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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

303 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 16

Car and Motor Cycle Collide Man Fatally Injured

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 2

After lying unconscious for nearly 40 hours, Gavin Crozier (25), of Campbell street, Woonona; died in Coledale Hospital on Tuesday, from Injuries…

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Railway Excursions in May

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 1

In addition to the excursion tickets issued every weekend for travel between any two stations wholly within the tourist area, there will…

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The Ostrich on the Road. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 3

We laugh at the ostrich because he pokes his head in the sand when there is danger ahead. But how very like the ostrich is the man who…

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Railway Excursions In May

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 3

In addition to the excursion tickets issued, every week-end for travel between any, two stations wholly within the tourist area, there will be…

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Fatal Accident Port Kembla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 7

On Tuesday about 6.30 p.m. Geoffrey Beaumont, aged 17, an apprentice moulder, employed at the Steelworks, was proceeding to the Trades…

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The Ostrich of the Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 April 1941 · page 3

We laugh at the ostrich because he pokes his head in the sand when there is danger ahead. But how very like the ostrich is the man who pulls…

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Autumn Road Dangers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 3

Greasy roads following heavy rain require more careful driving by motorists, says the chief engineer of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. J. Fielder), who…

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Killed by Train

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

Vincent George Davidson (31) a storeman at the Steelworks, was killed at Gringila station on Saturday morning, when he slipped in…

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Entered Train From Wrong Side

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 7

Allan Erskine pleaded guilty to entering a railway carriage from the wrong side, at Cringilla, and was fined 5 with 13 costs…

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Man Killed Run Over By Train

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 9

Vincent George Davidson, 31, single, a storeman employed at the Steelworks, was killed instantly when for over by a train at Cringila last…

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Dealing with Traffic Breaches (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

The accident' figures for 19-10 for New South Wales and for America have been issued. They show that Now South Wales obtained a reduction…

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Not Pay Railway Fare

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 7

Harry Smith pleaded guilty to travelling between Wollongong and Austinmer, in a first class carriage on a weekly ticket and had refused to pay…

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Seasonal Motoring Complaint

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 12

The first really cold snap of the year, which has sent John Citizen rushing for his overcoat and his home, arcs, has undoubtedly had its…

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Motor Notes Motor Mechanic Employment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 12

The increasing difficulty of motor repair stations to secure or retain competent mechanics prompts, the N.R.M.A. to appeal toh the qualified…

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Railway Institute Dance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

The fortnightly dance conducted by the Railway Institute was held on Saturday night. There was a good attendance. Mr. J. Osborne was M.C…

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Milking While Train Stops

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 7

A passenger by the North Coast mail reports an amusing incident near John's River station. Just after the Sydney train stopped, a soldiers' train…

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Safety First Railway "No Accident" Drive

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 2

The New South Wales Railways are very proud of their safety record, and well they might be, having carried no less than 2,200,000,000 passengers in the…

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Improved Southern Train Service. Sydney to Albury

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 3

Whilst a convenient daylight passenger train service is provided by the present Sydney Wagga Riverina Express which stops at all stations…

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Mr. Faulkner and Housing of Railway Staff Men

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 5

Mr. C. C. Faulkner, U.A.P. Candidate for Illawarra, says:— "I desire to bring under the notice of the members of railway station…

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Road Improvement

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1941 · page 6

The Central Illawarra Shire roads plant is now engaged in renovating Marshall Mount-road, which had deteriorated into a very rough surface…

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