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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 4 of 20

The Tram Traffic. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 3

Mr. Hugh McLachlan states that the number of passengers travelling on the trams from the railway station to the city is 3,000,000 per annum…

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Mountain Murders Butler and the Tramp. the Story Corroborated

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 18 March 1897 · page 3

In yesterday's Free press we published a wire to the effect that the police were in possession of evidence corroborating the story told by the swagman Farrell, to whom…

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Railway Traffic

National Advocate · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 3

Yesterday's excursion train to the metropolis was crowded, the passenger list from Bathurst numbering two firstclass and 125 second-class…

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Warren-Nevertire Railway. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 3

Operations will shortly be begun on the proposed Warren to Nevertire railway, Much of the work will be let out on the butty-gang system…

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New Zealand Railways. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

The New Zealand railway revenue for the past eleven months has increased £100,000 as compared with the corresponding period of last year…

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Alleged Railway Bobbery

National Advocate · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 2

On the arrival of the 9.15 luggage train on Saturday morning the local stationmaster, Mr. Forquahar, noticed two men getting out of one of the tracks. The…

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An Austrian Edict. the Railway Unions Dissolved. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 March 1897 · page 3

The Austro-Hungarian authorities have issued a manifesto dissolving the Railway Employees' Unions in that country. This step, it is stated, has been taken…

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New Railway. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 3

The new railway line between Narrabri and Moree is practically completed, and will be headed over to the Railway Commissioners on April…

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Police Court TUESDAY, March 23RD. (Before the Police Magintrate and Mr. C. Armstrong, J.P ) Robeery on a Railway Truck

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 March 1897 · page 2

William Williams, on remand, was charged with stealing twenty-two packets of cigarettes, the .property of the Railway Commissioners…

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The Tramp's Reply

Molong Argus · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 1

A wobegone specimen of the tramp tribe made a casual call at a rural residence the other day to ask for aid. The door was opened by an…

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The Tramp Nuisance

National Advocate · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 2

The "tramp" is always around. He is everywhere, and seemingly no part of the colony can congratulate itself on being unacquainted with him. Just when…

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Australian Railway Gauges. LONDON, Sunday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1897 · page 3

Mr. H. C. Stanley, Chief Engineer of the Queensland Southern and Western Railways at present in England recommends Queensland to adhere to the present railway gauge…

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The Tramp Nuisance

Molong Argus · Friday 2 April 1897 · page 5

THE "tramp" ([?] exchange) is always around. He is everywhere, and seemingly no part of the colony can congratulate itself on being…

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The Moree Railway. NARRABRI

National Advocate · Friday 2 April 1897 · page 3

The first train to Moree left West Narribri this morning. A large number of people assembled to witness its departure…

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John Bridge and Co. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 April 1897 · page 3

The well known firm of John Bridge & Co. has been formed into a Limited Company…

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Accident to the Mail Train. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 3

The mail train from Melbourne met with accident about 11 o' clook yesterday between Yars and Jerawa. The engine ran into a calf, and the engine and two horse…

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The Roads Vote. Increased Expenditure Urged. the Needs of the Country. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 3

A deputation consisting of Messrs. E. W, O'Sullivan, Wright, Perry, Brown, McDonald, Affleck, Rose, Ball, and Kelly, M.'sL.A., waited on the…

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Fire at Goulburn. Railway Goods Shed Damaged. Goulburn

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 3

Just before midnight last night a fire was discovered in the office of the goods shed at the railway station. A number of railway men were quickly on the spot, and a…

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A Farewell Dinner. Promotion of a Railway Official

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 2

Last evening a farewell dinner was given to Mr. George Yeates who has been appointed to a position in the department at Goulburn. Mr. Yeates has been in Bathurst…

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The Federal Convention. the Fiscal Trouble. the Railway Difficulty. Recognition of God. Adelaide, Tuesday afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 2

At last the mystery surrounding the trouble in the finance committee is solved, and what has been suspected since Saturday has this morning received confirmation from undeniable…

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