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

Railways, roads & transport, 1882

154 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 8

Wollondilly Bridge

Southern Argus · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 2

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a road from the Wollondilly crossing at Kenmore to Goulburns was held at Confey's Hotel on Thursday afternoon…

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Tarlo Road

Southern Argus · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 2

THE meeting at CONFOY'S Hotel on Thursday afternoon is another instance of the fact that people are beginning to be alive to their interests. Alderman RICHARDSON…

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Railway to Queanbeyan

Southern Argus · Tuesday 15 August 1882 · page 2

A deputation introduced by Mr. Rutledge, M.L.A., and consistig of Messrs. J. Gale, T. Power, F. Champbell, and John B[?]ll, had an interview on Thursday last with the…

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Correspondence. Tramway to Burrowa. To the Editor of the Yass Courier

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 15 August 1882 · page 2

SIR,--I see by the News that a meeting is to be held at the Royal Hotel, Burrowa, to take into consideration the necessity of having a tramway from the nearest railway station. I…

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Road-Wheeo to Binda

Southern Argus · Saturday 19 August 1882 · page 2

The following letter has been received by Mr. Heydon, M.L.A.:—Department of Public Works. Office of Commissioner and Engineer fur Roads, Sydney, 12th Augnnt, 1882. Sir,—Referring to…

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Teacher's Residence, and Road From Wheeo to Binda

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 22 August 1882 · page 2

WE have received the following letters from Mr. L. F. Heydon, M.L.A., which give further proof of the interest he takes in this electorate:-- "Department of Public Instruction,…

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Railway Rates

Southern Argus · Tuesday 22 August 1882 · page 2

With reference to the intimation given some time since, that in consequence of the prosperous condition of the railways in the colony of New South Wales, and the fact…

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Man Found Dead on the Railway

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 22 August 1882 · page 2

Yesterday morning the dead body of a man was found on the railway line four miles from Binalong. The body has been identified as that of a man named Ryan,…

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Railway From Murrumburrah to Blayney

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 26 August 1882 · page 2

THE proclaimed plan (No. 1) of extension of line from Murrumburrah to Young is now at the court-house, Young, for inspection. The following is a description of the route defined:…

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An Ingenious Tramp Outwitted

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 26 August 1882 · page 4

Ah American newspaper draws on its imagination for the following story:— An inganions tramp, thinking to wring pears and money assistance from the stoniest…

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Road—Parkesbourne to Goulburn

Southern Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1882 · page 2

Referring to a letter from Mr. Gannon, M.P., enclosing a petition on the subject of the above road, be has, received, a copy of the report of the local officer, of the Roads…

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Road to Captain's Flat.—Counter Petition

Southern Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1882 · page 2

An influentially- signed petition had been forwarded from Queanbeyan to he hon. the Minister for, Mines, protetting against the representations of…

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Local and General News. Tramway to Taralga

Southern Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1882 · page 2

At a meeting held at Tynsns hotel on Saturday Mr. Lachlan Ross J.P., was chosen to represent Taralga in conjunction with delegetes from Crookwell, who will wait…

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Railway from Cootamundra to Gundagai

Southern Argus · Tuesday 5 September 1882 · page 2

A deputation of Gundagai residents, introduced by Mr. W. Forster, M.L.A., waited on the Minister for Works on Friday for the purpose of requesting that tenders for the…

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The New Railway Rates

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 5 September 1882 · page 2

THE NEW RAILWAY RATES.—no advice has yet been received by the local officials in regard to the reduced railway rates, which it was supposed would come into force on the 1st instant, and in the…

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Cable Tramways in Melbourne

Southern Argus · Thursday 7 September 1882 · page 4

Dr. John Weir has fully explained the nature of the proposals he makes on behalf of the American Syndicate for the construction of cable, tramways in Melbourne. The…

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Tramway, Agitation

Southern Argus · Thursday 7 September 1882 · page 2

We have been informed that the settlers in the districts of Gurrundah and Gullen are about to commence an agitation for the proposed tram way to Crookwell, to start from Breadalbane and pass…

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Middle Arm Road

Southern Argus · Thursday 14 September 1882 · page 2

The following has been received by Mr. Gannon in reply to his letter respecting the Middle Arm Road:—Department of Public Works Sydney, 1st September, 1882. Sir,—I am directed to…

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The Approach to the Wollondilly Bridge

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 14 September 1882 · page 2

In reference to this matter Mr. Teoco M. received the following important communication the department of public works:—…

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Auburn-street Bridge

Southern Argus · Saturday 16 September 1882 · page 2

The question of the new bridge at Auburn-street south again came up for discussion at the meeting of the Borough Council on Thursday night, when Alderman Osborne said that Mr. Hayes required…

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