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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1891

87 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 5

Fast Railway Travelling

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1891 · page 4

What is believed to be the fastest long distance running by a railway train yet recorded took place recently over the New York Central Railway. The…

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Strike on the Lismore-tweed Railway

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1891 · page 4

Lismore, Tuesday.—A strike has occurred among the draymen employed on the first section of the Tweed-Lismore railway. The men, who have…

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Railway Timetable

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 21 November 1891 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the manner in which trains run on the Illawarra Line, according to the Timetable which came into operation on January 1. Passenger Train leaves Sydney [?].30 a.m., arrives…

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The Railway Strike at Lismore

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1891 · page 4

Lismore, Friday.—The strike on the first section of the railway has developed to a greater extent than was first anticipated. All the men have come out,…

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The Railway Cadets

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1891 · page 4

Two of the railway cadets who were sent to England to form a practical acquaintance with matters connected with railways, namely Messrs. Quodling…

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Railway Timetable

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 28 November 1891 · page 2

Following is the manner in which trains run on the Elawarra Line , according to the Timetable which came into operation on January 1. Passenger Train leaves Sydney 9.30 a.m., arrives…

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Railway Holiday Arrangements

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 December 1891 · page 2

The railway arrangements for the Christmas holidays are of a usually comprehensive nature, the Railway Commissioners having largely increased the train service…

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