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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1907

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A Fatal Fall From a Train in Otford Tunnel

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 12

An inquest was held at Bulli, on Monday, before Mr. W. H. Rees, on [?]uty coroner, touching the death in Bulli Hospital of Edward Tindall…

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Railway Smash, Stanwell

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 9

On Friday morning, a serious railway mishap occurred at Stanwell Park, which fortunately was not at tended with fatal consequences. It…

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The Road Metal Question

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1907 · page 2

THE annual controversy in the City Council on the question of the supply of road metal and screenings took place at the meeting held on Tuesday night last, and is described…

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Loading of Blue Metal. Shutes to Be Erected at Kiama Railway Station

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1907 · page 2

MR. M. F. MORTON, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the office of the Railway Commissioners under date of 21st inst., and signed by Mr. H. M'Lachlan,…

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Port Kembla Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 3

At the Central Illawarra Council on Wednesday, Ald. Richards moved—"That in view of the proposal to connect Wollongong and Port Kembla…

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Improved Train Service

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1907 · page 2

The Kiama Tourist Association has revived the agitation for a Wednesday afternoon cheap excursion train from Sydney to the South Coast in…

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Railway to Port Kembla. Large Meeting at Unanderra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 2

The mayor of Central Illawarra, Ald. Dobinson, presided over a large and enthusiastic meeting of ratepayers in the Municipal Hall, Unanderra, on…

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Killed On The Railway

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1907 · page 2

William Bartlett, aged 38, who resided in Francis street, Leichhardt, met with at terrible death just outside the. Central Railway Station in Sydney shortly after…

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Port Kembla Railway. the Dapto Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 March 1907 · page 2

On Saturday evening at the Agricultural Hall, a meeting was held for the purpose of considering the best moons of securing a passenger train…

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A Tramcar Sensation

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 April 1907 · page 4

"She was rather a stylish-looking young lady, and attracted attention when she entered the tramcar. She occupied the only vacant seat, beside…

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The Railways

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1907 · page 2

THE advent of the Chief Railway Commissioner places the country in a state of expectancy. The railways stand in the same relationship to the commercial…

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Port Kembla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 April 1907 · page 2

On Saturday last Mr. Davis Under-Secretary for Public Works, was in town, and visited Port kembla. He was driven through the show ground…

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Motor-Car Accident

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1907 · page 2

Dr. Kane, of Nowra on Wednesday night last met with a mishap to his motor car, in which he and Mrs. Kane were driving from Berry to Nowra, Running at…

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Railway to Jervis Bay

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1907 · page 3

A conference was held at Tomerong on Saturday last under the auspices of the Clyde Shire Council, to discuss a proposal for the construction of a train line or light, line of railway…

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Port Kembla Road. a Generous Act

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 April 1907 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Wollongong A.H. and I. Association on Thursday night a discussion took place upon the question of the…

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Train Service. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 May 1907 · page 2

I have been waiting a long time for someone to take up the matter of the South Coast train arrangements. A short time age. I noticed…

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Railway Commissioners. Visit to Kiama

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1907 · page 2

THE Chief Railway Commissioner (Mr. Johnson), accompanied by Messrs. Richardson and Kirkealdie (Commissioners), Fraser (Engineer-in-Chief), Corns (goods…

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Visit of the Railway Commissioners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1907 · page 2

Yesterday morning the Commissioners for Railways arrived at Wollon gong by special train from the south, where they had gone overnight…

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Visit of the Railway Commissioners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 May 1907 · page 14

The Commissioners, Messrs. Johnson (chief), Kircaldie and Richardson, made the annual inspection of the Illawarra line on Thursday…

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Train or Tram

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 June 1907 · page 3

On Saturday morning, at the School of Arts, Nowra, Mr. Lee, Minister for Works, received a deputation from the Clyde and Cambewarra Shire…

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