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

Railways, roads & transport, 1895

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The Parkes—Condoblin Railway. SYDNEY, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 8 March 1895 · page 3

The Works Committee met this afternoon to consider the Parkes-Condobolin Railway. The Under Secretary of Works and Engineer in Chief of Railway…

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The Railway Commissioners

National Advocate · Friday 8 March 1895 · page 1

Notice was given by Mr. Reid for the House on Tuesday next to go into committee to consider the expediency of bringing in a bill to amend section 10 of…

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In Parliament. Alleged Customs Frauds. Overtime on the Railway. Colored Labor. Miners' Rights. The' Sugar Industry. Income Tax Debate. an All-night Sitting. Lively Scenes. One Member Ejected. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 8 March 1895 · page 2

The Colonial Treasurer stated that the papers in connection with the alleged defrauding of the Customs by a local brewery were not yet finished, and be therefore was unable…

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Supposed Attempt to Wreck a Train

National Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1895 · page 2

This morning the police were informed by the railway authorities that an attempt had been made to wreck one of the trains passing through Wellington…

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Bicycle Road Race

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 11 March 1895 · page 2

A bicycle road race took place on Saturday under the auspices of the Western Cycling Club, the coarse being from the Edinboro Castle along the Vale Road to the…

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Bicycle Road Race. Won by W. May Bury

National Advocate · Monday 11 March 1895 · page 3

Under the auspices of the Western Cycling Club, a bicycle road race took place on Saturday afternoon, the route traversed being from the Edinboro…

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A Railway Romance. a Plucky Woman

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

A sensational story is reported from the United States. Mrs. Richards, the keeper of the railway station at Kimberley, on the Northern Pacific…

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Railway Returns

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 12 March 1895 · page 2

The railway revenue from January 1st shows an increase of £8,170, and a alight increase ia now occurring each week…

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The Culcairn-Germanton Railway, SYDNEY, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 2

Mr. Young, Minister for Works, in reply to a deputation to-day gave a conditional promise to submit the Culcairn-Germanton railway to the Works…

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In Parliament. the Rabbit Pest. City Railway. a Favored Official. Thinning Out Forests. R. Hope Atkinson. Sir Henry and the Speaker. Land and Income Tax Bill. the Land Bill in the Council

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 15 March 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday the Chairman of Committees, in the absence of the Speaker, took the chair at 3. 30. Mr. Carruthers informed the Home that no…

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The Parkes to Condobolin Railway

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1895 · page 1

The Public Works Committee on Thursday continued their inquiry into the proposed railway from Parkes to Condobolin. Mr. P. Scarr, assistant…

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Victorian Railway Employees. 150 RETIRE

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 20 March 1895 · page 2

One hundred and fifty employees on the Victorian railways have expressed their willingness to retire on six months' pay…

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The Parkes to Condobolin Railway

National Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1895 · page 3

A sectional committee, comprising Messrs. Trickett, Molesworth, Gormly, and Chapter, was on Tuesday appointed by the Public Works Committee to…

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The Condobolin Railway

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1895 · page 5

LAST Tuesday the Engineer-in-Chief for Railways (Mr. H. Deane) and the Assistant Engineer for Surveys (Mr. C. O. Burge) passed through Molong by train EN ROUTE…

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Parkes-Condobolin Railway

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1895 · page 8

TO THE EDITOR: Sir,—In the evidence before the Public Works Committee, some of which you published in your last issue, Mr. Harper is reported to have said, " A line through Bogan…

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A Railway Co.'s Claim. AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1895 · page 3

Sir Charles Lilley has been appointed arbitrator for the Government in a claim by the Midland Railway Company…

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The Midland Railway Case. AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1895 · page 3

Sir Robert Stout has decided to represent the Government in the Midland railway arbitration case. He will not charge for his services…

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A Railway Clerk's Zoology

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 3

An amusing story is told of the late Frank Buckland. It is said that he rarely were a greatcoat, and, when he did so, it was were for the value of the…

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In Parliament. Garangula Goldfield. Berrima Gaol. Mr. Eddy's Expenses. Tram Guards' Duties. Local Government Bill. the Land Bill in the Upper House. Another Important Amendment. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Reid, in reply to Mr. Sobey, said the Garangula goldfield was on privately-owned land, and it was understood that certain…

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Sticking up a Train

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 3

An attempt to hold ap a train was made at Greenwood, in Kentucky, yesterday. The men on the train opened fire on the robbers, which the latter returned. Two of the…

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