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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

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Railway Excursions in April. Anywhere to Anywhere in N.S.W. and Interstate

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 2

In connection with the very varied programme of entertainments in Sydney this Easter and thereafter, the Department of Railways has arranged a…

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Motoring Driving on Flooded Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

To those unacquainted with driving through flooded areas the following advice, which is issued by the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, should…

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£100 for Bridge Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

It was moved by Cr. Lewis, and seconded by Cr. Maynes, that £100 be spent on arrangements for the opening of the Windang Bridge to-morrow…

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Corrimal Chatter Road Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 14

A shocking double tragedy took place on the Prince's Highway in Corrimal, on Monday night, when Alfred Joseph Cobmby (23), of Bulli…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

The members of the W.M.C.C. had a day off on Sunday last. All members are requested to bring their lady friends and meet at the usual point in…

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Railway Excursions in April Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales, Interstate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

In connection with the very varied programme of entertainments in Sydney this Easter and thereafter, the Department of Railways has arranged…

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Young Man Killed Motor Cycle Collides with Car

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 20

Alfred Coomby, a young man residing at Pass Road, Bulli, mat a tragic end on Monday night. On his motor cycle, with his wife…

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Motor Accident Claim Verdict for Defendant

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 10

Ernest W. Pincombe claimed £250 from H. E. Murray, damages in respect to a motor accident at Albion Park…

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Railway Excursions in April Anywhere to Anywhere in New South Wales. Interstate

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 22

In connection with the varied programme of entertainments in Sydney, this Easter and thereafter, the Department of Railways has arranged a…

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The Tram Lines. Council and the Agreement

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 3

The sub-committee appointed by the Kiama Council to peruse the agreement with Quarries Ltd., regarding the tramlines in the streets, made its report at…

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For Straying Stock. Motor Horn That Barks Like a Dog

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

A member of the N.R.M.A. recently back from America, brings the story of a motor horn, evolved originally as a novelty device, which barks like a dog…

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Railway Excursions in April. Anywhere to Anywhere in N.S.W. and Interstate

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

In connection with the very varied Programme of entertainments in Sydney this Easter and thereafter, the Department of Railways has arranged a…

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Railway Bridge. at Kiama Station

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 1

At the Tourist Association meeting, Mr. Claude Knight drew attention to the need for an overhead footbridge at the northern end of the railway platform…

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Lake Illawarra Bridge. Opened by Mr. Spooner

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 2

"I look forward to the time when Port Kembla and the surrounding districts will be included in one large municipality", said Mr. Spooner (Minister for…

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Railway Requests

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 3

The following was among the requests which the Council are to put to the Railway Commissioner, on his visit here, at the instance of the Tourist and…

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Roads Plant

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 15

Further tenders were received for supplying roads, plant machinery. On the recommendation of the engineer, Council decided on the motion…

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Official Opening Lake Illawarra Bridge Brilliant Ceremony

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

With all the pomp and splendour befitting a great event, the bridge over the Lake Illawarra Entrance was opened before a crowed of over 1500 people last saturday, by the Hon. E. S. Spooner, M.L.A., Minister for Works and Local Government. The opening of this…

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Lake Illawarra Bridge Officially Opened. Epoch-making Event

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 11

In glorious weather and in the presence of a gathering of over 5,000, the Minister for Works, Hon. E. S. Spooner, officially…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

Members of Wollongong Motor Cycle Club had a very delightful outing, at Kelly's Bay, Lake Illawarra, on Sunday afternoon, last. They held a…

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Noisy Motor Cycles Riders' Licenses to be Suspended

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, Mr. Hardwick, S.M., stated that if riders of noisy motor cycles did not do something to abate…

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