Council to Support Reversal of "luxury" Train Run
Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 2
As the result of a suggestion by Aid. R. A. Brandon at a meeting of the City Council, all municipalities and other organisations between Wollongong and Nowra are to be asked to co-…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 3
MELBOURNE, Friday.—The railways could not be regarded as business undertakings, able to afford financial losses…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 3
NEW YORK, Sunday (A.A.P.).—Hospital authorities said last night they feared the death roll would rise to 34 in, the Long Island railway collision on Friday night…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 20 February 1950 · page 2
Norman Draper, 20, of Allowrie Camp, Hill 60, Port Kembla, was riding a cycle along Military Road yesterday…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 5
It was decided at a meeting of the North Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club Carnival Committee, held in the club rooms last night, to approach the Railway Commissioner with the view…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 3
SYDNEY, Monday.—Dislocation of rail traffic was threatened in a statement tonight by the Secretary of the A.R.U. (Mr. J. Ferguson). He said there would be no porters, guards, drivers,…
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South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 5
The N.R.M.A and R.A.C.A. hailed the decision to abolish petrol rationing "with deep satisfaction." Spokesmen for the two bodies said motorists now had the opportunity, for which they had worked…
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South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 6
Norman Draper, aged 20, of Illowra Camp, Port Kembla, was admitted to the Wollongong District Hospital on Sunday…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2
The work of reconditioning and sealing down the road damaged in the recent rains near Albion Parw has been…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2
A motor cyclist had his licence suspended for six months and was fined a total of £6 when he pleaded guilty to two charges…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 5
An invitation to New Australians interested in soccer to train and be included in teams has been issued by the Corrimal…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 1
CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Federal Government intended making available £250 millions, spread over five years, through…
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Kiama Independent · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 3
Elsewhere in this issue is report of criticism of the state of the roads in Kiama. The Aldermen themselves must…
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Kiama Independent · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 3
At Kiama Council on Wednesday night some Aldermen were critical of the state of the roads and footpaths in the Municipality…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 7
The Wollongong Motor Cycling Club held a scramble on the Lake Illawarra course. In all classes the racing was…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 27 February 1950 · page 2
A motor cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday when the wheel, of the side box attached to the machine-collapsed…
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South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 2
At a meeting recently of the West Dapto residents, several speakers protested against the apparent neglect of the local…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1
A truck driver had a narrow escape from death yesterday afternoon when his vehicle was struck by a coal train. The…
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South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 1
Police investigating an accident on Prince's Highway near the Mt. Ousley turn off on Saturday afternoon in which a man…
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Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 February 1950 · page 5
Wollongong Motor Cycle Club will be well represented at the Mt. Druitt auto and cycle races to be held on March 19…
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