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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 9 of 20

The Railway Difficulty

National Advocate · Friday 30 June 1893 · page 2

The Railway difficulty is stated to be most serious. The reply by the Colonial Treasurer, who is also Minister for Railways, to members of Parliament…

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The Labor Trouble. the Railway Employees. Guard Bates Examined

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 30 June 1893 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners on Wedday sent for Mr. W. H. Bates, who it will be remembered was dismissed from the service over a fortnight ago, and a…

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Railway Revenue

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 4 July 1893 · page 3

Mr. Eddy says the railway revenue shows a shrinkage of £190,000 for the year but the deficiency has been saved, so that accounts will about balance…

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Another Train Victim

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 July 1893 · page 2

A shunter named Frederick Thompson was cut to pieces yesternight by a train entering the Strathfield Station…

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The Railways' Revenue

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 July 1893 · page 2

Chief Commissioner Eddy says that the year's railway revenue shrinkage amounts to £190,000. He thinks, however, he has retrenched the loss…

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The Railway Troubles. SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 July 1893 · page 3

There are no fresh developments in connection with the railway trouble…

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The Railway Troubles

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 6 July 1893 · page 2

There are no further developments in the railway dispute. In the event of the Commissioners refusing to submit the dispute to arbitration the men contemplate…

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Queensland parliament. the Railway Tax Bill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 6 July 1893 · page 2

In the Queensland Assembly yesterday the Border Railway Tax Bill was carried only on the casting vote of the Speaker. Sir Thomas McIllwraith then intimated…

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The Railway Commissioners. Address to the Commissioners. Goulburn

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 6 July 1893 · page 3

A deputation from railway guards waited upon the Commissioners for Railways yesterday, and stated that they had been selected by the wish of the entire…

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The Labor Trouble. the Railway Difficulty

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 7 July 1893 · page 3

Mr. Eddy has not had time to consider the document forwarded to him by the Clerk of Awards with reference to the railway employees' grievances since his…

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The Labor Trouble. the Railway Employees. Claim for Conciliation

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 July 1893 · page 2

The following reply has been forwarded to the clerk of awards by the Railway Commissioners in answer to a communication they received from the Arbitration…

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The Labor Trouble. the Seamen's Strike. the Released Leaders. the Railway Difficulty. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 July 1893 · page 2

At the meeting in the Domain on Sunday a vote of sympathy with the Seamen's Strike was carried and nearly £30 subscribed…

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Railway Commissioners' Tour

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 July 1893 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners leave to-day on their annual tour of inspection on the western line, proceeding as far as Cobar and Bourke…

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Another Tram Accident

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 July 1893 · page 2

Patrick Burke, the travelling representative of Messrs. Harrison, Jones and Devlin was killed by a tram in Liverpoolstreet last night…

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The Railway Commissioners Pass Through Bathurst

National Advocate · Friday 14 July 1893 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon about half-past three the train conveying the Railway Commissioners passed through Bathurst, making only a fow minutes stay here…

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Mining Under Roads

National Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 2

The following application has been re-ceived :—H. A. C. Willard, 2 roods; description of land : Part of township of Tambaroora, bounded on the east by Golden…

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A Train Alteration

National Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 2

On and after Monday the mixed train, which usually leaves Bathurst for Dubbo at 10 a.m., will depart at 10.45, and be due at Dubbo at 8.30 p.m. The…

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Later Particulars. Excitement in Bourke. Water Over the Bridge at North Bourke. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 2

The flood waters in the River Darling continue to rise. Rain is still falling, and there is great excitement in Bourke…

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Differential Railway Rates. Interview with the Railway Commissioners

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 5

THE Railway Commissioners have Returned to the city after an inspection of the Southern line. Mr. Eddy, upon being seen by a representative of the…

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The Railway Revenue. a Big Decrease. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 2

It is estimated that the railway revenue for the year ended 30th June will show a loss of £ 190,000…

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