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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

227 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 12

Motor World News and Notes From N.r.m.a. Cars Without Brakes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 8

That there were cars without brakes being used on country roads was stated by the Rev. W. Nicol, at a meeting of the N.R.M.A. Council…

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Bulli Court Monday (Before Mr. Geikie, S.m.) Noisy Motor Cycle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

Sidney Edward Maher, charged with not having an efficient silencer Affixed to his motor cycle, pleaded guilty and was fined £3 with 5/6…

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Railway Coal Contract

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 10

As a result of the meeting recently convened by the Traders' Association for the purpose of considering a petition to the Government to allot a…

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Crooked River Bridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 2

The recently-formed Progress Association at Gerroa wrote to the Gerringong Council ion Monday, drawing attention to the great inconvenience which was…

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Road Racing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 3

At the Shellharbour Council meeting on Wednesday, Ald. Stoyles voiced a strong protest against motor bicycle racing being held on the Prince's…

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Moss Vale—pt. Kembla Railway Sydney Unemployed at Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 6

In Parliament, Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Labour and Industry if he is aware that unemployed labourers are being sent from Sydney…

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Motor World News & Notes From N.r.m.a. Menace of the Cycle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 7

"The time has arrived when some official action should be taken to cope with the menace of the push cycle on public roads and highways," declared…

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2,339 Motorists in Trouble

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 7

The road patrols of the N.R.M.A. gave aid to 2,339 motorists who had trouble with their cars on the highways and by-ways during last month…

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Railway Coal Tonnage Used

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 10

In Parliament, Mr. W. Davis, M.L.A., was informed that the total tonnage of coal used by the Railway and Tramway Departments' during the contract…

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Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 10

In view of the fact that the Victorian Government intends, during the forthcoming session, to introduce a Bill making "Third Party Insurance"…

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Motorists Beware. Traffic Regulations to Be Enforced

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 3

Inspector Davies, in charge of the Wollongong Police District, informs us that the police have received instructions to take action…

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Motor World News and Notes From N.r.m.a. Police Warnings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 10

In reply to a question in the British House of Commons, Sir John Gilmour, the Home Secretary, stated that during the years 1029 and 1932 out of a…

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Motor Cycle Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 5

Keith Barclay pleaded guilty to not having sufficient control of the motor cycle he was riding along Prince's Highway, at Bulli, on 6th May…

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Crooked River Bridge. Decision Deferred

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1934 · page 1

The consideration of the building of the proposed traffic bridge over the Crooked River had been made an order of the day for the meeting of the…

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Bridge Tenders

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 7

There wore two lenders for removal of old bridge end construction of new single span timber beam bridge, in Farrell Road, Bulli—R. B. Cram…

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Mishap on Cross Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 3

The ballast train, due at Wollongong yesterday at 3.30 p.m. from Robertson, became derailed near Stewart's Camp, owing to four wheels of a truck…

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Thirroul Concert Railway Institute Artists Adult and Juvenile Performers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 3

The branch of the Railway Institute at Thirroul, of which Mr. E. Stacey is president, Mr. R. Roberts secretary, and Mr. J. Fleck treasurer, requires a…

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Motor Car v CYCLIST

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 9

Alexander Muir v Norman H. Phillips. Claim for £200 damages arising out of motor accident. There was a cross-action against Muir by Phillips…

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Faster Train?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 1

The "Berry Register" states:—We have been informed that it is the intention of the railway authorities to speed up the Illawarra services with…

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Road Deviation at Conjola

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 1

The "Milton Times" writes:—The deviation to cut out Conjola Mountain on the Prince's Highway is one of the most needed grade…

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