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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1898

53 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 3

Illawarra Central Factory Movement. Deputation to the Railway Commissioners

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 2

ON Tuesday last the Central Committee appointed in connection with the above movement took advantage of the presence in Kiama of the railway…

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Central Creamery for Illawarra. Deputation to the Railway Commissioners

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 June 1898 · page 3

At Kiama on Tuesday the Railway Commissioners received a deputation, consisting of Messrs J. James, T. Brown, H. Graham and C. W. Craig,…

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An Expensive Tram Ride

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1898 · page 4

Opinions differ as to the advantage of the cash fare system on the cable and electric tramways of the metropolis, and one of the principal objections urged…

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The Road Vote

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

FROM some correspondence which has recently passed between the Work Department and members of Parliament there seems to be a misunderstanding as to how…

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Macquarie Pass Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

The Robertson Progress Committee has received a communication of which the following is a copy :— Public Works Department,…

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New Pocket Road Maps

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

FERRIS' new pocket road map of Now South Wales, and cyclists touring guide, shows roads, railways, territorial divisions, head offices of local Land Boards, and places…

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The Macquarie Pass Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

As showing the great convenience that residents of the Robertson district will experience as the result of the construction of the new Macquarie Pass officially…

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Allen's Creek Bridge Road. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 3

SIR,—In one interests of the general public and business-men in particular, I would respectfully suggest that some steps be taken to have the above-named road…

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The Macquarie Pass Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 2

As showing the great convenience that residents of the Robertson district will experience as the result of the construction of the now Macquarie Pass officially opened…

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What a Railway Engine Costs

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 2

VERY vague notions prevail as to the value of a railway engineer Some sort of engine can be obtained for as title as £750 but the value of a North Western or modern…

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Our Railways

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 28 July 1898 · page 2

The revenue for the New South Wales railways for the quarter ended June 30 was £14,867, the largest on record. The working expenses of the railways…

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Tom Thumb Bridge Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 August 1898 · page 2

Numerically speaking, a miserable audience witnessed the entertainment which was given in aid of the Tom Thumb bridge fund at the Bellambi…

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Tom Thumb Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 August 1898 · page 2

The trimmers of the town are entitled to a great amount of credit for the labor they have bestowed on the a foot-bridge across the Tom Thumb. As our…

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Damages Against Railway Commissioners

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1898 · page 4

An action to recover damages against the Railway Commissioners was brought by Patrick Collins, dairyman of Marrickville, in the District Court on…

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Allen's Creek Road

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 2

A conference of aldermen representing Wollongong and Central Illawarra councils took place at Allen's Creek railway crossing yesterday, with the object of arriving at…

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Railway Officials Dismissed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 3

AT Breeza Mr. Greedy, the station master, Percy, a driver, Chadban, a guard, and Newel a fireman, have dismissed from the Railway Department for alleged…

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Deputation to Minister for Agriculture. Distribution of Imported Stock. South Coast Experimental Farm. Show Judges' and Railway Fares

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 September 1898 · page 2

A deputation organised by the South Coast Agricultural Societies' Union waited on the Minister for Mines and Agriculture on Tuesday…

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Allen's Creek Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 2

At the meeting of the Wollongong Borough Council on Friday evening the Mayor reported as follows with reference to the Allen's Creek road crossing…

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Main South Coast Road

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 September 1898 · page 2

The tender of Mr. W. Carson, Kiama (£215), has been accepted by the Government for repairs to the South Coast Road in Central Illawarra municipality…

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Unanderra Factory Road

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

At the Central Illawarra Council meeting on Wednesday there was quite a warm discussion over a motion by Alderman Cook to the effect that tenders be invited for the…

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