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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1904

54 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 3

Death in a Train

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 28 September 1904 · page 2

We regret having to announce the death of Veronica Gertrude, the little 7-year-old and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Tighe, Wollongong. The little girl had…

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Road Matters

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 1 October 1904 · page 2

On Thursday the Minister for Mines had before him a couple of request from residents of Albion Park and Shellharbor. Mr. M. F. Morton, M G.A,, introduced…

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South Coast Deputations. Road Matters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1904 · page 2

THE Minister for Mines on Thursday last had before him a couple of requests from residents of Albion Park and Shelliarhor. Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A. introduced the…

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A New Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1904 · page 2

On Saturday, September 17th. the Woodstock Bridge, Jamberoo (formerly known as Price's) was officially opened by the Mayoress (Mrs. C. W. Craig), of the locality…

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A New Bridge

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 18

Recently the Mayor and Aldermen of Jamberoo celebrated the completion of the bridge over the Minnamurra River. Mrs. Cruig, the Mayoress…

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A Railway Inquiry

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 8 October 1904 · page 2

ON Wednesday last Mr. Inspector Booth, of the Railway Department, with the local station master, called on as with reference to the following paragraph,…

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Motor Cars

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 28 October 1904 · page 3

Alderman Love referred to the great public danger occasioned by the reckless driving of motor cars on the main roads of the borough, instancing several cases where…

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Sool 'Em. Dedicated to 'Horatius at the Bridge.'

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 5 November 1904 · page 3

Horatius you're a jolly pup, Well worth your little bite and sup; You are alright at heeling up. Sool 'em!…

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The Road Metal Question

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 12 November 1904 · page 2

'The Sydney City Council and Road Metal Tenders' is the subject of a well-prepared pamphlet of fifty-two pages just issued by Mr. Duncan…

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Motor Car Trip

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 2

On Monday morning last Messrs. S. Davis, sen. and jun., of the Lilleshall foundry, Miss Davis, and Miss Graham, left Wollongong for Tumut by motor car…

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The Mono Railway

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 6

It is intended to work the mono-rail line between Manchester and Liverpool by electricity at speeds as high as 110 miles an hour, The engineers have declared that a…

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The Sketcher. Crack Goods Trains. The Fastest Luggage Carriers of English Railways

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 December 1904 · page 6

The Great Northern Railway Company is an easy first, both in regard to the speed and the number of its merchandise expresses, for this company stands…

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Open Column. Our Roads. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 21 December 1904 · page 2

SIR,—Say, Mr. Editor, "Admirer" has touched the spot that hu[?]s. A tender place, the pain of which is very noticeable to the patient, patient ratepayer. A worthy…

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Jamberoo Council. Proposed Water Supply. Bush Bank Road Matter

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 December 1904 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday last, there being present Aldermen C. W. Craig (Mayor), [?] Fredericks, J. Love, J. Walker, H. T. Robb, M. R…

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