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

Railways, roads & transport, 1894

435 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 22

Killed by Trams

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1894 · page 4

Two persons were killed in Sydney on Saturday and Sunday respectively, by the trams. One was an engineer named Gardiner, and the other a little boy…

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Rockley-Newbridge Road

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 June 1894 · page 3

The following letter has been received by the member for the district:— "Public Works Department, Sydney, 26th May, 1894. Sir,—With reference…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Thursday. A Train Derailed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 7 June 1894 · page 3

On Tuesday night, a light engine travelling to Penrith from the Mountains, was twice derailed near Springwood…

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In Parliament. Glen Innes-inverell Railway. Hospital Amendment Bill. Minor Bills. Municipal Endowments. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 June 1894 · page 2

The Upper House have rejected the second reading of the Glen Innes-Inverell Railway Bill by 13 to seven. In the Assembly last night the Hospital…

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The Gregra to Manildra Railway Station Road

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1894 · page 8

TO THE EDITOR: Sir,—Your Manildra correspondent must fancy he is dealing with a child when he puts forward such a childish response to my remarks RE the money wasted in the…

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Latest Telegraphic. Molong-gumble Road

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1894 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.—In the Assembly last night, in reply to Dr. Ross, Hon. W. J. Lyne, Minister for Works, said that tenders would be immediately called for the…

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Road v. Rail. [?]E Molong Teams in Sydney

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1894 · page 9

FOR some months past the presence of 8, 10, and 12 horse teams in the streets of Sydney laden with Country produce has made apparent the fact that the transport facilities offered on our…

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Glen Innes Inverell Railway Bill

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1894 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Upper House, last night, rejected the second reading of the Glen Innes Inverell Railway Bil by 13 to 7…

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Open Column. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondent. Bathurst Electorate. Mr. Smith and the Railways. (To the Editor of the Daily Free Press.)

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 June 1894 · page 2

Mr. Hunt's letter, in yesterday's issue, will not, I am sore, be considered seriously by those who knew, and served under Mr. smith when that gentleman occupied an important…

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Killed by the Train

National Advocate · Thursday 14 June 1894 · page 2

A shocking accident happened on Tuesday morning, on the railway line between Branxholme and Grassdale, Victoria, a permanent way repairer named John…

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The Denison Bridge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 June 1894 · page 2

It will have been noticed that the Progress Association have brought under the notice of the authorities the dangerous condition of the Denison Bridge, and the…

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A Train Derailed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 June 1894 · page 2

Early this morning word was received from Melbourne that a train had been de-railed at Kew. The casualty van was sent to the scene, but no further…

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Our Railways. Victoria and New South Wales. Revenue Improving. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 June 1894 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have sent an officer to Melbourne for the purpose of interviewing the Victorian authorities on the railway rates…

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The Denison Bridge

National Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1894 · page 2

The Secretary for Public Works has approved of the sum of £1500 being granted for the re-decking of the Denison Bridge. This through Mr. F. B…

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Special Football Train

National Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1894 · page 2

In connection with the football match at Orange to-day between the Bathurst F.C. and the Orange Our Boys, a special train will leave the Bathurst station at…

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Molong-Gumble Road

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1894 · page 8

RR. ROSS, M.P., is in receipt of the following official communication, which he has kindly handed us for publication:— Public Works Department…

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The Railway Employees. Agitating by Circular. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1894 · page 3

A circular is a being sent to the railway employees by the unions, urging an amendment in the Railway Act in the direction of re-instating them under…

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The Railway Tariff War

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 16 June 1894 · page 2

The Victorian Minister for Railways says that with regard to the tariff war on the border, all he desires is to see each colony get the portion of trade to which it…

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A Railway Accident

National Advocate · Monday 18 June 1894 · page 1

A cattle train ran into a bullock about four miles from Orroroo, S. A., on Friday. The engine was thrown off the line, and the driver, John Berriman…

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The Mail Train

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 19 June 1894 · page 3

Several difficulties aland in the way of the proposed alteration of the mail train between Sydney and Brisbane…

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