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

Railways, roads & transport, 1898

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Nevertire-Warren Railway. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 3

The railway from Nevertire to Warren will be opened to-morrow. The work has been carried out by day labor with a result to the satisfaction of the Minister. A length of 12¼…

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The Partition of China. the Trans-siberian Railway. the Occupation of Hainan. London, Thursday night

National Advocate · Saturday 1 January 1898 · page 3

Russia has ordered in America 200 engines for the Siberian railway. Reuter's Paris correspondent says that the French authorities are ignorant…

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Warren-nevertire Railway

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1898 · page 3

The new railway from Nevertire to Warren branches off the Great Western Railway at the north end of Nevertire station. The length of the line is 12…

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Railway Accident in New Zealand. Caused by Intense Heat. Auckland

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1898 · page 3

An engine on the Helensville railway train was derailed 40 miles from Auckland yesterday. The accident is attributed to the intense heat causing the rail to buckle. The…

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An English Railway Accident. One Fatality. London, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1898 · page 3

The East Coast Scotch Express was derailed last night after a collision with a coal-waggon, at Dunbar. There was a terrible smash. Three carriages were…

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Stopping the Queen's Train

Molong Argus · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 3

"So elaborate and perfect are the arrangements for her Majesty's safety and comfort when travelling over British railways that an interruption on the way is of very rare…

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The Coming Railway Race

Molong Argus · Friday 7 January 1898 · page 3

Next tourist [?] will see the railway racing to Scotland resumed, and preparations by some of the companies are already being made. The Caledonian have been first in the said, the…

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The Convent at New-bridge. Newbridge

National Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 3

A meeting of a Committee formed for the purpose of arranging a concert and picnic in aid of the Newbridge Convent funds, was held at Mr. Hade's hotel on Wednesday…

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Railway to Rhodesia. LONDON, Thursday night

National Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 3

The company which is constructing a railway to Biera from Rhodesia has purchased the town of Port Bie[?]ra from the Portuguese Government…

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Carriage of Stock by Rail. Deputation to Railway Commissionsers. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1898 · page 2

A deputation from the Stockowners' Association was introduced to the Railway Commissiners to-day by the Hon. G. Cox, M.L[?]to draw attention to the disabilities under…

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Carriage of Stock by Railways. Produce Prices in 1848. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1898 · page 2

A return has been prepared by the Railway Department showing the annual business in connection with the Flemington Saleyards. The effect of unfavourable The following list of prices current is taken from the Bathurst "Advocate" of 1848. It shows curiously little deviation from present day prices…

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The Victorian Railways. Compared with Those of New South Wales

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1898 · page 2

We have become so accustomed to large railway deficits, says a recent issue of the Melbourne Age, that they have lost their terror, and are accepted as…

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The Funeral of Mr. John Bridge. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 3

The body of the late Mr. John Bridge was interred in the Waverley cemetery this afternoon, in the presence of a large number of friends. The service was…

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A Bridge for Rydal. Department of Public Works, Sydney, Jan. 11, 1898

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 January 1898 · page 4

Sir, -- I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10th instant, strongly urging erection of a bridge over creek in village of Rydal, and to inform you that a further communication will…

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Suburban Railway Fares. Will Not Be Reduced. Mr. Oliver Speaks Out

The Bathurst Post · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 6

AN influential deputation, which included the Mayors and aldermen of the majority of the western suburban municipalities, was introduced to the Railway…

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Mails by Motor Van. Interesting Experiment by the London Post Office

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 10

THE motor mail van, if it behaves isself, has a future before it. The post-office officials are conceding it a trial with a view to its general utilisation for the conveyance of…

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Russian Railways. a Giant Vote. London

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1898 · page 3

The Russian budget for 1898 devotes a sum of 113,000,000 roubles (about £17,000,000) to the construction of railways throughout the Russian Empire…

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Excursion Train

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1898 · page 2

IN connection with the Anniversary Day Holiday on 26th instant, the Railway Department announces that holiday excursion tickets will be issued from all stations to all…

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Gumble Road

Molong Argus · Friday 21 January 1898 · page 2

THE Gumble road is at present in an impassable state, owing to the culvert being partially washed away by the storm-waters of Saturday last. A traveller informs us that you…

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A Train Seized for a Debt

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 21 January 1898 · page 7

For the second time the Orleans Railway Company has had one of its trains seized by a bailiff. A few days ago M. Arnaudet, a landed proprietor in the department of the…

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