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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

216 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 11

Bald Hill to Garie Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of Bulli Shire Council on Monday afternoon the Engineer reported as follows with regard to the above road:—This road…

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Application for crossing or bridge at Scarborough

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 7

From the Department of Railways, N.S.W.:—With reference to your communication regarding miners being debarred from crossing the railway line…

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Section on Bulli Pass. Thrilling Experience of Motorists. Miraculous Escapes from Death

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 9

On the Bulli Pass Road on Sunday afternoon there were several miraculous escapees from death, on account of the brakes of a motor lorry and motor car…

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Coal Versus Farm Lands Will Aerial Tramway Create Dust Nuisance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 6

Whether an aerial tramway proposed to be used for the conveyance of coal and slack from the mountain slopes near Kembla to Port Kembla—a distance of…

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Cross-country Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 13

We received telegrams from Mr. Morton and Mr. Davies yesterday announcing the favorable decision of the Public Works Committee…

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Bargo Route for the Cross Country Railway

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 22

To the Public Works Committee, W. H. Hurt, mine timber contractor, Mount Keira, gave evidence as follows:…

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Re Sydney Harbor Bridge. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 19

Sir,—I am desirous of bringing under the notice of the Country press of N.S. Wales the disastrous effect that the carrying out of this…

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Railway Concession Fares

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., is in receipt of a communication from the Railway Commissioners to the following effect:— With reference to your representations…

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Cross Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Meeting of the Cross-Country Railway Committee has been for Tuesday next, at Sydney. An effort will, be made to arrange a deputation with the…

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Railway Concession Fares

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1923 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has been advised by the Secretary of the Railway Commissioners as follows:— With reference to your…

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Mount Keira Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

Following on an arrangement between Central and North Illawarra Council respectively, a number of employees the former are at present engaged…

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Railway Revenue at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

During the month of October 1398 tickets were issued at Port Kembla railway station, and the revenue derived therefrom was £110. Inwards…

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Cross Country Railway

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the cross country railway committee was held in Sydney on Tuesday. It was resolved that a deputation should wait on Sir George Fuller as…

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Motors and Motoring

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 5

Marked improvement in appearance and comfort is apparent to the new line of Dodge Brothers Motor Cars. Hundreds of dealers are now supplied with…

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Railway Works

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 5

Nearly 150 men are engaged on the big railway undertaking at Mount Pleasant crossing, on the Main South Coast Road, and though operations have…

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Accident at Tom Thumb Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 2

Tom Thumb Bridge was the scene of a nasty accident early this week, when Messrs. Turner and J. Ballantine, driving a sulky and motor car respectively,…

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Breach of Railway Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 3

Allan Kellett was charged with entering a train at Dapto whilst it was in motion. Mr. d'Apice pleaded guilty on behalf…

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Motors and Motoring. Remarkable Car Vitality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 5

Where do old motor cars go when they have run their alloted span? One occasionally catches a glimpse clan old De Dion, an ancient Cadillac,…

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Railway Cases

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 4

At the Bulli Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. M. J. McMahon, S.M., Thomas Mulqueaney pleaded guilty to two charges of travelling between…

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