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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

411 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 21

Wollongong Motor Cycle Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

On Sunday morning last when Gordon' and Dug. James won a gold star trophy each on Gerringong Beach it was a triumph for…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Motor Cycle Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 21

On Sunday Morning last when Gordon and Dug James won a Gold Star Trophy each on Gerringong Beach it was a triumph for Gordon Spence…

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Motorists Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 22

Bligh W. Phillips was fined 10/- with 8/- for permitting an unlicensed person to drive his car. Constable King said he saw a young…

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Road Manners Lacking

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 3

"There is ample evidence that a small section of motorists on the road to-day are totally lacking in road manners and are completely devoid of road courtesy."…

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Work on German Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 14

More work has been done on German motor roads than in making the Panama Canal, and that was no child's play. For those who like facts and…

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Two Horses Killed Struck by Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 11

The 12 o'clock workers' train to Port Kembla was delayed a half, hour on Wednesday night, after the engine ran into a pair of horses on the line near…

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Mt. Keira Road Bulli Council in Deputation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 6

Wollondilly Council wrote to the meeting of Bulli Shire Council on Monday night expressing a desire, following upon the joint report by…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

The members of the W.M.C.C. had a delightful outing on Sunday last, When they attended the Eastwood M.C.C.'s second N.S.W. Grand…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Motor Cycle Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 7

Members of W.M.C.C. had a delightful outing on Sunday last when they attended the East Wood M.C.C. second N.S.W. Grand National at…

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Mr. E. R. McTAGGART, of the New Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Dealers. South Coast Motors Pty. Ltd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 20

Confidence in both the present and future prosperity of this district is expressed by South Coast Motors Pty. Ltd., who are building one of mos…

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Motorists

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 20

The spacious new auxiliary building on Market street, for Messrs. Ford and Smith was opened last week. The position is ideal, with excellent…

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Motorists Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 22

Clement G. McMichael was charged with exceeding the speed limit of 30 m.p.h. He pleaded guilty and was fined £7 with 8/- costs or 15 days…

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Road Matters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 3

At their last meeting, the Gerringong Council dealt with several road matters. Ald. Walker asked that the daymen be sent to do some necessary work on…

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Petition for Road Work Received by Jamberoo Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 2

A petition was received from various residents and ratepayers of the South Ward at the meeting of the Jamberoo Councill on Thursday last, asking that…

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Motor Cycling Wollongong Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 11
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The members of the club had a very busy time on Saturday and Sunday last, preparing the new hill for the N.S.W. Hill Climb Championship…

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Motor Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 11

The prosperous conditions existing throughout the Commonwealth are reflected in the busy time the Australian automobile industry is experiencing in…

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Motorist Fined £100

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 11

Two years' disqualification and a fine of £100 were imposed at Reading, England, on William Eric Neale, 31, a garage proprietor, of Wilderness Road…

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Railway Prosecution

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 6

Frank Snow was proceeded against by the Railway Commissioner for travelling on the wrong train on an excursion ticket…

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Motor Cyclists Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 14

William J. Henness was charged with crossing the centre line of the road on a grade also with having a glaring headlight…

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