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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 14 of 20

Railway Collision in America

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 September 1893 · page 2

A terrible railway collision has occurred at Kingsbury, in the State of Indiana, U.S.A. The wrecked cars took fire, and a number of the injured…

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The Tasmanian Railway Outrage

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 September 1893 · page 2

Charles Briggs, who was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the recent railway outrage, Launceston, Tasmania, was formally charged on…

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The Train Wreckers

National Advocate · Thursday 28 September 1893 · page 3

The Tasmania police claim that they hold conclusive evidence against the man Bridges, charged with the attempt to wreck the express at the Jordan bridge,…

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The Control of Stats Railways

National Advocate · Thursday 28 September 1893 · page 2

The Bill providing for Ministerial railway control was practically killed in the Legislative Council N.Z., Tuesday by an amendment being carried renewing…

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Pith of Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Special Trains and Trams. the National Debt. Provision for Payment of Interest. Also a Sinking Fund. the Bill Read a First Time. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 29 September 1893 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly the Speaker took the chair at the usual hour. In reply to Mr. Wright, Sir George Dibbs, Colonial Secretary, said that…

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55,000 Free Railway Passes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 September 1893 · page 2

A list has been published in Melbourne showing that during the year 1891 over 55,000 free passes were issued on the Victorian railway lines Hues…

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Second Edition. Late Trams for Members. SYDNEY, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 30 September 1893 · page 3

Sir George Dibbs is determined to carry out the resolution passed by the Assembly last night to discontinue the use of special trams, the cost of which…

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The Roads Department. (To the Editor, National Advocate.)

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 October 1893 · page 3

Sir,—Knowing your fairness to your correspondents, and the wide circulation of your valuable paper, I trust you will insert this as a protest against the…

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The Railway Commissioners and the Council. a Satisfactory Interview

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 October 1893 · page 2

On Friday last, at the conclusion of the business in connection with the Municipal Association Conference, the Mayor (Alderman Cripps) and Alderman Webb,…

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Railway Fatality

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 3 October 1893 · page 2

A boy named Kennedy was killed yesterday on the Milson'8 Point railway line. His head was severed from his body, and one hand was cut off…

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Killed by a Train

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1893 · page 3

A boy named Victor Kennelly was killed on the Milson's Point to Hornsby railway line, at North Sydney, Monday by being run over by a train. The…

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Bathurst Railway Employees. Deputation to the Commissioners. Mr. Fehon's Reply

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 October 1893 · page 3

The Mayor has informed us of the result of the representation made to Mr. Commissioner Fehon in connection with the removal of railway guards, to which…

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Legislative Assembly. That £6 a Week. Another Lunatic Asylum. "Hard Cash" at a Discount. Roads Maintenance Men. the Coal Mines Bill. the Re-distribution of Seats. Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1893 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this evening the chair was taken by the Speaker at the usual hour. In reply to Mr. Molesworth Sir…

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Railway Employers

National Advocate · Thursday 5 October 1893 · page 3

Notice has been given by Mr. Hoyle that on Tuesday, 17th October, he will move in the Legislative Assembly that a select committee be appointed, with…

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Second Edition. Facing Our Debts. What the Government Propose to Rescue New South Wales From the Plain Precipice. the Foot of the Road-to Ruin

National Advocate · Friday 6 October 1893 · page 2

THE proposal by the Government, as shown in the speech of the Premier when submitting the Bill for its second reading to make New South Wales now…

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A Railway Matter. the Commissioners' Attention Required. How to Travel 1st Class Return to Sydney, and Save Ten Shillings

National Advocate · Friday 6 October 1893 · page 2

The attention of the ADVOCATE has been drawn to what appears to be an anomaly requiring the attention of the Railway Commissioners. It would…

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For Wrecking a Train

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 October 1893 · page 2

Charles Briggs, on a charge of wrecking the Launceston train, particulars of which have been given, has been committed for trial…

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Theoitical P Situation. Sir Henry Parkes at St. Leonards. the Work for Next Parliament. Railways, Light and Cheap. Federation Above All. Mr. Barton and Federation. the Speaker Has "The Grip." a Possible Motion of Censure. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 10 October 1893 · page 2

Sir Henry Parkes addressed a large audience at St. Leonardo last night. He reviewed the political situation and said the first great measures in the next…

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Pith of Parliament. Legislative Assembly. the Colony's Criminal List Maintenance Men and Public Roads. Mining on P. Property Bill. Parliament House, Wed. night

National Advocate · Thursday 12 October 1893 · page 3

In the Assembly this evening Mr. Melville. Deputy Chairman, took the chair at 4.30. In reply to Mr. Black, Hon. Thomas…

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The Railway Employees

National Advocate · Friday 13 October 1893 · page 2

The following letter has been received by the Mayor of Bathurst:—Govern-Railways of New South Wales, Secretary's Office, Sydney, 11th October…

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