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

Railways, roads & transport, 1893

381 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 20

More Railway Men being Removed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 25 August 1893 · page 2

A report is current in the city to the effect that six railway guards, five with families and one single, are being removed from Bathurst to Orange and Dubbo. Is…

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The Railway Commissioners Troubles

National Advocate · Saturday 26 August 1893 · page 3

As a result of the difference between the Minister for Lands and the Railway Commissioners in regard to land-grants claimed by them is compensation for…

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7 Railway Guards

National Advocate · Monday 28 August 1893 · page 2

Four of the local railway guards, it is stated, are to be shifted from Bathurst to-day. It is said that three went last week…

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A Shocking Railway Accident. 16 Killed and 50 Injured. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 2

Two excursion trains collided at Long Island, New York, and sixteen persons were killed and 50 others injured…

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The Railway Guards Removals Being Reconsidered

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 2

On Saturday Mayor Cripps wired to the Railway Commissioners protesting against the removal of railway guards from Bathurst and asking them to…

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Frightful Railway Accident. Near New York City

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 2

A shocking railway accident is reported from New York. An excursion train which was leaving Junction Station, at Long Island, New York, overtook a…

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Railways on the Betterment Principle

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 August 1893 · page 3

The Premier told Morce that no more railways would be constructed on the old system of political patronage, but only on the betterment principle…

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Removal of Railway Guards. Prompt Action by the Mayor. Further Inquiry by the Commissioners. They Will Not Confirm the Removal. Unless Unavoidable

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 30 August 1893 · page 2

In our issue of yesterday we mentioned that his. Worship the Mayor (Alderman Cripps had received a wire from the Railway Commissioners intimating that his…

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The Temora-Cootamundra Railway

National Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1893 · page 2

The opening of the Temora railway promises to be something really brilliant. Preparations are already being made for the reception of the Governor, when…

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The Cowra Bridge

National Advocate · Friday 1 September 1893 · page 3

The Minister for Works will, on September 13, open the new bridge over the Lachlan River at Cowra. Tho bridge is a composite one of iron, steel, and…

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The New Railway Line

National Advocate · Friday 1 September 1893 · page 2

The Temora-Cootamundra line opens for traffic to-day, the official opening being dated for the 12th instant. The length of the line is a trifle over 37…

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The Victorian Paradise. How Railway Employees Fare

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 2

The salaries and wages of the Victorian Railway Service have been reduced 20 per cent., and the whole of the employees in the locomotive branch have…

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Another Railway Casualty in America. Twenty Persons Killed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 September 1893 · page 3

A tenible railway accident has occurred to the Massachussots express. The train was precipitated through a bridge and fell into the Westheld River. Twenty of the passengers…

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Victorian Railways

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 5 September 1893 · page 2

The railway revenue of Victoria last week was £47,035, as against £54,985 for the same period of last year…

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Another American Railway Fatality

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 7 September 1893 · page 2

A terrible railway collision occurred on the line between Chicago and Cincinatti. Six passengers were killed, twenty injured, and bulls that escaped from the cattle train gored…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Monday. Railway Freights

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 September 1893 · page 2

Mr. Eddy, Chief Commissioner for Railways, says that the Railway Commissioners, are reducing freight and rates as much as the volume" of trade will permit…

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The Railway Revenue

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 September 1893 · page 2

The railway revenue is showing signs of satisfactory improvement…

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The Cowra Show. a Wet Day. Opening of Lachlan Bridge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1893 · page 2

It rained here early this morning but cleared up towards noon and there is now every appearance of fine weather. There was an imposing ceremony in…

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Temora Railway

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 September 1893 · page 3

The railway line from Cootamundra to Temora which has just been completed was opened yesterday by his Excellency the Governor. The…

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Cootamundra-Temora Railway

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1893 · page 2

The Cootamundra-Temora Railway was officially opened yesterday by his Excellency the Governor…

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