Foley's Bus Service was an Australian bus company operating route bus services on

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area.

History

Foley's Bus Service was formed in 1947, when John Foley purchased route 32 Kogarah station to

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from Reo Motors in exchange for his operation in

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. In the 1960s, Foley's diversified into coach operations, this part of the business was sold in 1984 to Chester Coaches with eight coaches. John's son Paul (died 2014) subsequently took over the business. In 1952 the roof was ripped from a double-decker bus that he was driving when it passed under a low railway bridge. In 1994, the business was sold to Peakhurst Coaches."Operators of Renown…Foley's Bus Service, Kogarah" ''Australian Bus'' issue 55 January 2013 pages 10-19

Depot

The depot was located at 159 President Avenue,

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External links

Photos of Foley's buses
at Bus Australia

References

{{Reflist Bus companies of New South Wales Bus transport in Sydney Transport companies established in 1947 Transport companies established in 1994 Defunct bus companies of Australia Australian companies disestablished in 1994 Australian companies established in 1947