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South Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1898

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The Motor Care

The Kangaroo Valley Times · Tuesday 7 June 1898 · page 1

In the “Cornhill” for April is a ballad on the motor car by Dr. Conan Doyle, A groom tells how his master, a true sportsman, bought, in a moment of…

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A Railway to the Clouds

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1898 · page 4

THE most remarkable railway in the world is in course of construction on Cayuga Island near the Falls of Ningage, where it will from the chief…

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Illawarra Central Factory Movement. Deputation to the Railway Commissioners

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 11 June 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday last the Central Committee appointed in connection with the above movement took advantage of the presence in Kiama of the Railway Commissioners on their annual tour of…

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Proposed Bega to Tathra Tramway. (To the Editor.)

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 2

DEAR SIR,—As I consider this matter to be of great importance to not town and district. I venture to again address you on the subject, and sincerely trust that this…

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A Lady Railway Contractor

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1898 · page 4

THE idea of a lady as a railway contractor (says the Melbourne “Age”) seems somewhat anomalous. The popular conception of a railway…

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Russia’s Great Railway

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1898 · page 4

WHEN the great Trans Siberian Railway is finished it will certainly influence greatly the wheat markets of the world. In August 200,000…

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Berry Agricultural Association. Recognition of Mr. P. H. Morton’s Services. Appointment of Judges. Train Arrangements. the Pruning of Fruit Trees

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 6 August 1898 · page 2

THE committee of the above met on Thursday afternoon, in the reading room, there being present, the President (Mr. John Stewart), and Messrs. H. D. Morton, R. V. and D. Boyd, T…

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Dismissal of Railway Employees. a Singular Case

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1898 · page 3

THE dismissal of Messrs. Grady (station-master) Percy (engine-driver), Chadhan (guard), and Newell (fireman), from the Railway department for alleged conspiracy…

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The Railways

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1898 · page 2

THE annual report of the Railway Commissioners for the year ended June 30, 1898, laid on the table of tho Legislative Assembly on Thursday night. The…

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Farms, Stock, and Railway Fares

The Kangaroo Valley Times · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 2

A large deputation from the South Coast asked the Minister for Mines and Agriculture on Tuesday for three things. One was that the Minister would allow…

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New South Wales Government Railways and Tramways

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

The annual report of the Railway Commissioners for the year ended 30th June, 1898, is before us. It is a concise and [?]id document, full of interesting financial facts, not a word…

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A Roads' Engineer for South Coast Municipalities. Alderman Morton's Motion Before the Nowra Council. Probable Conference of Councils

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 3

At the meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council on Monday night Alderman Morton moved, in accordance with notice previously given, that in the opinion of…

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Berry Municipal Council. Bomaderry Road Again. Cape Weed and Nightsoil, Questions

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday. All the members of the Council were letter was received from the Gerringong enquiring whether the Berry aldermen…

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South Coast Railway. Correspondence Between Mr. Davis, M.P., and the Railway Commissioners

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 2

The following is a copy of a letter sent by Mr. D. Davis, M.P., to the Secretary for Railways:—Sydney, 11th October, 1898…

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Oambewarra Cemetery Road. Sydney, 20th October, 1898

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 2

Date of letter under reply: Petition presented by you signed by Messrs. J. Fraser, J.P., Thos. Binks, and other residents of Cambewarra and district…

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The South Coast Railway. Deputation to the Railway Commissioners

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 3

A deputation, representing the residents of the South Coast district (says the Herald). was introduced to the Railway Commissioners on Wednesday by Messrs D. Davis and Arc[?]…

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The South Coast Railway

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 8

A deputation, representing the residents of the South Coast districts, was introduced to the Railway Commissioners on Wednesday, by Messrs. D. Davis and Archibald…

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South Coast Railway Service. Deputation to the Commissioners

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 2 November 1898 · page 2

On Monday, October 26th, Mr. Davil Davis introduced a deputation to the Railway Commissioners at their offices, Macquarie-street, Sydney for the purpose of presenting a petition…

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Reputation to the Railway Commissioners

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 1

On Wednesday, 26th October, Mr. D. Davis, M.L.A., introduced a deputation to the Railway Commissioners at their office, Macquarie-street, Sydney, for the purpose of presenting a petition…

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A Fine Piece of Road Making. To the Editor of the Moruya EXAMINER

Moruya Examiner · Friday 18 November 1898 · page 2

DEAR SIR.—Just tho other side of the Kiora river bridge is a short stretch (and I’m thankful it is only a short stretch) of road which will give the Moruya people a good,…

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