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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1942

109 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 6

Aeroplane Crash

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 5

Recently an aeroplane crashed in southern New South Wales, and as a result four members of the crew were killed, viz., Norman Baxter Clark…

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Dust Nuisance Tarring Roads

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 4

At the Kiama Council meeting last week, Ald. Hindmarsh asked if the tarring work could be continued in Shoalhaven Street up past the School…

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Plea for Road Courtesy

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 1

A plea for more courtesy to drivers of motor vehicles fitted with producer gas plants is made by the chief engineer of the N.R.M.A., Mr. J…

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Railway Passengers' Luggage Should Be Addressed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 4

The necessity for travellers to take better care of their luggage is being stressed by the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Hartigan. This applies…

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RESTRICTIONS On Motor Camping

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 December 1942 · page 3

Since many motor camping grounds are no longer available to the public the N.R.MA. advises motorists to make inquiries before setting out on…

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Road Work 1943 Programme

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 December 1942 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Shellharbour Council, the deputy Town Clerk submitted for approval the figures for the 1943 programme which…

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Purchase of Motor Vehicles

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 December 1942 · page 4

Commenting on the publication in the press of a confusing statement in connection with the public's abillity to secure petrol consumers'…

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Train Concessions For Pensioners

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 3

Mr. Davies, M.L.A., has received a letter to the following effect from the Minister for Transport:—You will remember asking a question in the…

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Motors & Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 3

Experiments are being conducted by a leading U.S.A. motor tyre manufacturer with a 'sandal' to be fitted on tread-worn tyres with a view to…

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