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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 14 of 20

Confirmation of Parish Roads

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 6

The Department of Lands notifies that it is proposed to open and make the undermentioned roads, plans of which may be inspected at the Police Offices, Molong and Cudal. Description:…

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Attempt to Wreck n Train. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 September 1897 · page 3

An attempt to wreck a train was discovered yesterday between Farnham and Stuart Town, but the obstruction was fortunately removed before the train passed…

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Terrible Railway Accident in India. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 September 1897 · page 3

While a train was crossing a bridge near Bungalore, Southern India, the structure collapsed and five carriages were precipitated into the flooded river. 150 passengers lost…

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A Bridge Collapses. Passengers Drowned. London Sunday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1897 · page 3

Owing to the Collapse of a bridge on the Maddur. Mysore Railway, five carr[?]ges were precipitated into the flooded river and 150 passengers were drowned…

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New Railway Commissioner

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 September 1897 · page 2

There is a report, current in the Metropolis that Mr. David Kirkcaldie, will be appointed the third Railway Commissioner, and that Mr. Oliver will be Chief. The rumor is…

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Condobolin Enabalong Railway SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 September 1897 · page 3

The sectional Public Works Committee has published its inquiry with regard to the proposed Condobolin-Euabalong railway as far as the terminal point. From the evidence…

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That Overhead Bridge

Molong Argus · Friday 1 October 1897 · page 7

On Tuesday evening last a deputation consisting of the Mayor (Ald. George Packham), Aldermen E. J. Earner, F. Shield and the Council Clerk (Mr…

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The Eddy Memorial. a Railway Orphanage

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 1 October 1897 · page 2

The proposal to erect a railway orphanage to perpetuate the memory of the late Mr. E. G. M. Eddy, Chief Railway Commissioner, was brought under the notice of Mr. Reid…

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Parkes to Peak Hill Railway

National Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1897 · page 3

Mr. J. H. Young, Minister of Works, in reply to a deputation requesting the construction of a railway from Parkes to Peak Hill said the matter would receive…

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The City Railway. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 2 October 1897 · page 3

Mr. Young expresses confidence that the city railway extension proposal will pass both Houses of Parliament before the close of the session…

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The Turon Bridge

National Advocate · Monday 4 October 1897 · page 2

A Sofala wire says : " The Turon Bridge will he opened for traffic on Monday, but the official opening does not take place until the 20th instant, when…

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A Railway to Grenfell

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1897 · page 3

Some mild "log rolling" is going on over the attempt to get a railway line laid to Grenfell. Of course it's not considered to be logrolling, as that word is decidedly…

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The Railway Chief. SYDNEY, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 3

At a meeting of the Cabinet to-day it was decided to appoint Mr. C. N. J. Oliver, as Chief Commissioner for Railways in succession to the late Mr. Eddy,…

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The Railway Commissionership. a "Home" Selection. London, Monday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 3

Mr. Donald Cooper, the General Manager of the Glasgow and South Western Railway, has been nominated for the Chief Commissionership…

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The Vacant Railway Commissionership. Mr. Kircaldie Appointed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 2

At a meeting of the Cabinet yesterday it was decided to appoint Mr. C. N. J. Oliver as Chief Commissioner for New South Wales Railways in succession to…

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Railway Commissioners. an English Nomination. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 6 October 1897 · page 3

Sir Daniel Cooper, Acting Agent-General for New South Wales, has recommended a railway official as successor to the late Mr. Eddy. The recommendation has been…

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The Railway Commissioners

National Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1897 · page 2

The Government is to bo commended for its decision frith regard to the reconstruction of the Railway Board of Management. The late Mr. Eddy's…

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BATHURST Daily Free Press. "Magna est vertias at prosvalebit." Thursday, October 7, 1897. The Railway Commissioners

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 7 October 1897 · page 2

No appointment made by any Government could have given more general satisfaction than that announced by the Premier on Tuesday night concerning the…

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Parliamentary. Inspection of Land Boilers. Reduced Railway Fares. Gold on Settlement Leases. Influx of Criminals. Placing Dynamite. Bills Passed. the Rabbit Pest. Land and Income Tax Validating Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 7 October 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, the Premier said, in answer to Mr. Clarke, that it was the intention of the Government to introduce without delay a bill dealing with the…

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That Overhead Bridge

Molong Argus · Friday 8 October 1897 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last a deputation consisting of the Mayor (Ald. George Packham), Aldermen E. J. Hamey, F. Shield and the Council Clerk (Mr…

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