Boyle was charged with trespassing on the railway premises. Mr. Case, who appeared for the Commissioners, said the defendant was…

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"Motorists' Week."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

To make an Australia-wide protest against the heavy petrol tax, motoring organisations in all States will conduct a "Motorists' Week" during March…

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Black Forest Railway. Sixty Years of Progress

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

One of the most interesting railways both from the point of view of the railway enthusiast and the tourist, is the Black Forest Railway, which looks…

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Motor World News and Notes From N.r.m.a. New Year Resolution for Motorists

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 6

"On the eve of a now year I would suggest a good resolution to be adopted by every motorist," said Mr. J. C. Watson, President of the N.R.M.A…

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Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 4

Only those motorists who have driven the latest model cars on the Australian market can have any idea of the great improvement in their…

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Corrimal Ran Into Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 4

Joan Margaret, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tweddle, of Robson Road, ran into the side of a moving motor car near the Convent…

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Wollongong Court Thursday (Before Mr. McCulloch, S.m.) Railway Prosecutions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 9

James Boyle, charged with trespassing on railway property, pleaded guilty. Mr. A. H. Case said on December…

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Taking Over a Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 2

The road from the Prince's Highway into the Werri Beach reserve was discussed at the meeting of the Gerringong Council on Tuesday…

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Motor Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 2

The occupants of a motor car, which was descending the steep hill at Mount Pleasant, Omega, on Thursday, had a narrow, escape from serious injury…

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Australia Day, Jan. 26th Extended Excursion Train Arrangements

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 2

Advice received from the Department of Railways shows that additional excursion facilities will be available in connection with the celebration of…

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Australia Day Extended Excursion Train Arrangements

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Advice received from the Department of Railways shows that additional excursion facilities will be available in connection with the celebration of…

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Australia Day, January 26 Extended Excursion Train Arrangements

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Advice received from the Department of Railways shows that additional excursion, facilities will be available in connection with the…

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Motorsts' Week

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 7

The date for "Motorists' Week" throughout Australia, as a protest against the excessive petrol taxation, has been fixed at from March 9th to…

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Motoring Australian Motor Industry. Bright Outlook for 1934

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 7

That conditions have taken a turn for the better throughout the automotive industry of the Commonwealth, is reflected in the fact that the sales…

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