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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1906

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

Railway Accident

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 6 January 1906 · page 9

Some excitements was caused in town on Thursday afternoon by a report that had gained currency to the effect that a terrific "railway smash," had occurred at…

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Supply of Road Metal

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 March 1906 · page 2

A special meeting of the Works Committee of the City Council was held on Friday afternoon last for the purpose of considering the tenders which had been…

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Supply of Road Metal

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1906 · page 2

AT the fortnightly meeting of the City Council on Tuesday night last, Alderman Jones moved the adoption of the following recommendation of the Works Committee:…

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The Railway Commissioners

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1906 · page 2

THE report of the three Commissioners—Judge Rogers (president), Mr. G. A. Wilson and Colonel Burns—appointed to investigate the differences between the Railway…

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The Road Metal Question

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1906 · page 2

AT the usual meeting of the City Council on Tuesday right last, when there was a large attendance of aldermen, Alderman Evan Jones moved—…

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A Railway Smash

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 28 April 1906 · page 11

About 9 o'clock yesterday morning the gale was responsible for a serious catastrophe in the vicinity on Waters' store. Unanderra. At the…

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Mt. Keira Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1906 · page 2

Mr. Sheafie, district surveyor, of Goulburn, recently paid a visit to Wollongong, and was driven over the Mount Keira road as far as Mr. A…

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The New Progressive League. Demands a Tramaway to Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1906 · page 2

The following mysterious contribution reached us yesterday:— A noael League has been formed in town, whose aim and…

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Latest News. "Mercury" Special Wire. Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon. Tram Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1906 · page 2

A man was knocked down by a tram in George-street, City, last night, and died this morning. The body has not yet been identified…

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Marchioness Killed. Fatal Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 May 1906 · page 4

On 8th March, the correspondent of the London "Daily Mall" wrote:— A shocking motor car accident occurred near here at five o'clock this…

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Port Kembla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 June 1906 · page 2

At this meeting of the Wollongong Council on Friday night, a communication was received from the Mayor of Central Illawarra,…

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Road to Saddleback

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 2

The deputation to shortly wait upon the Minister in connection with the proposed deviation in Hoddle's road, loading to Saddlebank Mountain, will be a strong one,…

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Progressive League. Port Kembla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 3

The Progressive League had Another outing last week-end, and notwithstanding that the previous outing was southward, this direction was again…

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Australian Smelting Corporation. Works to Remain at Dapto. Railway From Port Kembla to the Works

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 July 1906 · page 2

It will be learned with a great amount of satisfaction by the residents of Dapto that the works of the new Australian Smelting Corporation…

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Port Kembla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 July 1906 · page 2

Yesterday a deputation waited upon the Minister for Works to urge the construction of the road between Wollongong and Tom Thumb bridge. The…

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Main Roads in Municipalities

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 3

Mr. M. F. Morton asked the Colonial Treasurer in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday list:— (1) Is he aware that nearly every…

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The Tramway Trouble

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 July 1906 · page 2

The farreaching effects of the split between the Railway Commissioners is being seen on every side. Perhaps the latest and most serious is the…

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Motor Car Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 2

While, returning from a visit to Coledale yesterday, Sir. S. Davis met with an accident which might have resulted very seriously. He was…

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The New Railway Station

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 July 1906 · page 2

One portion of Holy, Writ declares: "For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down, first and counteth the cost, whether he have…

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In Parliament. Sydney-nowra Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1906 · page 1

Mr. M'Farlane asked the Secretary for Public Works,—(1) What is the length of the Sydney-Nowra railway line? (2) What is about the average…

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