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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1876

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Subordinate Roads

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 6

The following list of subordinate roads under the oontrol of the Roads Department, and under trustees, with the classification, mileage rate, and proposed amounts for distribution during…

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"Department of Public Works, " Roads under Trustees, " Sydney, February 1st, 1876

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 6

" SIR,—In reference to personal representations made at this office by you this morning, and to a previous application from the Trustees, for a sum of money to repair Deep Creek…

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A Wilcannia Railway

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1876 · page 5

The Wilcannia Times claims a railway to that town, on the Darling. It says:- The Riverina trade has of late caused a great deal of controversy among the capitalists of the…

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Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 4

Fat Stock at this week's sales were dearer again, and the quality generally very inferior; fair to good beef is now worth 23s. to 27s. per 100 lbs, Sheepskins firm at 7s, to 13s. for say 45 to 66 lbs, weights,…

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The Deniliquin and Moama Railway

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 11

The third half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company, was held at Deniliquin on Feb 7, when a report was submitted which gave…

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New Railway From London to Brighton

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 10

The bill for the new railway from London to Brighton, between London and Brighton, has been prepared, and the capital of £2,100,000 subscribed…

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John Bridge's Produce Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1876 · page 5

Wool was in rather more demand this week— buyers showing every disposition to operate at current prices; but owner's reserves, and want of news as to the London sales, prevented business…

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Serious Railway Accident in South Australia. Three Men Killed

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1876 · page 7

An accident resulting in the death of three persons, happened on the Northern Line of Railway at Adelaide on Wednesday morning, February 9. The deceaseds are: — Jonathan…

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Commercial Intelligence. Sydney Markets. John Bridge's Produce Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 February 1876 · page 5

Station properties are inquired after, and would sell fairly in many directions. Store stock are dull of sale gonerally still. Fat cattle were lower in price this week, owing to…

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Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1876 · page 4

Station Properties.—Under this heading there is still not much to report, pending a change of prospects; and the same may be said of store stock. Fat Stock.—Cattle were offered in fair numbers…

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Fatal Railway Accident. (From the Pall Mail Gazette, Jan. 7.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1876 · page 11

A serious and fatal accident ocourred on the Great Eastern Railway on the 1st inst, between Mudford Somerleyton, to the 9 10 a.m train from Lowestoft. The Oulton Marshes, near…

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Official Correspondence. Cheap Trains to Murrurundi Races. We have received the following letter from Mr. R. Wisdom, M.L.A., for publication. "Department of Public Works, "Railway Branch, "Sydney, 3rd March, 1876

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1876 · page 7

"SIR,—In acknowledging the receipt of Mr. J. P. Abbott's telegram forwarded by you to this office, requesting you to apply to the Minister for Public Works to grant the issue…

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Excitingg Scene at the Sydney Railway Station

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1876 · page 6

The Sydney Railway Station yesterday (says the Evening News of the 6th) was a scene of unusual bustle and excitement. About halfpast two o'olook the very long funeral cortege…

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Aberdeen. the Bridge Meeting

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1876 · page 5

The meeting as advertised to take place was held on Thursday evening. About twenty persons were present; Mr. D. Ferguson was unanimously voted to the chair. After reading the advertisement which…

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Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1876 · page 5

Wool.—But little can be said of this market; prices remain low, but buyers this week seemed more willing to do business; and for all lots generally, and for some parcels of fair quality there…

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Sydney Markets. John Bridge's Weekly Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1876 · page 3

Fat cattle were not plentiful at this week's sales, and prices ranged from 20s for inferior to 24s per 100 lbs for fair quality and of the latter the market was again but poorly supplied. Fat sheep were offered in fair numbers, and prices ran from 7s to…

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The Maitland Mercury. Tuesday, March 14, 1876. the Goods Traffic on the Great Northern Railway

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 March 1876 · page 4

WE are indebted to Mr. R. Wisdom, M.L.A., for an early copy of the return supplied in compliance with his motion agreed to by the Assembly some weeks ago. This return shows the…

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The Illawarra Railway Scheme. Public Meeting at Newcastle. (From Wednesday's Pilot)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1876 · page 4

A public meeting, to protest against the Illawarra Railway scheme, was held in the Court house, Newcastle, on Tuesday evening. There was a large and influential attendance, the…

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Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1876 · page 7

Fat cattle were lower this week, some very choice bullocks sold at 20s to 21s per 100 lbs., whilst inferior stock went at 17s to 19s.—Fat sheep were lower too, prices ranging from 6s to 10s 6d:…

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The Railway Train Arrangements

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1876 · page 2

On both days of the show, the following special trains, in addition to the ordinary trains will be run on the Great Northern Railway:, One leaving Newcastle at 10 o'olook in…

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