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

Railways, roads & transport, 1896

393 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 20

Open Column. Does the Extension of the Railway Prom Redfern Into Sydney Concern Bathurst ?

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

We do not identify our selves with the opinions of our Correspondents. Sir,—It is a pity the attendance of the Edermen on Friday last at the Town Hall was not more numerous; had it been the ate of the letter from the Mayor of…

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Third-Class Crime [All Rights Strictly Reserved.] Stories Picked Up in Third-class Railway Carriages. the Forged Bill and the Brighton Belle

Molong Argus · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 2

It was the "off" season at Brightoo. In those days there was an emphatic one. At this data London's marine suburb can scarcely be called dull any time between two…

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The Poor Old Tramp

Molong Argus · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 1

'Twas New Year's day, and a poor old tramp Stood shivering out in the cold, His eyes were [?] and his [?] were damp, And he felt he was growing old…

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A Mountain Train Derailed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 June 1896 · page 3

The engine attached to a stock train left the rails at Lawson yesternight, blocking the traffic for Mint hours. There was no injury to lite…

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Third-Class Crimes. [All Rights Strictly Reserved.] Stories Picked Up in Third-class Railway Carriages. a Cruel Trick at Tedding Ton

Molong Argus · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 3

I had joined the train for Victoria at Gunnersbury, and found for my companies James Martin, an industrious cabinet maker, who had frequently done work for me, and dour it well…

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Parliamentary. Royal Commission Charges. Darling Island Railway. Conditional Purchasers Relief Bill. Coal Mines Regulation Bill. Factories and Shops Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 26 June 1896 · page 3

In the assembly yesterday, Mr. Reid [Colonial Tresurer) in reply to Mr. Nicholson, said it would be impossible to fix a scale of charges for Royal Commissions,…

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The Steamer and the Bridge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 30 June 1896 · page 3

The steamer Merksworth collided with Pyrmont Bridge yesterday and was seriously injured, having to be beached. Five compartments were filled, but the forward…

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Fearful Railway Accident In Western Australia

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 July 1896 · page 3

Brief dows has been received of a terrible railway accident on the Great Eastern Railway, Perth, 20 miles from the city. It is believed that a number of lives have been…

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Terrible Railway Accident

National Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1896 · page 3

A terrible railway accident occurred 20 miles from the city. It is believed that several lives have been lost, and a relief train has left…

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Parkes-Condoblin Railway. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1896 · page 3

Tenders were opened to-day for the construction of the first section of the Railway Parkes to Condobolin. The total length of the line is 39 miles 22 1/2 chains. Three…

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Parliamentary. Federation. the Penny Post. a Withdrawal. Church and School Lands Tenants. Condobolin Broken Hill Railway. Parkes Family Grant Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 July 1896 · page 2

In the Legislative Council last night Mr. H. E. O'Connor made personal explanation withdrawing the statement he had made at previous sitting to the effect that the…

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Third—Class Crimes. [?] Up in Third—class Railway Carriages. [?]Alled to Account at King's Cross

Molong Argus · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 3

Were I asked to name the "shadiest" dis[?] of London, the one where there is most [?]hed and called crime, I should pitch on [?]port of the Metropol[?] which is hounded…

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The Football Field. Special Train Arrangements

National Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 2

In connection with the big football match in Orange between teams representing the Western and Central Western Unions, a special train will leave the…

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An Imperial Railway. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 3

The House of Commons, in Committee af supply, have voted three million pounds for the construction of a railway from Inombasa through Unganda…

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Uganda Railway

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 4 July 1896 · page 3

The House of Commons has voted a sum of £3,000,000 to be devoted to the construction of a railway in Ugenda…

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Killed by a Train. MITTAGONG

National Advocate · Monday 6 July 1896 · page 3

A boy named Clerkson was knocked down by a train and killed…

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Youthful Train Wreckers

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 7 July 1896 · page 3

Two boys named Power and Brooke bare been convicted in Melbourne of tampering with the railway points at North Coburg with intent to wreck the engine…

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An Exciting Train Experience. BRISBANE

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1896 · page 3

Passengers by the mixed train from Toowoomba to Brisbane had an exciting experience this afternoon. The roof of a first-class was discovered a fire…

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A New Railway. SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1896 · page 3

The Minister for Works promised a deputation to consider the construction of a railway from The Rock to Green's Gunyah…

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The Upper Nile Railway. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1896 · page 3

The extension of the Upper Nile Railway is being pushed forward in connection with the British expedition at Khartoun. It is now completed as far…

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