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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

335 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 17

The Road Through Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 2

They have some building poets out at Canvastown, and some of the men while working at the new deviation of the Prince's Highway are also bending…

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Motor Fees. Further Concessions Not Justified"

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

Owing to the importance of motor transport in primary production, the Primary Producers' Union has frequently urged a reduction in motor…

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Council's Agreement. Regarding Tram Lines

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

The Kiama Council, at their last meeting, had before them the draft agreement from Quarries Ltd., regarding the tram lines in Terralong,…

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Warning to Motorists Running Off the Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 12

Alarmed at the increasing number of accident caused by cars "running off the road," mainly in the country districts, the N.R.M.A…

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George's River Bridge a Burden on Sutherland Shire Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

In 1924, realising the extent to which motor traffic would increase on Prince's Highway, and foreseeing the impossibility of handling the stream of traffic…

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Man Killed on Railway Line

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 7

The mutilated body of Alfred James Dunn, who was employed on construction work at Lysaght's Ltd., Fort Kembla, and who had…

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Motorist Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 4

Leo Greenberg was charged with not having an efficient silencer on his motor car, also with driving at a speed dangerous to the public…

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Railway Prosecutions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 7

Charles Tomkins and Norman Rigby were charged with joining a train on the wrong side at Bulli. Railway Inspector Case said the…

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Motor Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 6

The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Harry Pearson and his family in the death of his wife and their dear mother, who met a…

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Motorists Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 7

Stanley E. Whyte (25) of St. Peters was charged with driving a motor van at Bulli on Feb. 5th, whilst under the influence of liquor, also…

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Railway Tourists Visit Kiama. an Enjoyable Day. 2240 in Four Trains

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 February 1937 · page 2

Another railway tour visited Kiama on Sunday last and all previous records were broken, no fewer than 2240 persons making the trip, and spending a most enjoyable day in perfect weather. The organisation again left nothing to be desired, the railway…

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Struck by Train Accidental Death

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 3

An inquest was held at Wollongong Courthouse oh Saturday by Mr. Hardwick, S.M., District Coroner, concerning the death of Alfred James…

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Keira Street Bridge (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 9

Sir,—A few weeks ago, when the honor of Mayor sat new on his shoulders, mothers from Dapto to Bulli said prayers for Ald. Parsons…

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Death at Level Crossing Run Over by Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 1

An inquest was held at Wollongong Court House on Saturday morning by the District Coroner (Mr. A. G. Hardwick) on the death of Alfred James…

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New Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 13

"Mossvale Post" reports that surveyors are working on a proposal for a new road to link Fitzroy and Belmore Falls, passing Manning's…

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Road Safety

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 13

The modern motor vehicle has been brought to such a stage of mechanical efficiency that if the driver does his part he will be involved in few…

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Assault in Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 11

Maurice Raymond Smith, for whom Mr. Duncan (Wollongong) appeared, proceeded against Robert McGarrity for assault in a train between…

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MALONE v. Main Roads Board

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 17

Leo Malone, of Auburn Street, Wollongong proceeded against the Main Roads Board, claiming compensation in respect to a jarred…

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Concrete Road (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 22

Sir,—The new concrete road for Crown street is to have steps leading down to the footpath. The footpath will be perhaps four steps below the…

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Motor Cycling Club for Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 3

Mr. E. Rosewell, late of Auburn District M.C.C., wishes all motor, cyclists in Wollongong and district to know that he desires to organise a…

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