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Railways, roads & transport, 1889

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Reserve Road -- Deputation

Katoomba Times · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 3

Dr. SPARK moved -- "That a deputation, consisting of Messrs. J. H. Mitchell, W. H. Edwards, and J. B. North, wait upon the Hon. Minister for Works and endeavor to obtain £50 to make the…

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Glenmore-road Shooting Case

Katoomba Times · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 4

The trial of George Dignam and George Johnson, alias Thomson, alias " Scotty." for shooting, with intent to murder. Constable Henry A. Slater on the Glenmore-road, Paddington. on June 25, was…

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Another Railway Horror

Katoomba Times · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 4

ANOTHER fatal railway accident occurred between 12 aud 1 o'clock on Saturday last. This time it was on the northern line, and within a few hundred yards of the Thornleigh station. As the up…

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Railway Accident at Bowenfels

Katoomba Times · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 4

A FATAL. accident occurred shortly before noon on 9th instant to W. Purser, gatekeeper at Bowenfels railway station. The deceased, whilst opening the gates, was knocked down by a passenger train, and…

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Road From Bowenfels to Mount Victoria. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 14th August. 1889

Katoomba Times · Saturday 24 August 1889 · page 4

SIR,--I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th instant, [?] state of road from Bowente's to Mount Victoria, through the town of Lithgow. via Brown's Gap, and to inform you that…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 24 August 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY TO KATOOMBA-- Leave Sydney 10 a.m., 5.50 p.m., and 8 p.m. Arrive at Katoomba 1.30 p.m., and 11.10 p.m.. and proceed to Blackheath, Mount Victoria, &c., the latter being the mail train for Lithgow, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cown, Molong,…

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Bridge at Wentworth Falls. Department of Public Works. Sydney. 21st August, 1889

Katoomba Times · Saturday 31 August 1889 · page 4

SIR.--I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your communication on the subject undermentioned, and to inform you that the matter has been referred for the report of the proper officer. and when the…

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Road to Luddenham. Department of Public Works. Sydney, 15th August. 1889

Katoomba Times · Saturday 31 August 1889 · page 4

Sir. --In reply to your letter of the 1st instant in regard to the road from the Maiun Western Road to Ludden- ham. I am directed by the Secretary of Public…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 31 August 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY TO KATOOMBA --Leave Sydney 10 a.m. 5.50 p.m. and 8 p.m. Arrive at Katoomba 1.20 p.m., and 11.10 pm., and proceed to Blackheath Mount Victoria &c. the letter being the mail train for Lithgow, Bathurst, Mudgec, Cowra, Molong…

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Tramway Accident

Katoomba Times · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 4

At about 10 o'clock on Tuesday night there was a narrow escape from another tramway fatality at the Redfern Railway Station. As a train was being shunted into the station someone raised…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY TO KATOOMBA --Leave Sydney 10 a. m. 5.50 p.m., and 8 p. m. Arrive at Katoomba 1.20 p. m. and 11.10 p. m. and proceed to Blackheath Mount Victoria, &c., the latter being the mail train for Lithgow, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowrs, Molong,…

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Railway Weighbridges

Katoomba Times · Saturday 7 September 1889 · page 3

THE following letter appeared in the Evening News:-- Sir,-- Seeing in your paper (the 27th) Messrs. Dent and Perry's letter referring to the discrepancies…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 14 September 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY TO KATOOMBA --Leave Sydney 10 a. m., 5.50 p.m., and 8 p. m. Arrive at Katoomba 1.20 p. m., and 11.10 p. m., and proceed to Blackheath, Mount Victoria, &c., the latter being the mail train for Lithgow, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowra, Molong,…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 21 September 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY KATOOMBA-- Leave katoomba 1.20 p. m and 11.10 p. m and proceed in Blackheath Mount Victoria &c., the latter being the mail train for Bathurst Mudgee Cowra Molong,…

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Government Railways of New South Wales. Secretary Office, Sydney, 29th August. 1889

Katoomba Times · Saturday 21 September 1889 · page 2

Sir,--With reference to your letter of the 15th instant, in which certain alterations in the running, of trains to Blackheath an suggested, I have the honor to inform you that your representation have…

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The Hathill Road

Katoomba Times · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 2

Mr. HURLEY. M. P., sends the following letter for public information:-- Sydney, 23rd September. 1889. E. R. P. Hi[?]son. Erq., C.E., Commissioner for…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY TO KATOOMBA. --Leave Sydney 10 a.m. 6.50 p.m. and p.m. Arrive at katoomba 1.20 p.m., and 11.20 p.m., and proved to Blackheath, Mount Victoria, &c., the latter being the mail train for Lithgow, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowra, Molong,…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY TO KATOOMBA Leave Sydney 10 a.m., 5.30 p.m., and p.m. Arrival Katoomba 1.30 p.m., and 11.10 p.m., and proceed to Blackheath, Mount Victoria, &c., the latter being the mail train for Lithgoa, Bathurst, Mudgee, Coura, Molong,…

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Hat Hill Road. THE appended letter has been kindly sent by Mr. John Hurley, M.P:- Department of Public Works. Sydney, 8th October, 1889

Katoomba Times · Saturday 12 October 1889 · page 2

Sir, I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd ultime, on the subject undermentioned and to inform you that the matter has been referred for the report of the proper officer, and…

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Local Memoranda. the Railways

Katoomba Times · Saturday 12 October 1889 · page 2

SYDNEY TO KATOOMBA Leave Sydney 10 a.m., 6.50 p.m., and 8 p.m., Arrive at Katoomba 1.20 p.m., and 9 p.m., and proceed to Blackheath, Mount Victoria, &c., the latter being the mail train for Lithgow, Bathurst, Mudgee, Cowrn, Molong,…

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