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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1882

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Railway Nuisances

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 4 March 1882 · page 4

THERE are many nuisances to which railway travellers are liable, but the New York Times has, after much consideration, been forced to the conclusion that, of all…

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Road Nanama Creek to Yass

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 March 1882 · page 2

IN continuation of the correspondence published by us in this matter some time since, we have been handed the following letter, received by Mr. Heydon from the Mines…

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Road From Yass to Black Range

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 March 1882 · page 2

THE following communication has been received by our member on this subject, and forwarded to us for publication: -- Department of Public Works,…

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Confirmation of Parish Roads

Southern Argus · Thursday 16 March 1882 · page 4

Road from a reserved read at the son [?]wes corner of Thomas Wo[?]re's 1317 acre, and passing along and within part of the south boundary of that land to the road…

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The Southern Argus. Published in Goulburn. Truth, ever lovely since the world began, The foe of tyrants and the friend of man.—Campbell. Goulburn: Thursday, March 16. the Tramway System

Southern Argus · Thursday 16 March 1882 · page 2

LAST Friday's celebration at Camden has a good deal more than mere local signicfiance. The inhabitants of that township, as well as those living in Campbelltown and the…

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Accident on the Campbelltown-Camden Tramway

Southern Argus · Thursday 16 March 1882 · page 2

Accidents are commanding very early on the Campbelltown-Camben tramway. It was only opened on Friday, and on Monday evening an unfortunate casualty occurred which does not reflect…

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Serious Railway Collision near Melbourne

Southern Argus · Tuesday 21 March 1882 · page 2

A railway colision, which, with the Jolimont disaster of August last fresh within their recollection, created intense alarm amongst the passengers, occurted on one of the Melbourne suburban lines on…

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Serious Railway Collision Near Melbourne. Melbourne

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 22 March 1882 · page 3

A RAILWAY collision, which, with the Jolimont disaster of August last fresh within their recollection, created intense alarm amongst the passengers, occurred on one of the suburban lines…

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Tangmangaroo Road

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 28 March 1882 · page 2

WE have received the following correspondence between Mr. Heydon and the Works Department on this subject, which we have much pleasure in publishing:--…

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The New Bridge in Auburnstreet South

Southern Argus · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 2

ON Tuesday morning a Tory pleasant ceremony look place in connection with the laying of the foundation-stone of the new bridge in Auburn-street South, near to Mr. Hayes' mill. The Mayor, and Aldermen…

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The New Bridge in Auburn-street South. Laying the Foundation-stone

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 5

A DEMONSTOATION, having for its object the celebration of laying the foundation-stone of a new in Auburn-street south, took place on Tuesday morning last in the present of about fifty or…

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Railway Accident at Wagga

Southern Argus · Thursday 30 March 1882 · page 2

The Advertiser says:—What might have been a fatal accident occurred upon the railway bridge last Thursday night. It appears that a railwity employee borrowed a trolly from one of the gangers at South…

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John Bridge

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 March 1882 · page 3

WOOL—At my sales this week there was a fair attendance of buyers, and for description of wool offered, viz , remnants of clips and medium lots…

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Tangmangaroo Road

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 March 1882 · page 3

We (Courier) have received the following correspondence between Mr. Heydon and the Works Department on this subject, which we have much pleasure in…

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Local and General News Fire in the Railway Goods Shed

Southern Argus · Tuesday 4 April 1882 · page 2

A really fortunate escape from a tremendous fire took place at the railway goods shed early on Sunday morning, About 3 o'clock the fire-bell rang out an alarm, but it appears that very few were aroused…

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An Exciting Railway Incident

Southern Argus · Thursday 6 April 1882 · page 2

Considerable excitement was occasioned among a large number of excursionists assembled on the platform at the Werribee railway station on Thursday night, awaiting the arrial of the 7.43 train…

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Yass Railway Refreshment Rooms

The Yass Courier · Friday 7 April 1882 · page 3

WE have received the following correspondence between Mr. Heydon and the Department for Railways: -- 189, Pitt-street, Sydney…

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Yass Railway Refreshment Rooms

Southern Argus · Saturday 8 April 1882 · page 2

We have received the following correspondence between Mr. Haydon and the Department for Railways:—189, Pitt-street, Sydney, 24th February, 1882. To the Commissioner for Railways…

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Fatal Accident on The Victorian Railway

Southern Argus · Thursday 13 April 1882 · page 2

The Bendigo Independent furnishes, the following particulars of a fatal railway accident on Good Friday:—" A shocking railway accident occured on the railway line near Golden-square, about…

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Road From Yass to Black Range

The Yass Courier · Friday 14 April 1882 · page 2

IN continuance of the correspondence published last month, and in answer to personal calls at the Department of Works, Mr. Heydon has received the following letter:—…

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