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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1890

528 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 27

A Showman Franked over the Railways

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1890 · page 3

Considerable surprise has been occasioned by a report that a free pass over all the railways of the colony has been granted to Henry George, on the ground of his being a…

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Railway Accident. Engine Off the Line at Bell. No Serious Damage

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1890 · page 3

Word war received by telegram, yesterday, that the engine of the goods train leaving Bathurst at 8.55 p.m. on Sunday had got off the line at Bell, with the result that the bogie"…

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Improved Railway Carriages

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1890 · page 3

Following is a description of the improved railway carriages, the trial of which took place successfully on Friday last:—The carriage is specially adapted for the comfort and…

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Bathurst Free Press. "Magna est veritas et prosvalebit." Tuesday, March 25, 1890. Accidents on the Railway

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 25 March 1890 · page 2

The question arises, will the appalling accident which took place on the western line of railway near Bell station a few days since produce any salutary results on the…

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Our Railway Management

National Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1890 · page 2

THERE is a deep and growing feeling of dissatisfaction with our triumvirate of railway managers and their methods of procedure. The avowed object the Railway Commis—…

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Fatal Railway Accident

National Advocate · Friday 28 March 1890 · page 3

A fatal accident happened on the Burwood railway, Newcastle, to a young man named Walter Cook. The young fellow was riding on a coal train from the colliery to the…

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Russian Monopoly of Persian Railways

National Advocate · Friday 28 March 1890 · page 3

It is reported on good authority that the Russian Government have obtained a monopoly of the railways throughout Persia…

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Slip on the Railway Line

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 28 March 1890 · page 2

A serious slip has occured on the north­ern line which will cause the traffic to be blocked for some time…

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The Floods and Roads

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 March 1890 · page 2

Immediately Parliament meets the Government will ask sanction for an extra road vote, a portion of which they intend to anticipate and expend immediately…

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A Train Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 31 March 1890 · page 2

A train loaded with petroleum ignited and exploded at Bacoum, Asia…

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Forbes. Fatal Accident at the River Bridge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 31 March 1890 · page 4

The following evidence was taken at the inquest on the body of Henry Skinner, who was drowned in the river:— John Stevens, at present an. inmate of…

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Railway Collision

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 31 March 1890 · page 2

A railway accident has occurred near Cockle Creek, Newcastle. A coal waggon ran into a trolly containing several men, women, and children…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Thursday morning. Road Grants

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 April 1890 · page 3

The Minister for Works yesterday apportioned the bulk of the additional road grants, but the amount allowed to each district has not yet been published…

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Railway Officer's Associa­tion

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 April 1890 · page 3

The railway officers have decided to form an association to promote to the interests of mutual improvement to members…

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Railway Management

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 April 1890 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners intend taking steps to show the existence of an organisation for the circulation of incorrect statements regarding railway…

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Road to Peak Hill

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1890 · page 3

THE meeting convened by the Major for Tuesday night last was a fairly representative one, although not so largely attended as might have been desirable, in view of the…

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The Molong-Parkes Railway

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1890 · page 3

"Oh, that some power the gift [?]d gie us To see oursels as [?]hers see us." THE WESTERN ADVOCATE says:—"We have it from good authority that the Sectional…

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Molong-parkes-forbes Railway

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 April 1890 · page 2

THE Grenfell Vedette says:—"If what we hear from the metropolis be true, we can pretty safely say with truth that the railway is coming. Mr. Vau[?] writes to say that he has…

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A Tram Accident. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 7 April 1890 · page 3

A woman named Holden was taken to the hospital on Saturday night, suffering from injuries received in a tram accident. Her injuries are severe, but she. is progressing…

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Train on Fire

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 8 April 1890 · page 3

A car attached to a train from National Park last night caught fire near Tempe. The carriage was overflowing with passengers and considerable excitement existed…

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