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

Railways, roads & transport, 1893

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Our Railways

The Bathurst Post · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 8

To make an increased profit in the face of a falling revenue is a feat of which any Administration might be reasonably proud. This is the position (says the…

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The Railway Estimates

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 May 1893 · page 2

An attempt will be made in the Assembly to effect an all-round reduction in the Railway Estimates of to per cent.; also to reduce large salaries by a large sum…

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Legislative Assembly. a Pharmacy Act Wanted. Municipal Loans Bill. Appointing Public Auditors. to Investigate the Position of the Incorporated Banks the Culture of Silk. Our Hoards of Gold. the Railway Estimates. Parliament House, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 3

In the Assembly this evening the Speaker took the chair at the usual hour. In reply to Mr. Molesworth, Hon. John See, Colonial Treasurer, said there…

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The Railway Estimates. the Reform Party Move a Ten Per Cent. Reduction

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 3

The taking up of the Estimates last night at the "Railways" was quite sufficient for the leader of the Reform Party to leap to his feet to propose a…

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In Parliament. the Railway Estimates. Schey Attacks the Commissioners a Dastardly Trick. All-round Reduction Negatived. an All-night Sitting. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1893 · page 2

In the Assembly the preliminary business was unimportant. The railway estimates were tackled after tea, and a lively debate ensued…

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His Special Train. Mr. Rae Wants Information. [By Telegraph.] Parliament House, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 2

In the Assembly this evening Mr. Rae gave notice of his intention to ask the colonial Secretary to-morrow the following questions:…

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Bathurst Free Press "Magna est veritas et Proevalebit." Thursday, May 18, 1893. The Railway Estimates

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 May 1893 · page 2

When the railway estimates were submitted to the Assembly on Tuesday night an attempt was made by one section of the House, strong in voice though…

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Coach Travelling on the Condobolin Road

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 May 1893 · page 3

Notwithstanding the continued protests made by the mail contractors and the public generally against running the mails to and from Condobolin during the night…

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A Runaway Train

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 May 1893 · page 3

A runaway train near Tralee, Ireland, left the rails on a bridge and the engine fell over a parapet into the river. The couplings broke, and the passenger…

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Administration of Justice. the "Railway Hotel" License

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 May 1893 · page 2

Following is the return made on the motion of Mr. G. D. Clark to an order made by the Legislative Assembly on 6th April last, of "copies of all evidence,…

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Serious Railway disaster. a Train Falls Into a River

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 May 1893 · page 3

A railway disaster has taken place near Tralee, C[?] Kerry, Ireland. While travelling again a steep gradient the brakes of a train is led to act. The train was…

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Vale Road Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 May 1893 · page 2

The usual anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Wesley an Church, Vale Road, was held during the afternoon. A large number availed themselves of the…

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The Railway Hotel License. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1893 · page 2

Sir,—In Tuesday's Free Press I notice that the correspondence laid before the House brings my name into prominence. In that part of the evidence taken before the P.M. Mr. H…

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A Terrible Railway Accident

National Advocate · Thursday 25 May 1893 · page 2

A terrible accident occurred on Monday near Tralee, on the railway from Dublin to Cork, Ireland. A runaway passenger train left the line on crossing…

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Railway Returns

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 May 1893 · page 3

The railway returns show a decided improvement on last Queen' Birthday…

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The Railway Hotel License

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 May 1893 · page 2

Concerning the Parliamentary return published in our columns yesterday, MR. P. Connelly writes as follows:— Sir,— In Wednesday's Free Press I no[?]…

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Legislative Assembly. the Bank - Note Legislation. Questions by Mr. Black Asked on All Points of This Important Matter. the Dibbs Thousand Pounds. Mr. Haynes Is Sat Upon. Insolvent Councillors. Can They Retain Their Seats? the Inverell Railway. Lee and Brady Settlement Bill. Embezzlement in the Labor Bureau. the Electoral Bill with the Council Amendments Is Agreed to Without Division. Parliament House, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 26 May 1893 · page 3

The Speaker took his chair at the usual hour. Mr. Black asked the Treasurer— 1. On what evidence had the Government proclaimed the City and certain…

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The Rockley Road

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 May 1893 · page 2

The new road over the Mount going to Rockley is nearing completion and is in good condition for traffic. The old was in a dreadful state being nearly…

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The Railway Commissioners' Reply

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 June 1893 · page 3

Government Railway of New South Wales Secretary's Office, Sydney, May 3, 1893. Sir,—I am directed by the Railway Commissioners to acknowledge the receipt on 2nd inst…

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The Railway Employees' Memorial

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 June 1893 · page 3

The following is a copy of the memorial to the Railway Commissioners, which formed the subject of a lengthy discussion in the Assembly:—…

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