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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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Motor World the Engineering of the 1937 Models

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 8

The 1937 models Chevrolet present something of a paradox, from the engineering standpoint, in that, at the same time, they are both old and…

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Corrimal Chatter Motor Cycle Stolen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 6

An Ariel motor cycle, the property of Mr. Alwyn T. Dummett, of Robert Street, Corrimal, was on Saturday night stolen from the Prince's…

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Illegal Use of Motor Cycle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

Allen C. Preston, was charged with illegally using a motor cycle, without the consent of the owner", Jack Easton…

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Moss Vale Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 15

Unanderra—Moss Vale Line.—It was fortunate that the heavy rain did not continue on Tuesday night, as a further slip occurred at Mileage…

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Motorists Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

Leslie Hill and John T. Knight were each charged with not stopping close and parallel to the footpath, and pleaded guilty…

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Wollongong Court. MONDAY. (Before Mr. Hardwick, S.m.) Railway Prosecutions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

Thomas Duncan, Frederick Fisher, Leslie Clarke, Ernest Vurdon ane Neil Lusue were charged with trespassing on railway premises…

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Road Safety. Hints for Children

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 2

Hope for the solution of the road accident problem lies largely with the rising generation. It is proverbially difficult to teach an old dog new tricks,…

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Lake Illawarra Bridge

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1937 · page 2

The cost of constructing the bridge over Lake Illawarra and the road approaches came up for discussion at the Shellharbour Council's meeting on…

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Show Week for Country Motorists

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1937 · page 2

Country motorists who will be in Sydney for the Easter vacation and the Royal Show, will perhaps find the roads overcrowded and the traffic rather…

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Road Dangers

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 3

The harm which may befall innocent persons through lack of third party insurance was emphasised recently in a law suit heard in one of the eastern…

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Man Killed Struck by Train

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 5

Daniel McArthur, of Flinders Street, Port Kembla, was shockingly mutilated when a train struck him at Port Kembla on Monday afternoon, and…

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No Short Road to Success

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 3

Sir Frederick McMaster, a prominent pastoralist, in officially opening the Gulgong Show, said:—"In no part of the world is there any short…

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Road Dangers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 18

The harm which may befall innocent persons through lack of third party insurance was emphasised recently in a law suit heard [?] one on…

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Road Safety. the Cyclist. (5)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 1

Probably greater care is called for on the part of the cyclist than the rider or driver of any other vehicle. His vehicle is almost noiseless and cannot…

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Bonus for Bridge Workers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 10

A Riding Committee has given consideration to the progress being, made at Windang Bridge. The Sub-committee recommends that the men be given…

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McNAMARA'S ROAD

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 10

Cr. Cook was informed that the engineer's estimate for the construction of the culvert on McNamara's Road was originally £400, but had been…

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Noisy Motor Cycle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

William Eugene Green pleaded guilty to a charge of driving a motor cycle in Crown Street, Wollongong, which caused undue noise…

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Motor Cyclists Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 6

John Edward Gilmore (20) was [?]arged with using insulting words to constable Bleechmore, also with rid[?]g a motor cycle at Scarborough on…

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Noisy Motor Cycle License Suspended

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 16

William Eugene Green, charged with not having an efficient silencer fitted to his motor cycle, pleaded guilty…

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Killed in Motor Smash

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 15

Reginald Brodie (25) of Nicholson Lane, Woonona, and Arthur S. Woollard (50) of Sydney, were killed instantly early on Good Friday…

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