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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

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Cross-Country Railway Proposal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 11

The fund fox the survey for the proposed cross-country railway, which the Chamber of Commerce has undertaken to raise, has made good progress. It is…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 4

Mr. Reg. Foster, who was spending his holidays at Thirroul, accidentally slipped on the rocks and sprained his back so badly that he had to return…

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Uniform Railway Gauge

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 2

Some months ago the Federal Government appointed a commission to inquire into the question of a uniform railway gauge. The commission…

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Cross-country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 2

The surveyors have made a start from this side of toh range in connection with the trial survey of the cross-country Tailway. Mr. Kennedy,…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 7

Signalman Mark Graham is back at his port at Buill Crossing. Guard Lee has resumed duty after his annual holidays…

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Inspection of Roads

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 9

The aldermen of Shellharbor Council made an inspection of the roads of the municipality on Wednesday. They could not have selected a better…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 July 1921 · page 7

A meeting of Thirroul branch of the A.R.U. was held, in Frost's billiard room on Sunday morning, 24th inst. Mr. L. B. Kelly occupied the…

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Current Comment. Port Kembla Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 3

At Wollongong Council last week Alderman Lance referred to the bad condition of Port Kembla-road, which he said was in such a state as…

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The Other Side. Why Railway Men Should Be Allowed Passes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 5

A railway employee writes:-A deputation of Blue Mountain residents numbering 70 persons recently waited on tlio Chief Commissioner,…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

Guard Johnson, secretary Thirroul branch A.R.U., has gone on his annual leave, and will visit Adelaide before resuming…

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Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 3

The secretary of the Illawarra League (Mr. J. A. Beatson) has written to the Railway Commissioners with a view to trying to secure an…

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Mount Keira Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 9

More discussion centres round Mount Keira-road at Central Illawarra Council meetings than any other thorough fare in the municipality. "To convey…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 7

Thirroul branch of the A.R.U. held a special meeting on Sunday last to consider the matter of Mr. Buckley's expulsion Mr. L. B. Kelly presided…

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Robertson District Railway League

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 5

Following upon an invitation from Burrawang Wilde's Meadow Progress Association, the following, representing the association mentioned, met in the…

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Motor Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 2

An accident occurred at the "Finger Post" at the road at Helensburgh on Sunday, which resulted in a young man sustaining serious injuries. He…

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Motor Car on Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 2

On Wednesday, whilst a motor car belonging to Dalgety and Co. was proceeding along the Main South Coast road in the vicinity of Kembla…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 3

Guard Findlay, Wollongong, is at present on the sick list. Guards Fuller and Sutton have gone on their annual leave…

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Cross-Country Railway. Another Successful Conference. Good News As to Suitable Route

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 4

The second conference in regard to the Cross-country Railway to connect the Southern and Coast railway systems was held at the Oxford Hotel,…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 2

Signalman Shirlaw of Scarborough has been appointed 6th class at Eskbank. Guard McLean is at present off duty…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 6

Mr. W. Goulden, guard's foreman, is ill and off duty. Mr Syd. Taylor is relieving him. Mr. Harold Egan, Sydney Relief, is…

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