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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1895

42 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3

Bridge Across the Tom Thumb. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1895 · page 2

SIR,—I notice that the Minister for Public Works states that within a few months there will be available for roads and bridges the sum of £200,000. If our…

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Allans Creek Road. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 February 1895 · page 2

SIR—The m[?] to which I wish to draw your attention is that of the Allan's Creek Road. Any reasonable individual will agree with me when I state that the…

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Railway Ambulance Corps

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 February 1895 · page 2

On Saturday last the presentation of certificates to members of the Wollongong branch of the Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps look place at the local goods…

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Alderman 10 Bickerings. North Illawarra and Another Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 23 February 1895 · page 2

At the meeting of the North Illawarra Council on Thursday night the Mayor (Alderman Caldwell) moved—"That the matter of dealing with the tenders for Farrell's…

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The Resident Engineer for Roads to Be Located in Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 April 1895 · page 2

It will be welcome intelligence to the people and public institutions of the Kame district to learn that Mr. P. J. Cheffins resident engineer for roads, is about to be…

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Road Between Shellharbor and Lake Illawarra. "Department of Lands, "30th March, 1895

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 2

"SIR,—I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 26th instant. further with reference to a proposed road between the town of Shellharbor and the…

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Road Between Shellharbour and Lake Illawarra. "Department of Lands, "80th March, 1895

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 16 April 1895 · page 4

"Sir,—I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., further with reference to a proposed road between the town of…

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Our Member on Railway Matters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1895 · page 2

We print below the speech delivered by Mr. Alex Campbell, member for Kiama, in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday last, on the Jerilderie-Berrigan Railway…

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Butchers' Requirements. Deputation to the Railway Commissioners

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 June 1895 · page 2

On Tuesday last the deputation (Messrs. W. M'Kenzie and T. Farrell) appointed at the late meeting to interview the Railway Commissioners re the question of reducing…

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Amending the Law Relating to Roads

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1895 · page 2

Mr. Carruthers gave notice in the Assembly on Thursday of his intention to trove on Tuesday next—"That this House will, to-morrow, resolve itself into a…

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The Allan's Creek Road Matter. the Lands Department Have No. Power to Interfere!

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 June 1895 · page 2

The matter of the Allan's Creek road crossing again cropped up for discussion in the local council on Friday evening. Mr, A. Campbell, M.P., wrote forwarding a…

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A Fatal Accident. a Helensburgh Miner Killed by a Train

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 2

A miner named Robert Hails was run over by a train and killed early on Thursday morning in one of the tunnels near Helensburgh railway station. He had stayed rather…

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Proposed Bridge Across Tom Thumb

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 July 1895 · page 2

At the meeting of the local council on Friday evening the following letter, received by Mr. A. Campbell from the Public Works Department and forwarded on to…

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The Railways

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 1 August 1895 · page 2
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One of the most encouraging signs of the times is the improving condition of trade as indicated in the quarterly report of the Railway Commissioners just published. It…

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The Railway Commissioners in Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1895 · page 2

Messrs, Oliver and Fehon, Railway Commissioners, Kirkealdie, Chief "Traffic Manager, Party, outdoor superintendent, Simpson, divisional engineer, and Fraser,…

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Road Contractors

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1895 · page 2

Some complaints have been made in country districts by business people and labourers of the losses they suffer by road contractors frequently taking Government…

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Selling Railway Tickets

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1895 · page 4

A rather important decision, affecting the right of persons who have railway tickets to dispose of them in an irregular way, was given by the Full Court on…

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The Illawarra Harbor and Railway Works

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1895 · page 4

Some misapprehension seems to have arisen with regard to the contract for the Illawarra harbor and railway works which has recently been let to Mr…

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Railways and Tramways. Increased Revenue

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1895 · page 2

The report of the Railway Commissioners for the year ended 30th June, 1895, was presented to Parliament on Tuesday evening The Commissioners report that the…

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