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

Railways, roads & transport, 1897

381 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 20

Railway Parcel Rates

National Advocate · Monday 19 July 1897 · page 2

From the Railway Commissioners Mr. Crick has received the following :— With reference to your endorsement covering communication from Mr. Wm…

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Hyde Park Railway Resumption. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 July 1897 · page 3

Before the Public Works Committee to-day, Mayor Ives gave evidence re the resumption of Hyde Park for railway purposes. He said the city could not…

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Parliamentary. Free Railway Passes. Amending the Licensing Act Eight Hours in Mines. Law Practitioners Bill. Free Education. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly yesternight in answer to a question the Acting Premier stated that it was not the intention to extend the already liberal provision made for free passes to shearers and other workers…

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Warren-Coouamble Railway. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 July 1897 · page 3

Replying to a deputation to-day Mr. Yoong, Minuter for Works, promised to have the question of the Warren-Coonamble railway extension brought before his…

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Railway Revenue. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 July 1897 · page 3

The, railways and tramways for the quarter show increase of revenue of £211,839, and a growth of net revenue of £149,920…

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Country Roads Traffic. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 3

A deputation waited on the Minister for Work to-day ro the roads in Liverpool District being cat up by heavy traffic. The Minister said he intended…

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Proposed Warren-Coonamble Railway. a Large Deputation. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 3

A deputation consisting of Messrs. W. J. Lyne, S. Phillips Ms.L.A.; J. Morgan and G. Maiden (Goldsberough, Mort and Company), F. G. Weaver,…

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Cyclists and the Railway. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 3

The Railway Department of New Zealand is yielding to the demands of cyclists, and intends to import special crates for the carriage of bicycles…

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Railway Refreshment-room, Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1897 · page 8

Dr. Ross asked the Colonial Treasurer,—When are the necessary steps likely to be taken to provide better accommodation for the travelling public, and to enlarge the railway…

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The Warren Railway

National Advocate · Monday 26 July 1897 · page 2

The construction of the line from Nevertire to Warren, is being pushed on, and the district people hope to see the first train running through in…

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Warren to Coonamble Railway. To the Editor of the National Advocate

National Advocate · Monday 26 July 1897 · page 2

SIR,—I notice that a strong deputation hag interviewed the Government urging the construction of a railway from Warren to Coonamble, and amongst…

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Sydney Railway Extension. SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1897 · page 3

A deputation asked the Mayor to-day to calls public meeting in the Town Hall to-night in favor oE the extension of the railway to the city, via Hyde…

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Sydney Railway Extension. SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 July 1897 · page 4

A deputation asked the Mayor to-day to call a public meeting in the Town Hall to-night in favor of the extension of the railway to the city, via Hyde…

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A Railway Accident. SYDNEY, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1897 · page 3

A serious railway accident occurred at Petersham last night. A man named George Kearsly an employee of the railway workshops, Eveleigh, was…

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Ladies' Railway Passes

Molong Argus · Friday 30 July 1897 · page 2

SOME Six ladies, members of the Stale Children Relief Board, have railway passes to enable them to perform their duty. Mr. Haynes, the member for Wellington, rather…

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Bridge over the Mandagery. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 6

SIR,—The subject of a bridge over the Mandagery, on the Manildra to Toogong road, is again being agitated. If those who are interested in the bridge were to get an…

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Gumble-Manildra Road. (To the Editor of the Molong Express.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 5

SIR,-In last Saturday's EXPRESS, I noticed that the Manildra Progress Committee intends to try to get an alteration made in the road from Gumble to Manildra. I think…

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To-Day's Telegrams. The City Railway. a Rowdy Meeting. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 31 July 1897 · page 3

A monster public meeting of the supporters of the extension of the railway into the city was held in the Town Hall yesternight. The proceedings were exceedingly noisy, and…

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The Railway Commissioner

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1897 · page 3

Judging from the cable messages which have been received, the Premier has been casting about in London for a railway commissioner to fill the place of…

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Railway Accident in Canada. Narrow Escape of Lady Hampden

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 4 August 1897 · page 2

Letters have been received at Government House from Lady Hampden and her party on their way across Canada to England. The letters are dated from Banff Springs Hotel…

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