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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1934

227 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 12

Aerodrome Site. at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 3

At the meeting of the Gerringong Council on Monday the Clerk reported having forwarded to the Controller of Civil Aviation, Melbourne, a copy of…

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Lake Entrance Bridge

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 2

The Minister for Labour and Industry has written to Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. with reference to his personal representations on behalf of the…

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Our Mountain Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 1

The employees of the Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board publish a monthly magazine called "The Reticulator," and for the May…

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Cost of Motoring Reduced by Willys

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 2

By eliminating all costly non-essentials and retaining only those factors which contribute to fast, comfortable, dependable and economical transport…

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Home-produced Motor Fuel

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 3

A plant for the production of motor fuel from coal and coal oil is now in operation at Cannock Chase, in the English Midlands. At the moment if…

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Intoxicated Whilst Driving Motor Vehicle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 5

A first offender pleaded guilty to driving a motor lorry in Crown Street, Wollongong, whilst under the influence of Intoxicating…

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Inefficient Silencer on Motor Cycle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 5

Thomas Bede Morris did not appear to answer a charge of having an inefficient silencer on his motor cycle. The case was heart ex parte…

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Motors & Motoring Cost of Motoring Reduced by Willys

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 4

By eliminating all costly non-essentials and retaining only those factors which contribute to fast, comfortable dependable and economical transport…

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Detention of Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

James Frew v Elizabeth Simons. Detention of motor car, £200. Mr. Bradley, instructed by Mr. Me Inerney, for plaintiff, and Mr. F. Dun…

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Motoring Giant Tyres for Giant 'Plane

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 3

Everyone is familiar with the general dimensions of a motor tyre. Not everyone, however, can readily visualise a tyre with a 22-inch cross section…

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Maize Motor Spirit

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 4

Emphasising the importance of maize growing to New South Wales, Mr. G. D. Kerle, special agricultural instructor, said that the area under this crop…

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Roadside Beautification. Main Roads Board's Work

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 2

Trees full of beauty and usefulness, shrubs heavily laden with lovely leafage and blossoms, and even minor flowering plants that have the ability…

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Railway Derailment. at Minnamurra

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 2

The derailment of a metal truck near the Minnamurra Quarry on Friday afternoon caused a good deal of damage to the permanent way, and several…

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Motor Drivers with Diabetes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 8

Recently the question of the fitness of persons suffering from diabetes, who may be subject to sudden attacks of giddiness through an overdose of…

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Railway Ambulance Class. Examination at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 August 1934 · page 2

Mr. R. D. Ellis, instructor of the Kiama Railway Ambulance Class, submitted his class for examination recently. Mr. J. Humby, of head…

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Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 4

The very large motor lorries engaged in hauling requisites for the pipe line being installed for an increased water supply from Cordeaux to the…

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"Mass Murder" on Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 1

"This mass murder on the roads must stop, and it can only be done by an awakening of the public conscience. I appeal to every woman in…

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Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 3

Ald. March said that it had been planned by the Railway Commissioners, with the completion of the Cross Country Railway, that the marshalling…

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Railway Prosecutions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 8

The Railway Commissioners proceeded against Gensis Grandelos for having in his custody one hay rope reasonably suspected of being…

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