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

Railways, roads & transport, 1895

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Crookwell Railway

Goulburn Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 2

A MEETING will be held, in connection with the above, in Harvey's Hall, Crookwell Wednesday evening next, at half-past seven. Mr. Rose will be prevent and give information…

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Passenger Train Alterations

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 6

THE following was issued on Thursday:— On February I there will be several alterations in the running of the passenger trains on the various lines as follows :—On…

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Mines and Railway Departments

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 2

It is satisfactory to learn that the work of concentrating the different branches of the public service is proceeding. People have wondered why, with such magnificent offices built with public…

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Light Railways in England

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 2

The conference on light railways in England has submitted its report. It advises that the county councils be empowered to authorise the building of light local railways, subject to the decision of the…

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Railway Ambulance Corps

Goulburn Herald · Monday 4 February 1895 · page 3

THE annual meeting was hold in Sydney last week. Mr. Eddy, chief commissioner, presided. Among the officials present was Mr. E. Milne, traffic inspector, representing the…

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Goulburn to Crookwell Railway

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 6 February 1895 · page 2

THE following was handed to us by Mr. Rose yesterday upon his arrival from Taralga:-- Referring to the above, I have the honor to…

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Argyle Roads

Goulburn Herald · Friday 8 February 1895 · page 2

Upon the completion of his trip Mr. Rose interviewed the local road engineers and has the promise of a further extension of road work as early as possible. For last month…

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Rights of Lessees of Railway Refreshment Rooms

Goulburn Herald · Friday 8 February 1895 · page 2

AT the Junee police court on Monday before the police magistrate of Wagga and Mr. T. W. Hammond, the licenses of the railway refreshment room wan charged with selling a…

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Crookwell. Railway Meeting

Goulburn Herald · Friday 8 February 1895 · page 3

RAILWAY MEETING.—The meeting in connection with the Crookwell railway was held at Harvey's Hall on Wednesday evening, there being, a good attendance…

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The Goulburn to Crookwell Railway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 February 1895 · page 4

CROOKWELL, Thursday.—A large meeting was held here last night to consider the present position of the Goulburn to Crookwell railway. Mr. Rose said he hoped reductions would bring the line…

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Deposits on Road Contracts

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 February 1895 · page 3

MR. T. ROSE, M.P., has received the following :—"Sydney, 9th February 1895. Sir,—With reference to your latter of the 4th ultimo, in which you urge that the deposits made by contractors for road…

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Fatal Railway Accident at Strathfield

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 February 1895 · page 4

A FATAL accident occurred at Strathfield railway station on Sunday evening, the victim being a railway porter named John Hallam. It appears that Hallam was collecting tickets on the train from…

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Deposits on Road Contracts

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1895 · page 3

Mr. T. Rose M.P. has received the following from the works department:—With reference to your letter of the 4th ultimo, in which your urge that the deposits made by…

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The Crookwell Railway. -- Local Government

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 13 February 1895 · page 2

ON last Wednesday evening a largely - attended meeting was held at Harvey's hall, Crookwell, for the twofold object of allowing Mr. Rose, M. P. an opportunity…

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Sale of Liquor at Railway Refreshment Rooms

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 February 1895 · page 2

IN the Supreme Court on Tuesday, in Banco, before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Windeyer, and Mr. Justice Innes, the following application was heard:—Re Ben Llewellyn Davies (J. Walsh and…

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Railway Ambulance Class

Goulburn Herald · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 2

THE certificates gained by the members of the Goulburn railway ambulance class will be publicly presented to-morrow week evening, and there will also be an exhibition of…

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Cable Intelligence. Murder or Accident? a Railway Mystery. Supposed Sydney Man's Death

The Yass Courier · Friday 15 February 1895 · page 2

London, February 11.-- An inquest was held to-day before the coroner for the South-eastern district upon the body of Edward John Ellis, a retrenched Civil servant from Australia, whose…

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Murder or Accident. a Railway Mystery. London

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 4

An inquest was held to-day before the coroner for the South-eastern district upon the body of Edward John Ellis, a retrenched Civil servant from Australia, whose body…

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The Southern Railway Line

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 4

THE Railway Commissioners have, as an experiment, arranged to run a mixed train from Mittagong to Goulburn on Friday nights to connect with the down express train at Moss Vale. This will…

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Stealing from the Railway

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 February 1895 · page 2

THREE lads, John Howson, Herbert Simpson, and Henry Rosenberg, were charged in the Central Police Court, before Mr. Giles, S.M., with having stolen two caddies of tobacco, valued at £10, the…

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