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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1887

129 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 7

The Unanderra Railway Station Matter

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 January 1887 · page 2

At the Central Illawarra Council on Friday, Alderman Richards stated that he had received a letter from the Minister for Works, setting forth that no railway station buildings…

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Our Railways

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 January 1887 · page 2

THE Minister for Public Works has received from the Board of Inquiry (consisting of Messrs. T. F. Waller, J. Y. Mills, and B. A. Coyle) a progress report with…

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The Effects Have Been Wonderful. " Ilford Road Dispensary. Dukinfield, May 3rd, 1884

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1887 · page 3

"Dear Sir,—I am happy to inform you that the sale of your Syrup and Pills Increases here continually. Several of my customers speak of having derived more…

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"Jordan is a hard Road to Travel."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1887 · page 4

THE Tilba correspondent of the Moruya Examiner writes:—A minister of religion had proposed to hold a service in those parts a short time back but…

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Allan's Creek Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1887 · page 2

In the Works report brought up at the last meeting of the Wollongong Council and adopted, it was stated. "That the Works Committee, with Mr…

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The Loop-line Matter. Railway Communication to and From Clifton. the Waterworks Scheme. Sydney, Friday, 2.20 p.m

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1887 · page 2

Mr. Woodward, M.P., Mr. W. J. Poulter (Mayor of Wollongong), and Messrs. A. Armstrong, J.P., A. Parsons, J.P., J. Biggar, J.P., G. Buttle, and A. Campbell, as a deputation…

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Fatal Railway Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1887 · page 4

FURTHER particulars (says the Brisbane Courier) are to hand in regard to the fatal accident which occurred at the Morven railway station a few days ago…

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The Loop-line and Railway Trains for Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1887 · page 2

As stated by telegram in last issue, a deputation from this district waited on the Minister for Work (Mr. Sutherland), on Friday, to urge upon him the necessity for the following important…

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Railway Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1887 · page 2

A PUBLIC meeting convened by the Mayor in response to a requisition signed by a number of the principal business people and residents of Kiama, took place in the…

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Public Meeting. Extension of the Railway Into Kiama

Kiama Reporter · Saturday 19 March 1887 · page 2

A PUBLIC meeting, which was attended by a number of influential townsmen and residents was held in the Council Chamber, on Wednesday last, to urge on the Government the…

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The Effects Have Been Wonderful. "Ilford Road Dispensary, Duckenfield, May 3rd, 1184

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1887 · page 4

Dear Sir.—I am happy to inform you that the sale of your Syrup and Tills increases here continually. Several of my custom speak of having derived more benefit from the use of…

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Railway Extension at Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 April 1887 · page 2

Two deputations waited upon the Minister for Works yesterday with reference to the extension of the Wollongong and Kiama railway line. The first deputation, which…

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Kiama-jervis Bay Railway

Kiama Reporter · Wednesday 6 April 1887 · page 2

THE Broughton Creek Register furnishes the following report of the two deputations (from Kiama and Shoalhaven respectively) who waited on the Minister for Works last Friday, to urge…

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Dreadful Railway Accident in America

Kiama Reporter · Wednesday 6 April 1887 · page 4

A TELEGRAM White River Junction to the "San Francisco Bulletin," dated February the 5th, gives the following particulars of the terrible railway catastrophe, briefly…

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The Effects Have Been Wonderful. "Ilford Road Dispensary, Dukinfield, May 3rd, 1884

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1887 · page 3

"Dear Sir,—I am happy to inform you that the sale of your Syrup and Pills inpreaces here continually, Several of my customers speak of having derived more…

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The Railway Grievance. Not Accident Box Design. (To the Editor of the Illawarra Mercury.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1887 · page 3

SIR,—I hare read with much pleasure the leader in Tuesday's Mercury, anent the Minister's neglect to keep his promise of running trains on the 3rd section of the Illawarra railway, and of…

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Section No. 2 Illawarra Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1887 · page 2

There is without doubt a general impression throughout the district that the contract for the construction of the second section of the Illawarra railway is being carried out in such a manner as…

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The Effects Have Been Wonderful. "Ilford Road Dispensary, Duckenfield, May 3rd. 1184

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 April 1887 · page 4

Dear Sir.—I am happy to inform you that the sale of your Syrup and Pills increases here continually. Several of my customers speak of having derived mare benefit from tho use of…

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The Effects Have Been Wonderful. "Ilford Road Dispensary, Duckenfield. May 3rd, [?}84

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 May 1887 · page 4

Dear Sir.—I am happy to inform you that the sale of your Syrup and Pills increases hare continually. Several of my customer speak of having derived more benefit from the use of…

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CORRESPONDENCE. The Stony Creek Road. to the Editor of the Kiama Independent

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 2

SIR,—If it is of any use to make remarks or inquiries as to the doings or misdoings of Government Departments and their officers or employees, it will be a proper thing,…

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