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

Railways, roads & transport, 1900

1,186 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 60

Supposed Attempt to Wreck a Train. a Disaster Narrowly Averted

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

Bathurst, Sunday.--What is reported to be an attempt to wreck a train was discovered on Friday on the Locksley deviation. The goods train was rounding a curve, when the driver…

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Disaster Paris. Sensation at the Exhibition. Collapse of a Bridge. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 3

A catastrophe resulting in the loss of several lives is reported from Paris. It appears that an unfinished bridge, spanning one of the interesting streets in the…

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Wellington-werris Creek Railway. Wellington

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

The Public Works Committtee arrived by mail train on Saturday morning for the purpose of taking evidence respenting the proposed Wellington-Werris Creek…

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Railway Time-table Alterations

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

Some of the alterations which come into effect to-day are:--The following trains will be discontinued during winter months :-- 4.50, p.m. Friday express from Sydney to…

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The Railway Ghost. a Horse or a Bush?

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 1 May 1900 · page 2

Nothing more has been seen lately of the ghost which is alleged to have promenaded the railway line between Lithgow station and Albert- street. It looks as if his "spookship" must…

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The Wellington-werris Creek Railway. Wellington

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1900 · page 3

The Public Works Committee, who arrived on Saturday morning resumed the inquiry regarding the proposed Wellington-Werris Creek…

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Placing Obstructions on the Railway Line

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 May 1900 · page 2

At the Police Court yesterday morning Richard Montgomery, a lad 14 years of age was charged with that he did, in company with another person, on April 27,…

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Werris Creek Railway

Leader · Wednesday 2 May 1900 · page 4

Three of the witnesses chosen at the public meeting on 25th April, viz.: Messrs. J. S. Leeds, George Hawke, and James Bonnor, left by the man train on Tuesday morning…

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Railway to Werris Creek. Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1900 · page 3

The Public Works Committee arrived in Dubbo by mail train this morning for the purpose of taking evidence regarding the proposed railway…

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The Uganda Railway, London

National Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1900 · page 2

The House of Commons has voted an additional £2,000,000 towards the construction of the Uganda railway. [The Uganda railway will run 670…

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The Uganda Railway. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 May 1900 · page 3

The House of commons has voted an additional £2,000,000 towards the construction of the Uganda railway, which is to connect Uganda with the coast at Mombasa…

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A Mount Costigan Road

National Advocate · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 2

In reference to the matter of the proposed expenditure on the Abercrombie road to Mount Costigan and the formation of a causeway over the Creek, the Department…

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Cycling. To-morroav's Road Race

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 4

Considerable interest is being manifested in the road race which is to be run to-morrow afternoon by the local Bicycle Club. There will be 19 starters, including Mr. C. R. Chapman, of…

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Warrumbungle. Send-off to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Train

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 7

On the 17 oh ult. a considerable number of friends assembled to say forewell to Mr. and Mrs. Train, who are leaving us, much to our…

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New Railways and the Landowners. The Dubbo-Coonamble Line. An Unfair Provision

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 3

In days gone by, the man who had a railway constructed through his land received very large compensation from the state. Although…

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Bathurst Police Court. Tuesday, May 1. (Before the P.m.) Alleged Breach of the Railway Act

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 3

Richard Montgomery was charged with maliciously putting on the railway, near Brewongle, a quantity of wood and iron with intent to on danger the safety of persons travelling, in…

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The Eddy Memorial Railway Orphanage

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 6

The above institution is now in active operation. It will be remembered that at the death of the late Chief Commissioner for Railways, Mr. E. M. G. Eddy, a subscription was started among…

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Wellington-werris Creek Railway. Dubbo

National Advocate · Saturday 5 May 1900 · page 3

The Public Works Committee conducted an inquiry here with reference to the proposed line from Werris Creek to Wellington, with the possible…

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Cycling. Saturday's Road Race

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1900 · page 2

There was quite a large concourse of people to witness the second road race run on Saturday afternoon, under tho auspices of the local Bicycle Club. The course was the same as in…

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Oberon Progress Committee. Road Deviation Settled

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1900 · page 2

The Progress Committee met on its usual day, the first Saturday in the month, in the Federal Hall and, although-the races wore on, the president, secretary, and a full quorum of members…

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