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

Railways, roads & transport, 1892

448 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 23

Words of Comfort to a Tramp

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 11 June 1892 · page 2

"I never saw such impudent creatures as those tramps," said a woman to the huckster who had stopped in front of tho farm house. "There was one along here this morning and…

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Railway Collision in Victoria

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 13 June 1892 · page 3

A Bullarat express train ran into a goods' train near Elaine (Victoria) on Saturday night. The van and tour trucks were smashed, and the line was blocked ; but the…

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Railway and Tramway Association. Schey Denounced

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 June 1892 · page 3

At a banquet in Lithgow on Saturday night to celebrate the anniversary of the Wallerawang; branch of the Railway and Tramway Association several of the speakers…

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Cobar-Nyngan Railway

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 June 1892 · page 3

Ina connection with the opening of the Nyngan-Cobar railway tho faros between Bathurst, Bourke aud Cobar will be fixed at 2d per mile first class return and 1d second…

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The "Unemployed." Deputation to Minister for Works. Rabbits and Railways

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 June 1892 · page 2

Mr. Kelly, M.L.A., introduced a deputation of unemployed to the Minister for Works yesterday alternoon, in connection with the distress prevalent in Sydney. He explained…

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The Victorian Railways

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 June 1892 · page 3

The Victorian Government intend to abolish the office of Railway Commissioners and appoint a General Manager…

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The Next " Chivoo." Railway to Cobar

The Bathurst Post · Wednesday 15 June 1892 · page 6

THE Nyngan to Cobar railway will be opened on the 30th inst. Return tickets will be issued at reduced rates. Reduced rates will also be charged between…

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Railway Collision

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 15 June 1892 · page 2

The workmen's trains collided in the Bishopgate tunnel. There passengers were killed and 40 injured…

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Collapse of a Bridge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 June 1892 · page 3

A bridge in course of construction over Licking River, Kentucky, Suddenly collapsed precipitating the workmen into the river. Forty persons were drowned…

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Progress Committee. Correspondence and Motions. the Railway Station. General Business

National Advocate · Friday 17 June 1892 · page 3

A MEETING of the Committee of the above Society was held in the rooms over the ADVOCATE office last night, Dr. Spencer (the President) being in the chair, and the…

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Railway Accommodation

National Advocate · Saturday 18 June 1892 · page 2

The Progress Committee decided on Thursday night to write to Hon. F. B. Suttor and ask him to use his influence with the Railway Commissioners in the matter of getting…

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Tragedy on a Train. the Lawyer Kills the Judge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 June 1892 · page 2

A shocking tragedy han occurred on tho railway train at Momphis, United States. A quarrel occurred between a lawyer named Foster and Judge Morgan, who was a…

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A Tram Accident. Sydney, Tuesday Night

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1892 · page 3

An accident, likely to be attended with serious results, occurred this morning at Belmore Park. A draper's boy named Maurice Levy was crossing…

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Victorian Railways. a Big Deficit

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 22 June 1892 · page 3

The actual deficit in the Victorian railway finances for the Tear ending 30th June is £155,000…

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The Railway Shooting Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 June 1892 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Walker, M.L.A., appeared on remand at the Central Public Court yesterday charged with having directed a loaded revolver the Rev. David Laseron, with intent…

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The Cobar Railway

National Advocate · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

Active steps are being taken with reference to the opening of the Cobar railway on 2nd July. Arrangements have now been finally made for members of Parliament to arrive at…

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Scientific Notes. Automatic Railway Couplings

National Advocate · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 1

An ingenious device for an automatic slip coupling for vacuum-brakes on railway trains has been invented by Mr. Larkham, a London and Southwestern guard. It has been in experimental…

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Another Railway Disaster

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 June 1892 · page 3

A railway collision at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, resulted in 10 passengers being killed…

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The Railway Shooting Case. Walker Committed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 June 1892 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Walker, M.L.A., appeared, on remand, at the Sydney Police Court yesterday afternoon, on a charge of having discharged a loaded firearm at the Rev. David…

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The Hanging Bridge of Antrim

National Advocate · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 1

At Carrick-a-R[?] on the coast of Antrim, there is a remarkable hanging bridge. A high rock of basalt stands in the sea,entirely seperate from the mainland,from which it has been[?] to speak,…

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