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

Railways, roads & transport, 1891

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Original Correspondence. Railway Sheds at Sydney for Farmers' Produce

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 16 March 1891 · page 2

Sir,—For years past, in fact from the opening of our government railways, the Farmers of this colony, who were customers of the department, have been sadly…

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Bathust Free Press "Magna est veritas at provalabit." Tuesday, March 17, 1891. The Railway Institute

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 17 March 1891 · page 2

The opening of the newly-formed Railway Institute in Sydney on Saturday evening was an event of not a little significance, for it marked a new…

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Railway Extension. Sydney, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1891 · page 3

The Committee on Public Works met this afternoon and proceeded to further consider the proposed railway to Cockburn. Evidence was given by Mr…

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The Late Railway Accident

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 March 1891 · page 4

The following facts relating to the accident to the special on the western line last week are supplied by the Dubbo Liberal:—…

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How to Train a Dog

National Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 1

Given an equal amount of intelligence at the start, a dog which has been well trained is worth twice as much as one untaught. Do not undertake to teach a puppy unless you…

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A Solid Log on the Railway Line

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 21 March 1891 · page 3

The return journey was commenced at a very moderate pace, the driver and guard in change having a suspicion of…

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Railway Accident

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 23 March 1891 · page 3

W. A. Moore, Traffic Superintendent of the Victorian Railways, was run over and killed at Caulfield on Saturday…

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Tramway Receipts

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 23 March 1891 · page 3

From ist July last there has been an increase of £16,000 in the Sydney tramway receipts over the corresponding period of last year…

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The Railway Institute

National Advocate · Thursday 26 March 1891 · page 2

THIS Institute at Redfern marks an epoch in railway management in New South Wales in the direction of caring for the men and their mental…

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Closing up a Street. Communication Stopped by the Railway Commissioners. Protest by Ratepayers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 26 March 1891 · page 2

At the meeting of the Council last evening a petition, signed by a number of householders and ratepayers was read dealing with an apparent injustice from…

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Molong-Parkes-Forbes Railway. Tenders Called Fur

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1891 · page 3

DR. Ross on Wednesday received the following telegram, which will no doubt be welcome news to those who have been working so long for the Molong-Parkes-Forbes railway:—…

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A Terrible Railway Accident

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 28 March 1891 · page 3

A man named William Dolan, was literally cut to pieces in Penrith yesterday by the express train. A man named J. G. Fewster was also…

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Railway Accident Near Petersham. Elderly Lady Injured. Others Narrowly Escape. Dangerous Blasting Operations. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1891 · page 3

An accident occurred on the railway line near Petersham this morning, which fortunately was unattended by fatal results. The 9.50 train had just passed…

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Increased Railway Business

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 April 1891 · page 3

The earnings during the past nine months on the railway lines amount to £2,300,600, being an increase of about £250,000 over the corresponding period of…

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Killed by a Train

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 2

A carpenter, named Wm. Butts, was killed by a train at Eveleigh yesterday…

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The City Railway

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 April 1891 · page 2

The City Railway Commission has recommended, by the casting vote of the president, the adoption of the Hyde Park route for the railway…

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Today's Telegrams. Sydney, Monday morning. Railway Traffic

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 April 1891 · page 2

During the Easter holidays 487,152 passengers travelled on the railway lines, the receipts being £835,135, an increase of £2815 over the similar period last year…

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Railway Collision

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 7 April 1891 · page 3

A collision took place at South, Creek early this morning between the newspaper train and some stationary trucks. The guards van was knocked off the line and the trucks telescoped…

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Serious Accident. a Train Leaves the Line. Cars Telescoped. the Driver Injured. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 2

An accident of rather a serious nature occurred this morning at St. Mary's railway station. The goods train which was at 5 o'clock shunting into the yard left…

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Railway Collision

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1891 · page 2

A collision occurred at Newcastle yesternight between two goods trains but no serious damage was done…

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