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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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More Railway Excursions. to and From Sydney

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 3

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways of another series of excursion trains to, Sydney, that is, in addition to the facilities provided every…

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World's Longest Motor Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 1

Slowly, what is stated to be the longest motor road in the world is nearing completion. It was the Automobile Club of Southern California that…

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More Railway Excursions to and From Sydney

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 9

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways of another series of excursion trains to Sydney, that is, in addition to the facilities…

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More Railway Excursions. to and From Sydney

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 2

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways of another series of excursion trains to Sydney, that is, in addition to the facilities provided every…

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Coronation Road Scheme?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 10

Immediate plans for the construction of a series of Coronation roads in England that would mark the beginning of a new era in the history…

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Motorists Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 4

John R. Leeson, of Balmain, was charged with driving a motor car in a dangerous manner. He pleaded guilty and was fined £7/10/- with 8/-…

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Constable's Motor Bike

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 7

George F. Bryson (31) was charged with taking and using a motor cycle without the consent of the owners…

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Motorists and Straying Stock

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 1

In answer to numerous enquiries, the Royal Automobile Club of Australia advises motorists of the regulations applying to moving and straying cattle…

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Tourist Train

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 3

Word has been received by the Council from the Railway Department that it is proposed to again run the Tourist Club's excursion to Kiama on Sunday,…

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Saddleback Road

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 2

At the Gerringong Council meeting on Monday reference was made to the bad state of the upper portion of the Saddleback road, and the fact that Ald…

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Road Fatality Man Crushed at Coalcliff

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

At about 11.30 a.m. last Friday men engaged on unemployed relief work in connection with Bulli Shire Council, were carting concrete pavement slabs…

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Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 8

During the last two years, one of the most discussed subjects in automotive circles has been the future position of the engine in motor cars…

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Motorists Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 16

Thomas Connelly changed with not keeping to the left, pleaded guilty and was fined £5 with 8/- court costs and 15/- witness'…

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Bargain Price Repairs. Exploitation of Motorists

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 4

The following case must be listed under the heading "Unfortunate, but True". It is just another example of that which daily befalls the…

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Motor Cycle Accident

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 2

Two young men on a motor cycle had a narrow escape from serious injury about half past ten on Sunday night when they collided with the…

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Towrodgi Lagoon Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 6

Ratepayers at Reidtown and Murranar Estate are beginning to wonder how soon the wooden bridge across Towrodgi Lagoon, on Pioneer Road, is…

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Road to Mt. St. Thomas

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 11

A resident of Mt. St. Thomas addressed the Council in connection with the right of way from Mt. St. Thomas to Figtree. This, he said, was…

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Indemnity for All Motor Accidents Explanation of the New Queensland Protective Legislation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 7

Advice has been received from Mr. A. G. Bill, manager of the Road Service Department, Royal Automobile Club of Australia, that the vexed…

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Motor Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 18

Profound sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Percy James, of Mt. Kembla, whose son, Robert, aged 23 was killed in a motor accident, near…

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