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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1868

13 stories in Illawarra's papers

Fatal Railway Collision at New-town

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1868 · page 1

THE most serious railway collision that has lately happened on our railways, occurred this morning, at about 9 o'clock, at the Newtown Railway Station. The passenger…

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The Late Railway Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1868 · page 4

THE enquiry before the City Coroner touching the death of James Falconer, was resumed yesterday morning, 8th instant, and concluded, at the School of…

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Frightful Railway Accident in America

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1868 · page 4

THE American papers give full details of a frightful accident which recently occurred on the Lake Shore Railroad, near Buffalo. The Rochester Express:—"The train was…

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Cambewarra. Road Through Kangaroo Valley to Sutton Forest Station

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1868 · page 3

SINCE I last alluded to this road, so important as a means of communication between this part of the district and the Southern railway, several persons from the neighbourhood have…

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Road From Shoalhaven to Ulladulla. to the Editor of the Kiama Independent

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 30 July 1868 · page 3

SIR.—A deal of money has been expended on the above road, and if not judiciously laid out, the fault has to be charged to the trustees of the money granted. From Nowra to about a…

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Shocking Railway Accident.—Heroic Conduct of a Girl

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1868 · page 2

A most shocking occurrence happened at the Leamside Station of the North-Eastern Railway, on Sunday, May 31. About noon an engine and tender entered the station from York, and at that time the…

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Shocking Railway Accident.—heroic Conduct of a Girl

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1868 · page 2

A most shocking occurrence happened at the Leamside Station of the North-Eastern Railway, on Sunday, May 31. About noon an engine and tender entered the station…

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Railway Accident at the Sydney Terminus

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1868 · page 2

We regret to have to state that yesterday (Friday) morning a serious collision occurred on the railway, between the Sydney Terminus and the Redfern Tunnel, which caused considerable damage, and…

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Railway Accident at the Sydney Terminus

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1868 · page 1

WE regret to have to state that yesterday morning a serious collision occurred on the Railway, between the Sydney Terminus and the Redfern Tunnel, which caused…

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Burglary in Bridge-street

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1868 · page 3

THE promise, which stand at the corner of Humbleton-street and Bridge-street were entered by thieves between Saturday evening and Monday morning, probably on the night…

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A Lesson for Railway Authorities

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1868 · page 4

The verdict returned by a special jury, in the Court of Queen's Bench, on Wednesday last, in the case of Gwynne v the South Eastern Company will, we trust, afford a salutary warning to…

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Appalling Accident to an Irish Mail Train

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1868 · page 4

IT may be remembered that on August 25th a frightful collision took place in the Clayton Tunnel, by which twenty three persons lost their lives, and one…

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Attempt to Throw a Train Off the Lines

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1868 · page 4

AT the Police Court on Wednesday, Daniel 'Neile was charged with attempting to upset the train employed on the Wallsend line, on the 24th instant, Mr…

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