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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

174 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 9

Keira Motorway Plan Will Remain

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 1

The Greater Wollongong City Council and the Keiraville Progress Association are in agreement with the Department of Main Roads…

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Road Works At Shellharbour

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Shellharbour Council on Wednesday night last, the Engineer (Mr. Gibson) reported as follows:…

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Road Opening Fees "False Pretences," Says Speaker

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

"The Council is obtaining road opening fees under false pretences. The council is supposed to come back and surface the area, but…

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Motorists Before Court

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 4 December 1947 · page 2

Five motorists were fined at the Bulli Court on Friday, for crossing the double yellow lines. Fines of £1/12/0 with 8/ costs, were…

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Died After Motor Cycle Crash

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 December 1947 · page 5

"In order to avoid a car, I swerved my cycle to the left and the deceased, a man of about 14 stone, threw his weight with ti causing it to skid and…

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Local Government Seasonal Labour for Road Work Goes Begging Through Lack of Finance

Kiama Independent · Saturday 13 December 1947 · page 6

The President of the Shires Association (Cr. A R. Townsend) said yesterday that a golden opportunity to get urgently needed road…

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2 Die in Oak Flats Truck-train Smash

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 15

Two Shellharbour aldermen were killed instantly about 11.30 p.m. on Tuesday night when a north bound goods…

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Injured in Motor Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 10

Two men and a woman were injured in motor accidents during the week, and they were conveyed to the Wollongong District Hospital by Illawarra…

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Motor Bike Rider's Narrow Escape

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 10

Gordon Simpson (16), Thirroul Avenue, Port Kembla, had a remarkable escape from serious injury on Tuesday when…

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Holiday Road Dangers

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1947 · page 1

A special warning to road-users at the Christmas-New Year period is generally the most dangerous period of the year is issued…

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Protest Against Railway Dept's. Action "No Permit For Road"

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1947 · page 2

Thirroul Progress Association last week decided to protect, against the action of the Railway Department in putting in a road, off Seafeam…

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Britain to Hold Big Motor Show Again London

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 31 December 1947 · page 1

Britain's first International Motor Show for ten years has now been arranged to take place at Earl's Court, London, and it is to be…

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N.S.W. Government Railways Summary of Annual Report

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 31 December 1947 · page 5

The Commissioner for Railways Mr. T. J. Hartigan, C.M.G., has presented to the Minister for Transport his report on the operations of the…

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"British Railways" From January 1

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 31 December 1947 · page 5

Big changes are taking place on Britain's railways. When the Transport Commission takes over the entire network on January 1st it will be…

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