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

Railways, roads & transport, 1895

367 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 19

Tramps at Moree

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1895 · page 2

Tramps of both sexes in the Moree district are so numerous that the kelp they need taxes the resources of the settlers. One settler gave away 45…

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2nd Edition The World Muswellbrook to Walgett. a Proposed Railway Line. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 7 June 1895 · page 3

A deputation waited upon the Minister of Works to urge the construction of a railway from Muswellbrook, via Cassilia, to Walgett. Amongst those present…

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Fire at Harden. Railway Sheds Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 7 June 1895 · page 2

The extensive railway engine sheds at Harden were destroyed by fire yesternight…

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In Parliament. Payment of Members. the Tobacco Duty. Old Rails. the Railway Commissioners. the Totalisator. the "Gag." Sweeping Government Majorities. the Council and the Coal Mines Bill Aldermanic Contracts. Validating Bill Passed. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 7 June 1895 · page 2

In the Amenably yesterday, Mr. Reid (Colonial Treasurer) informed Mr. Piddington that the Government had not been applied to for the payment of costs in…

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Bathurst Free Dress "Magan est vertias at prosvalebit" Tuesday, June 11, 1895. The Premier on Light Railways

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 June 1895 · page 2

"THE country could not have too many light railways," said the Premier when replying to a deputation at Warren on Saturday, an his remark must be…

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A Costly Bridge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 June 1895 · page 3

The railway bridge across the Hudson, between New York and New Jersey, will be constructed without piers, and will cost £4,500,000 sterling. It is to be completed…

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The Latest in Railway Beds

National Advocate · Friday 14 June 1895 · page 2

An American genius has devised for sleeping cars a system of beds made of rubber bags, which are to be stretched over steel frames and inflated with hot…

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Application to Purchase Roads

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 5

IT is notified in Tuesday's Gazette that Messrs. Fergus Jago and Lancelot Noel Smith will be permitted to purchase, under the 67th section of the Crown Lands Act of…

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A New York Bridge

National Advocate · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 2

The United States Secretary for War has approved of the plans of the New York and New Jersey Bridge Company for a railway bridge across the Hudson…

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The Wyalong Proposed Railway. TEMORA. Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 17 June 1895 · page 3

The Sectional Public Works Committee on the Wyalong Railway arrived yesterday, and wore driven round and entertained at luncheon. They have gone…

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China and Russia. the Siberian Railway

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 17 June 1895 · page 3

In reply to a question in the House of Commons this evening, Sir Edward Grey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Foreign office, stated that the Government…

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The Wyalong Proposed Railway. WYALONG, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1895 · page 3

The Wyalong sectional works committee took the evidence to-day of business men and battery owners, as to the volume of business and quantity of…

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The New Road Super

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 3

'The Mudgee Roads Office, after all, is not to be closed says the Pest. Superintendent Adams, it will not be remembered, receiving marching orders…

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The Redfern Railway Accident. Claims for Damages

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 3

At the Darlinghurst Court to-day Justice Stephen is hearing the claims against the Railway Commissioners for damages in connection with the Redfern…

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The Redfern Railway Accident. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 20 June 1895 · page 3

The first action to assess the amount of compensation in connection with the Redfern Railway accident commenced at Darlinghurst this morning before Mr…

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Public Works in Bathurst. £2,500 for Denison Bridge. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 2

The Loan Estimates include a sum of £2,500 for works in connection with the Denison Bridge and river at Bathurst…

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The Redfern Railway Accident. Grasping at the Shadow and Losing the Substance. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 June 1895 · page 3

The jury on the railway case in which £30,000 was claimed for the death of of Mr. Edgar Jones has returned a verdict for the defendants. The fourth…

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In Parliament. the Roads Vote. Stock Department. the Electoral Rolls. General Election. Another Royal Commission

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 27 June 1895 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Young (Minister for Public Works), 10 reply to Mr. Affieck, said in the present state of public business be could net definitely say…

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In Parliament. Loan Estimates. Railway Bills. "Frauds and Swindles." an All Night Sitting. the Council and the Electoral Act. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday the Parkes-Condobolin Railway, and Newcastle Harbor Improvement Bills were passed through all stages…

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The Redfern Railway Accident

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 28 June 1895 · page 2

The bearing of the claims against the Railway Commissioners for compensation, arising out of the collision which occurred at Redfern on October 31 last, was continued at…

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