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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1943

123 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 7

Road Accident Young Man Injured

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1943 · page 4

A painful accident befel a young man; Mr. E. J. Smith (21), of Station-rd., Albion Park, on Monday morning. He was riding a bicycle from Albion…

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Workmen's Train a Petition

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1943 · page 3

A petition is being prepared for presentation to the Railway Commissoner through Messrs. H. T. Fowles and J. G. Beale, M.sL.A…

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"CROSS-ROADS" At Cinema To-night

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1943 · page 3

One of the greatest dramas ever made by the famous Metro studios "Cross Roads" starring William Powell and Hedy Lamarr has been…

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Wollongong Court THURSDAY Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M. Motor Cyclist Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 9

Charles Moon was fined 20/- with 8/- costs for riding a motor cycle without being licensed, and 10/- with 8/- costs for riding an…

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INFORMATION Given in Train Readers Take Warning

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1943 · page 3

"Talk of this kind can cause enormous damage. The information was given in a crowded train, and I feel the offence warrants a substantial…

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Road Repairs Federal Government Grant

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 3

Mr. H. P. Lazzarini, M.P., has received the following communication From the Minister for the Army (Mr. Forde):—With reference to your…

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Use of Kerosene in Motor Vehicle Taxi-proprietor Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 11

On Monday at Wollongong Court before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M. Arthur F. Johnson, was proceeded against by the Liquid Fuel…

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District Court WOLLONGONG—MONDAY. Before His Honor, Judge Nield. Motor Collision

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 10

Harold C. Pepper and Cedric J. Pepper claimed £250 from Raymond W. Coulton for damages arising from a motor accident…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY. Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M. Motorist Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 14

Charged with failing to give way to a vehicle on his right, Ben jamin G. Skinner, was fined 15/- with 8/- costs. This charge arose…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 6

Last week the eleventh anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was celebrated. With petrol rationing revenue of the bridge has…

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A Bad Road And a Tragic Name

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 April 1943 · page 2

During the more or less informal discussion on roads at the Jamberoo Council meeting on Thursday last Ald. Tate had something to say about…

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Train Lighting On South Coast

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1943 · page 3

Following is Hansard report of a question asked in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. W. Davies:— Will the Minister of National…

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Plough or Plant For Road Job

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1943 · page 6

The need for something more than mere pick and shovel work on the roads was stressed at the meeting of the Jamberoo Council last week,…

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Motor Tyres For Milk Carters

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1943 · page 5

Following is Hansard report :of a question asked in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. H. T. Fowles:— Will the Minister for Health say…

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Motor Vehicle Lighting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1943 · page 5

Hints emanating from Melbourne that motor vehicle lighting within the coastal strip may again have to be restricted are described by the…

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Narrow Escape Fell Between Train and Platform

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 1

Falling between the platform and a carriage of the South Coast Express: as it pulled out of Hurstville station on Friday morning, Mr. and Mrs. A…

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Police Court Wollongong — MONDAY (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.m.) Trespass on Railway Property

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 1

Reginald Hess pleaded guilty to trespassing on railway property, and was fined 10/ with 13/ costs. Mr. A. H. Case for the Department…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M. Railway Prosecutions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 12

Alexander C. Dick was fined 20/- with 13/- costs for travelling without first paying his fare and 10/- with 8/- costs for…

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MISLAID Road Name At Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1943 · page 1

All concerned admitted themselves baffled as to the name of a road after Ald. Noble had asked a question at the Gerringong Council…

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Motorists' Battery Problem

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 April 1943 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. engineers declare that motorists are making a mistake in running their engine for a little while every week with the object of keening…

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