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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1901

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

An Illawarra Road Case

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1901 · page 2

THE "Raftery Road Case," on which Walter Harris and Joseph Rose are charged by George Lindsay, council clerk of Central Illawarra, with obstructing Raftery's road…

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Jervis Bay Railway

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1901 · page 2

"QUIVIS." in a letter to the Berry "Register," on the above, says:— "As the history of the railway from Sydney to Jervis Bay is rather a curious one, and throws a…

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The Illawarra Railway a Few Historical Facts

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 16

"Quivis" contributes the following to the Berry "Register" :—As the history of the railway from Sydney to Jervis Bay is rather a curious one, and throws…

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Distinguished Guests Train

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

To-day a large number of the Government guests, hailing from all parts of the world in connection with the Commonwealth Celebration, will be given an…

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A Train-Load of Visitors. for the South Coast To-day. Berry Wants the Cattle Exhibited. Kiama a & H. Society Doesn't See the Expediency of It

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 3

AT the Kiama Agricultural Society's Committee meeting on Saturday, a letter was road from the Secretary of the Berry Society to be effect that it is the intention…

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Trams and the Holidays

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

The Sydney tramways have had to meet an enormous demand in connection with the celebrations' traffic. To the different functions the tramway accommodation was…

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Railway Trip Through Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2

The railway trip through Illawarra in connection with the Commonwealth festivities eventuated on Tuesday, when about 1000 persons, most of whom were visitors…

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Raftery's Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 2

At the Police Court, yesterday, before Lieut.-Col. Chisholm, P.M., Messrs. F. A. Franklin and D. Williams, Js.P., Walter Harris and Joseph Rose were charged with…

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Raftery's Road. Police Court Proceedings. Alleged Obstruction

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 17 January 1901 · page 2

At the Police Court, on Monday, before Lieut.-Col. Chisholm, P.M., Messrs. F. A. Franklin and D. Williams, Js.P., Walter Harris and Joseph Rose were charged with…

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Raftery-harris Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 16

The proceedings against Walter Harris and Joseph Rose in the Wollongong Police Court, adjourned in December, were resumed on Monday…

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Port Kembla Road

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 January 1901 · page 11

The road which Mr. J. Rubenach's gang of unemployed have been making from the Tom Thumb bridge to Port Kembla which, is now extended to what…

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Road Through a Farm

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

AT the Police Court, Wollongong, last week, two young men, Walter Harris and Joseph Rose, were committed for trial, charged with having obstructed a public…

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The Prospects of the District. Speech by the Minister for Works. a Great Believer in the Resources of the Illawarra District. What Federation Will Do. Southern and South Coast Line. a Branch Railway. the Nowra. to Jervis Bay Railway. Prospects of the Bay As a Harbour

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

After declaring the Albion Park Show officially open, the Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan (Minister for Works) in dealing with the prospects of the district, said…

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The Tramway Service from Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

The North Illawarra Council has asked the co-oporation of the Wollongong Council to which tho latter agreed in the matter of urging upon the Minister for Public Works…

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A Connecting Railway Line

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

A letter was received at the council meeting on Friday night from the Wild's Meadow Progress Association to the effect Mr. Alex. Campbell, M.P., had informed…

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Berry's Train Troubles

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 2

AT a meeting of the Berry Progress Association, held last week, the reply from the Railway Commissioners regarding the application to have Berry proclaimed a…

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Road Contracts

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 2

Tenders for road work were opened at the Courthouse, Nowra, on Monday by Mr. G. S. Mullen, the Government Road Superintendent as under:—Contract (fresh…

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Terrible Railway Accident Fourteen Killed. Thirteen Injured. Sydney, Friday, 8.12 p.m

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 2

TERRIBLE railway accident occurred it Tempe to-night. Fourteen killed; thirteen injured. No fuller particulars to hand…

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Middle Creek Bridge. to Be Replaced by a New One

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 2

THE following letter has been received by Mr. Alex. Campbell, M. P.:—"Sir,—I have the honor, by direction of Mr. Secretary O'Sullivan to inform you that he has…

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Railway Accident. Seven Persons Killed. Twenty-five Injured

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 February 1901 · page 2

ON Friday evening a few minutes past 6 o'clock, the 5.55 p.m. fast train, Sydney to Hurstville, was wrecked just outside Sydneyham station. The wreck was caused…

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