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Illawarra · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1923

216 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 11

Man Killed at Bulli. Struck by Motor Car

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

James Hamilton, an old swaggie of 65, and not long out from Scotland, succumbed in Bulli Hospital on Monday night as a result of injuries…

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Railways and the Primary Producer. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 April 1923 · page 4

Sir,—Col. Bruxner in a recent speech, said the primary producer was direct. taxed to keep the railway system working for the benefit of the whole…

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MOTOR v. RAIL

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 2

A motor service for the carriage of goods between Wollongong and Austinmer has been inaugurated this week and it is reported that already the…

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RAILWAYS & the Primary Producer. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of Saturday last Mr. H. G. Huie supplies an article under this head containing suggestions which if carried into effect would…

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Scenic Preservation and Roads

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 19

There was on Saturday afternoon in the Mayor's room, Wollongong, a conference of public bodies of the district, the object of which was chiefly to…

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Macquarie Pass Road

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 7

To date a sum of £3500 has been expected by Shellharbour Council in road making at macquarie Pass, and this [?] exhausts the Government…

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May Day Demonstration. Procession from Jubliee Bridge

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

The Miners' Demonstration in Wollongong on Monday next is to be [?]eeded by a procession from Ju[?] Bridge to the Show Ground, Comu[?]…

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Mount Keira Road. Its State of Repair Discussed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 3

At last Saturday's Conference at Wollongong, Mr. John Porter brought under notice the bad condition of Mount Keira Road, which was almost…

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New Road to Port Kembla. Port Kembla Residents Looking Ahead

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 8

After the business of the Bulli Pass Conference had concluded on Saturday last, the Port Kembla delegates brought forward the need for better, more…

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Railway Ticket Machines in Stores

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 7

[?]modern large store contains many things which are devised more for the convenience of customers than for the actual business of buying and selling…

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Cross Country Railway. When Evidence will be Taken

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., is inf[?]ed that evidence re the Cross Cou[?] Railway line will be taken about a end of June or early in July…

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Railway Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 9

Shunter Doyie, Thirroul, whose wife died recently, has resigned from the service, and is taking his children home to Victoria…

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Motor Car Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 14

The Coroner, Mr. McMahon, held an inquiry in Build on Wednesday as to the death in Bulli Hospital of a man who had been brought there on April 21st…

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Railway Matters. Duplicating the Illawarra Line

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 1

Practically the only section which is a hindrance to the early completion of the duplication of the South Coast railway system is the tunnel near Clifton…

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Railways and the Primary Producer. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1923 · page 3

Sir,—A friend has kindly sent along a copy of your paper of the 2nd. instant, containing a letter from Mr. H. H. Honey It seems strange that this…

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Road inspection at Mt, Keira

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 6

On Thursday last, Alderman Tubman (North Illawarra), and Messrs. McDonald (president Mt. Keira Progress Association), John Porter, Hurt, H. Tate and…

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Constructing a Road to Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 5

In reply to your request that the Minister receive a deputation from the Wollongong Progress Association on the subject of constructing a road to…

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Motor Lorry Destroyed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 2

A severe loss befel Mr. C. Simpson, of Dapto, on Monday evening, when through the engine back-firing a motor lorry belonging to him was totally…

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Railway Staffs Increased

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 2

An additional night officer is to be appointed at Dapto, Albion Park, Shellharbour and Kiama stations, respectively, in the near future. This…

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Railway Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 9

Mr. C. J. Williams, Control Officer, Thirroul, is at present on sick leave. Mr. Fagan is acting during his absence…

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