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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

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The Off-side Rule. for Travelling Motorists

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

Among the many traffic regulations one of the simplest is that governing the approach of two vehicles at an intersection i.e., "the car on the right has…

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Jamberoo Council the Falls Road

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

A special mooting of the Jamberoo Council was held on Thursday, at which the Mayor (Aid, A. L. Fredericks) reported having interviewed the Minister…

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A Warning to Drunken Motorists Heavy Fines or Gaol

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 1

At the Wollongong Police Court on Saturday before Mr. Hardwick, S.M., Cecil Axam pleaded guilty to three charges: (1) Driving a motor vehicle…

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Trespassing on Railway-premises

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

For trespassing on railway premises the following were each fined 10/-, costs 8/-, witness' expenses 2/-: William Dryburgh, Stanley Joseph…

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Leaving Railway Carriage on Wrong Side

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

Thomas Kershaw pleaded guilty to leaving a railway carriage on the wrong side of the train. Fined 10/-, and 8/- costs, and 2/-…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 16

Members of the W.M.C. tare asked to meet at 3 p.m. on Saturday, at Martin's shop, Keira street, to attend the flying 1/4 mile championship…

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Trespassing on Railway Property

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 15

Thirty five defendants were before the court on charges of trespassing on railway property. Each was fined 10/- with 10/-…

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Kiama's Roads. Loan-grant Mooted

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 3

The reconstruction of Kiama's byroads on a more or less permanent basis was discussed at the Council meeting on Wednesday night…

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Deputation to Main Roads Board

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 2

Ald. Cooke, at the meeting of the Gerringong Council last Monday, reported that with Ald. Walker he had interviewed the secretary of the Main Roads…

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Road Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

An inquest was conducted by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave, at the Court House, Wollongong, on Tuesday, touching the death of James…

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Struck By Train

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 6

The danger of crossing railway lines was stressed at the inquest on Monday, at Bulli, into the death of George Harvey…

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Killed by Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

An inquest was conducted relating to the death of George Harvey Williams, 24, a labourer employed at the Steelworks at Port Kembla, which…

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Lake Illawarra Bridge Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 16

An invitation id extended in this issue by the Central Illawarra Shire to all citizens to attend the opening ceremony in connection with the Lake…

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Lake Bridge Official Opening

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 11

Mr. Spooner, Minister for Local Government, will officially open the Illawarra Lake Bridge on Saturday afternoon, April 2nd, at 3.15…

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Prince's Highway The Dangers of the Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

The traffic problem on the Princes-highway, between Bulli and Dapto is such that it calls for immediate attention. The roadway as far as…

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SCARBOROUGH — SATURDAY (Before Mr. Payne, District Coroner) Fatal Fall From Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

An inquest was conducted relating to the death of George Alfred Meadham, who fell, when alighting from a train at Scarborough, on 9th…

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Railway Electrification

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 10

Sutherland Shire Council invited the Council's co-operation in an endeavour to have the line from Sutherland to Port Kembla electrified, the time…

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BULLI — MONDAY (Before Mr. Payne, District Coroner) Fatal Motor Cycle Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 7

An inquest was conducted relating to the death of Francis Griffiths, 19, fitter's labourer, of Thirroul, which occurred in Bulli Hospital, on 26th…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 12

The members of the W.M.C.C. spent a very enjoyable week-end at the flying quarter mile championship camp last week-end. The event was run off very…

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Motor Cyclist's Death

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 5

The death of Francis Griffiths (19), who died in Bulli Hospital from injuries received when thrown off a motor cycle on Bulli Hill on…

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