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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

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The Railway Project

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 7

On Saturday last the first big concerted move in the agitation for a line of railway to connect Port Kembla with thee Southern line was made. It was in…

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Road-making Plant

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 2

Shellharbour Council's road making plant, consisting of Robey 12-ton steam roller and tractor, 16 x 9½ crusher with elevator and screen, drilling machine,…

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Proposed Railway Time-table

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 2

The committee of the Illawarra Development League has suggested the following attractions in the S. Coast railway time-table:—…

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Aeroplane Flight. Forced Landing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 2

The residents of Coledale and Scarborough were treated to a thrilling sight on Saturday. An aeroplane had left Bulli for Sydney…

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Current Comment. Road Plant

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 6

The Shellharbor road making and crushing plant arrived at Albion Park on Friday of last week, and it took a great deal of careful handling…

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The Cross-Country Railway Some Criticisms

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 3

The "Shoalhaven News" writes as follows:- "The cross-country line from Moss Vale or Bargo to Albion Park or Port Kembla is a State affair,…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 7

Mr. De Purton, general secretary of the N.S.W. Railway Ambulance Corps, paid a visit to Thirroul on Thursday, 2nd instant, and addressed…

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Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 5

A motor car accident fortunately not as serious as was first rumored, occurred on Appin road on Saturday night. A party of Thirroul…

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[?]OTFORD Evening Train Service South of Waterfall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 11

In response to a request by the Otford Progress Association, the Railway have arranged a return service to the South Coast late in the…

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Cross-Country Railway. THAT £1000

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 2

One of the Metropolitan journal[?] is annoyed because the Minister [?] Railways accepted the offer made by the members of the deputation [?]…

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Cross Country Railway. Deputation to the Hon. Minister For Works and Railways

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 6

A representative deputation waited on the Minister for Railways on Tuesday relative to the survey of a route to connect the Southern and South…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 6

Guard Grol, Wollongong, has gone on his annual holidays. Mr. Rao is taking the shorthand class at the Thirroul institute…

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The Southern — Illawarra Line Railway Project

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 17

The conference at Robertson last month appointed a deputation to the Minister for Works to urge the construction of the line, and asking for a…

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Cross Country Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 13

Mr. C. L. Stanwix, the secretary, has received the following subscriptions towards the £1000: Kirton and Earnshaw £100, Hoskins Ltd. £75…

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A Motor Metal Lorry

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 17

The motor lorry for the carriage of road metal chiefly, ordered by the Central Illawarra Council from Mr. H. E. Harrigan, was ready for delivery this…

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A Motor Metal Lorry

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 2

The motor lorry for the carriage of road metal chiefly, ordered by the Central Illawarra Council from Mr. H. E. Harrigan, was ready for delivery this…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 5

Signalman M'Harg, Wollongong, has taken up duty at Thirroul North in place of Mr. Hugh Pankhurst, resigned…

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Cross-Country Railway Proposal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 14

Additional subscriptions to the survey fund received by the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. C. L. Stanwix, are: Tallong Progress…

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Cross Country Railway. Survey to be carried out immediately: More Funds Required

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A,, interviewed the Minister for Public Works regarding the survey of the Southern to South Coast Railway, and the Minister informed him that he received the £500 sent on by the Chamber of Commerce to the Department,…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

Mr. R. Campbell, night officer, Coledale, has been transferred to a similar position in the Eskbank district. Junior Porter Taylor, Unanderra,…

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