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Railways, roads & transport, 1902

201 stories in South Coast's papers · page 8 of 11

The Railway Commissioners

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 2

The appointment of the Railway Commissioners is attracting some attention. The Labour Party have always had an "edge" on these…

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The Evening Train from Sydney

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 17 September 1902 · page 2

Mr. Meyer, station-master at Bomaderry, informs us that the Commissioners have considered the proposal to alter the time of departure of the evening train from Sydney,…

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Noxious Weeds on the Railway

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 17 September 1902 · page 2

Mr. Alex Campbell, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Railway Commissioners :— “Sydney, Sept 12, 1902…

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The Evening Train from Sydney

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 18 September 1902 · page 2

Mr, Meyer, etation master at Bomaderry, informs us that the Commissioners have considered the proposal to alter the time of departure of-the evening train from Sydney,…

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Noxious Weeds on the Railway

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 18 September 1902 · page 2

Mr. Alex Campbell, M.L.A.., has received the following letter from the Railway Commissioners :•— “Sydney, Sept IS, 1902…

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Gerrigong Council. an Additional Mail Wanted. a Foxground Road

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 3

At a meeting of the Gerringong Council on Monday last, Alderman Hind marsh, in referring to the postal arrangements, did not…

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Late Train

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 2

The paper train due at 9.40 a.m. did not arrive at Bomaderry until after 11 o’clock on Monday morning, the delay, it is said, being caused through a couple of coal-hopper…

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Inter-Society Debate. STATE v. Private Ownership of Railways

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 10

An interesting debate, under the auspices of the District Debating Societies' Union, took place in the Nowra Council Chambers or Friday evening, between three…

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South Coast Railway Service

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 4

The Commissioners have informed Mr. Morton, M.L.A., that it was decided to have the summer time-table provide for the departure of the evening train…

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South Coast Railway Service

Broughton Creek Mail · Thursday 25 September 1902 · page 4

The Commissioners have informed Mr. Morton, M.L.A., that it was decided to have the summer time-table provide for the departure of the evening train…

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Bomaderry Bridge

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 2

The Mayor of Nowra (Dr. King) has received official intimation from Mr. Morton, M.L.A., that tenders for the creation of a bridge over Bomaderry Creek, to replace the…

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A Road Grant. Sydney 25 Sept, 1902

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 2

"Sir,—In reply to your letter of the 14th, inst., applying for a grant of money for a road towards the residence of Messrs. Mottram and other, on the Nowra-Bamer…

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Bridge at Tomerong. "Public Works Department,"Sydney, 22nd Sept

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 2

"Sir,—Replying to your letter of l0th, inst. respecting the width of the proposed bridge at Tomerong, I have the honor to inform you that n has been decided to…

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New Bridge to Be Erected. "Public Works Department, " Sydney, 22nd Sept., 1902

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 2

"Sir,—With reference to your personal representations repecting the state of the Bomaderry Creek Bridge, I have the honor to inform you that the plan for a new…

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Inter-Society Debate. STATE V. Private Ownership of Railways

The Berry Register and Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Farmer · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 2

AN interesting debate, under the auspices of the District Debating Societies’ Union, took place in the Nowra Council Chambers on Friday evening, the 19th inst., between three…

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Road Traders

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1902 · page 2

Angus McDonald, £132 7s 6d, was the lowest tender received for contract No 3 road Cathurst Junction via Pambula to Eden. For contract No. 4, road Towamba [?] Bondi to…

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Road Contracts

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 2

Mr. R. L. Dawson, the road superintendent, has opened tenders for various road contracts, the lowest tenderers being as below stated:—Contract No, 16, Tomerong…

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Nowra Council New Bridge Over Bomaderry Creek. New Town Buildings. Water Supply Report by the Turncock. a Short Metre About Meters. Motion by Alderman Westbrook Withdrawn

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 2

A meeting of the Nowra Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor (Dr. King), Aldermen Graham, Hyam, Wood,…

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Mr. Morion in the House. Railway to Jervis Bay

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 12

In the Assembly on Wednesday last, Mr. Morton said: I wish to ask the Secretary for Public Works what progress he is making in the matter of the…

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Railway to Jervis Bay. Mr. O’sullivan’s Banter

The Nowra Colonist · Wednesday 1 October 1902 · page 4

Mr. Morton asked the Secretary for Works in the Legislative Assembly what progress was he making in the matter of the extension of the South…

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