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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1936

247 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 13

An Echo of the Past. Jamberoo Railway Proposal

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 3

Forty five years ago, there was a proposal to construct a branch railway line from Jamberoo to Kiama, and the Government of the day went so far…

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Railway Sparks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 February 1936 · page 3

Mr. G. Carey, Stationmaster, Bombo, commenced his annual leave on Tuesday and is being relieved by Mr. C. Cann, resident night officer…

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Railway Tourists' Visit. Success in Spite of Rain

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 2

The second visit of members of the Railway Touring Club to Kiama eventuated on Sunday last and some 2400 people arrived in four trains, the…

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Use of Motor Horn

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

The indiscriminate use of the horn by some drivers causes them to become a menace to the public and to the general flow of traffic…

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Crooked River Road

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 2

At the Gerringong Council meeting on Monday, Ald. Graham reffered to the condition of the Crooked River road, and said that the removal of the…

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Motors and Motoring Rewards for Good Drivers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 16

It is a change to hear, someone say a word in praise of the efficient driver, and Count von Helldorf, Prefect of Police in Berlin, set an example by…

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Motor Cars in Pawn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 16

As a result of the financial crisis in France the number of cars pawned in the municipal pawnshop in Paris has increased from 894 last year to over…

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Motor Cars in Pawn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 10

As a result of the financial crisis in France the number of cars pawned in the municipal pawnshop in Paris has increased from 894 last year to over…

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Motors and Motoring Rewards for Good Drivers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 10

It is a change to hear someone say a word in praise of the efficient driver, and Count von Helldorf, Prefect of Police in Berlin, set an example by…

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Many Motor Patents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 6

Some 36,350 applications for British patents were filed in 1935. The number in 1934 was 37,429. Motor patents were, as usual, a fairly high…

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Tongarra Road. Council Discusses Question of Effecting Repairs

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 2

The question of repaving the Toagarra road was raised by Ald. Bonfield at the Shellharbour Council meeting on Wednesday last, when be asked…

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Bulli Court MONDAY. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Motorist Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 4

Ross Sidney Freeman was charged irish driving on the wrong side of the road. He did not appear and the case was heard ex-parte…

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Moss Vale Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 11

According to the Metropolitan papers, the N.S.W. Government has commenced a Supreme Court Action against A.I. and S. Coy claiming…

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Railway Safe Working. Protecting Travellers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 1

Visiting Kiama on Wednesday was the Railway Institute Safe Working Instruction Car, which is taken to all depots and stations, so that members of…

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Saddleback Lookout. Prospect of Road

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 March 1936 · page 2

At the Jamberoo Council meeting [?] Thursday last, Ald. Weir, one of the trustees, reported on the recent inspection of the Saddleback Look-out. He…

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Aerodrome Suggested for Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 13

A deputation consisting of Messrs; O. MacGillicuddy, C. Barnes, W. Dawson, Crago and Henwood, representing the Wollongong company of the…

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Motorists Beware Police Active on Bulli Pass Lorry Driver Fined £10

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

Mr. Goldle, S.M., was occupied for some time at Bulli Police Court on Monday, hearing traffic cases. The following were dealt with:-…

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Railway Excursions for Easter Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

As will be seen by the advertisement in this issue the Easter arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide for travel at excursion fares…

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Motor Bike Accident. at Geard's Hill

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

Wesley Ward, bank clerk, of Sherringham Flats, West Esplanade, Manly, was riding a motor bike, with Phillip Adams junr., of Corrimal, riding…

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Railway Excursions for Easter. Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 16

As will be seen by the advertisement in this issue the Easter arrangements made by the Department of Railways provide for travel at…

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