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

Railways, roads & transport, 1889

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The Russian Railway Accident. LONDON, March 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 March 1889 · page 2

News from Russia states that it is possible that M. St. Jiravel' an inspector of railways in Russia, will be indicted for complicity in the "accident" to the Czar's train at Bo[?]ki, on the…

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Alleged Attempted Bribery in Connection with the Tramways

The Yass Courier · Friday 8 March 1889 · page 4

THE report of the commission upon the alleged attempted bribery of members of Parliament in connection with the tramways was laid upon the table of the House on…

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Preliminary Notification of Parish Road

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 March 1889 · page 6

IT having been deemed expedient to open and make the following parish road, notice is given that a plan and book of reference showing the intended line of…

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Preliminary Notification of a Parish Road

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 March 1889 · page 7

IT having been deemed expedient to open and make the following parish road, to be maintained at the expense of the parishes through which it passes, notice is…

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The Alleged Tramway Scandals. the Royal Commission’s Report. the Dibbs Charges of Corruption Unfounded

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 9 March 1889 · page 4

THE Royal Commission appointed by the Parkes Government to inquire into the charges of bribery and corruption levelled against the members of Parliament and…

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The Railway Commissioners at Newcastle

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 March 1889 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners informed a deputation from the citizens of Newcastle on Friday that as the result of the changes which they were about to effect at Newcastle a saving of…

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The Differential Railway Rates

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 March 1889 · page 4

ALBURY, Friday.—A remarkable, instance of the result of the operation of the differential railway freights has come under notice. In order to encourage trade with Sydney, goods are…

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The Differential Railway Rates

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1889 · page 4

A TELEGRAM from Albury on Friday says that a remarkable instance of tho result of the operation of the differential railway freights has come under notice. In order…

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Retrenchment on the Railway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 March 1889 · page 4

THE Railway Commissioners have had under consideration the state of the staff in the office of the Engineer for Existing Lines, with the view of effecting retrenchment. They have decided…

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Retrenchment on the Railway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 March 1889 · page 3

Among the directions in which it appears possible to the Railway Commissioner to institute retrenchment without any sacrifice of efficiency is the Stores Department and they have lately…

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Applications to Close Road

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 March 1889 · page 4

The following reserved road, particulars of which may be ascertained at the office of the local land board, where objections must be lodged, if any, has been applied…

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Tram Car Accident. LONDON, March 21

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 23 March 1889 · page 3

A terrible accident occurred at Wigan, Lanceshire yesterday, when a steamcar overturned in rounding a curve. The car was crowded with passengers, of whom 20 were killed, a number of…

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Road from Bungendore to Captain's Flat

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 March 1889 · page 4

Messrs. O'Sullivan, M.P., Dickie, and Beauregard waited on the Minister for Lands on Friday for the purpose of urging the necessity for resuming land on Molonglo Flat for making a…

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Applications to Close Roads

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 March 1889 · page 4

THE following reserved road, particulars of which may be ascertained at the office of the Local Land Board, Cooma, where objections must be lodged, if any,…

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Confirmation of Parish Roads

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 March 1889 · page 4

The following roads have been confirmed, and it is hereby declared expedient to open and make them according to the plans and books of reference, to be seen at the police offices, Gunning…

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Preliminary Notification of Parish Roads

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 March 1889 · page 4

IT having been deemed expedient to open and make the following parish roads, notice is given that plans and books of reference, showing the intended lines of…

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The Queensland Railway Commissioners. LONDON, March 25

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 28 March 1889 · page 4

One hundred and thirty-three applications have been received for the position of Chairman of the Railway Commission in Queensland. Amongst the applicants are several Canadians…

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Goulburn to Crookwell Railway to be Started at Once

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 March 1889 · page 4

SEVERAL proposals for the construction of new railways were under the consideration of the Cabinet on Friday afternoon. The Government have decided without…

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The Bridge over the Indus. LONDON, April 1

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 April 1889 · page 4

The Sukkur bridge over the Indus has been opened…

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The Railway Policy

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 April 1889 · page 4

IN the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. Lyne asked the Minister for Works, without notice, whether the reports which had been published in the press with regard to the new…

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