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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1885

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The Second Section of the Illawarra Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 September 1885 · page 2

Having had an opportunity one day last week of visiting Messrs. Rowe and Smith's main camp at Sutherland, I took advantage of it in order to glean some particulars with regard to the progress…

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Original Correspondence. the Illawarra Railway. To the Editor of the "Illawarra Mercury."

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 September 1885 · page 2

SIR,—The answers given by the Minister for Works to the questions of our old friend, Mr. Thomas Garrett, M.P. in the Legislative Assembly last week, anent the railway should be hailed…

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The Illawarra Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1885 · page 2

As special in er st attaches in this railway in Illawarra, we here give from the official record of the votes and proceedings of Parliament, the recent questions and answers regarding the matter…

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Public Meeting—Extension of the Railway to Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1885 · page 2

PURSUANT to advertisement a public meeting was held in the Temperance Hall on Tuesday evening last, to take into consideration the advisableness of urging on…

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Railway Platform for Fairy Meadow

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 September 1885 · page 2

A well attended meeting of residents of Fairy Meadow was hold in the Council Chamber, Cabbage Tree, on Thursday evening, to consider the advisability of taking steps to secure the…

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Dr. Tarrant and the Railway Extension. to the Editor of the Kiama Independent

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1885 · page 2

Sir,-I have much pleasure in handing you for publication the enclosed letter from Dr. Tarrant referring to the delay in calling for tenders for the fourth section…

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The Road in North Illawabra. (To the Editor of the " Illawarra Mercury.")

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 October 1885 · page 2

SIR,-In the course of Mr. Wiley's address to the electors, on Tuesday last, from the hustings, that gentleman mentioned a fact concerning the taking over of the main south curst road from the…

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The Illawarra Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 October 1885 · page 2

The following correspondence concerning the third section of the Illawarra Railway will be read with interest by our readers. Mr. Biggar favoured us with copies of the letters on receipt of…

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The Illawarra Railway

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1885 · page 2

WE publish by request the following letter from the S M. Herald, of the 3rd instant To the Editor of the Herald. Sir,— I understand that a number of the…

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A Tale of the Tram

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1885 · page 4

"YES, indeed, we have some queer little incidents happen to us," said the driver, as he plied the oilcan about and under his tram motor. "Queer thing…

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Allan's Creek Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 December 1885 · page 2

The following letter has been received by the Borough Council of Wollongong:—"Department of Public Works. "Sydney, 25th November, 1885…

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The Wollongong Railway Station

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 December 1885 · page 2

An opportunity has just been afforded me of inspecting the plans of the Wollongong railway station and buildings in connection therewith, tenders for the erection of which will be received…

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The Wollongong Railway Station

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1885 · page 2

The building, in connection with this station, to be erected at 48 miles 71 chains on the east side of the line (a few chains south of the railway crossing Main South Coast or Dapto Road, and…

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