Motor Cycling
The Wollongong Motor Cycle Club spent a very enjoyable day's outing at Darkes Forest last Sunday, where they held a Novelty Trial…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1947
174 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 9
Share of Petrol Tax for Country Roads
"Local Government, although a creature of the State, is an essential part of the machinery of government within the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cycling
Wollongong Motor Cycle Club journeyed to Castle Hill last Sunday to compete in the inter club championships rally, a sight the South Coast…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Keira Line Road Alternative Plan by Ratepayers
A scheme to construct a road, costing £13,000 along the old Mt. Keira Line site, between Keira and Wilson streets was presented…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Warning to Motorists
Police warn motorists not to leave their cara open whilst unattended. All doors and windows of vehicles should be secured whilst they are left…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Temporary Railway Platform for Towradgi
Until manpower and materials were available to build a permanent railway station at Towradgi, local requirements would be met by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Keiraville Progress Association Express By-pass Road Opposed
At the last meeting of the above organisation, it was decided to appoint a committee of five, to organise a conference at Keiraville Institute…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Important Decision by Keiraville Progress Asscn. Express By-pass Road Opposed
At the last meeting of this organisation it was decided to appoint a committee of five to arrange a conference at Keraville Institute…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Warning to Motorists
A "HALT" sign at the intersection of Burelli and Corrimal streets is responsible for the addition of £6/12/6 to consolidated revenue…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Share of Petrol Tax Wanted for Roads
An endeavour is to he made, to get Mr. E. Ward, Federal Minister for Transport, to visit this district and view the state…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →North Illwarra Council Additional Train Platforms Approved
The Commissioner for Railways has approved of the work of the erection of platforms, in permanent construction, between…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Radio to Motorists' Rescue
Before long, motorists whose cars have broken down on the road may see assistance arriving in a flash. Reason: The N.R.M.A. is planning…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aerodrome Plans for Wollongong
A complete scheme for the development of an airport on the Tom Thumb Lagoon area and portion of the Racecourse has been submitted to Wollongong Council by the Department of Civil Aviation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Fellowship Still Lives
The spirit of road fellowship, born when motorists had to "get out and get under," still lives, according to the N.R.M.A…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Petrol Tax for Road Repairs!
Recently a deputation of district councils, representatives of the Motor Omnibus Employees' Union, and other organisations conferred…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Radio to Motorists' Rescue
Before long motorists whose cars have broken down on the road may see assistance arriving in a flash. Reason: The N.R.M.A. is planning…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Unusual Charge. Motorist Discharged
An unusual case was heard at Wollongong court last Thursday when Eric Alexander Matthews pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving a motor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cyclist's Death
A section of the roadway in Auburn street between Miller and Swan streets, Coniston, was one of the worst in or around Wollongong…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fatal Road Accident
Mr. Ernest Pincombe (62), of Urunga Parade, Wollongong, was killed when his car and a motor lorry collided near Marulan on…
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