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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1863

13 stories in Illawarra's papers

Taylor's and Walkers Railway Act

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1863 · page 2

We have been requested to give insertion to the following communication received by Messrs. Taylor and Walker:— Colonel Secretary's Office…

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Maintenance of Minor Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1863 · page 2

The following valuable information as to the administration of the grants for Minor Roads was elicited from the Minister for Lands, in reply to questions put by Mr. Dangar,in the Assembly on…

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Railway Auction Depot

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 July 1863 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Dawson Reports— Fat Cattle.—Market steady at last week's quotatios, say £5 to 10s, for prime. I sold, at my depot yesterday, a prize fat ox, fed by…

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Maintenance of Minor Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1863 · page 2

The following information as to the present system of effecting works on minor roads was elicited from the Secretary for Lands, on Tuesday evening last, and, as it is of considerable importance we…

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MO[?]YA. Bodalla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1863 · page 2

Some misconception appears to exist in the pul[?]mind with regard to this road, but the facts are [?] follow. In the absence of the usual Government grant for repairs on this line, to facilitate the work…

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Road from Bomaderry Ferry to Nowra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 July 1863 · page 2

On Friday last in the Assembly, Mr. Dalgleish asked the Secretary for Lands, pursuant to notice (1) When will the road from Bomaderry Ferry to Nowra recently proclaimed, and partly fenced. be open…

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MORUYA. Road to Wanban Creek

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1863 · page 3

A memorial, to open up a road for the free selectors on the Wanban, and for the transmission of ore from the Silver Mine to the Wanban Creek Punt, is in course of preparation. There are eight free…

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New Road up the Mountain

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1863 · page 2

We recently called the attention of our readers to the fact that Mr. Benjamin Rixon, accompanied by Mr. M'Phelan, had discovered an ascent up the mountain which possessed the advantage of not…

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Gerringong and Broughton Creek Village Road

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1863 · page 2

LAGE ROAD-This road is now passable for drays. A part of the road hitherto only passable for pack-horses with heavy loads, has been cleared, and a good dray road made for…

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Railway Auction Depot

The Kiama Independent and Illawarra and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1863 · page 2

Fat Cattle.—Market well-supplied. Prime are worth £3 10s to £4 5s. I have sold since last report, 180 head of HD conjoined, at £4 15s. I account for this high price, simply…

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The Last of a Train of Tragedies

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1863 · page 4

THE last of a train of fearful tragedies was concluded of Monday at Limerick, in the sentence of Michael Dillane to ten years' penal servitude. In May, 1862,…

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The First Indian Tramway. Made by a Native Prince

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1863 · page 4

ALL those who are acquainted with India and it affairs must recognise a new "sign of the times" in the fact that a native prince has at last constructed a rail at his…

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Strange Adventure in a Railway Carriage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1863 · page 4

Some time ago a lady, while on her way from Scotland to Dresden with her two daughters and their governess, met with the following curious adventure…

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