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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1876

201 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 11

Original Correspondence. Roads in the Manning District.— Wasteful Expenditure. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1876 · page 7

SIR,—You will have no doubt noticed that a public meeting about a road from Taree to Raymond Terrace, has been held at Taree I think it desirable that you and the public should understand this…

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The Railway from Werris' Creek to Gunnedah. (From Friday's Echo.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 October 1876 · page 6

This morning a deputation, consisting of Mr. H. E Cohen, M L A; Mr. H H. Brown, M.L.A.; Mr. J P Abbott, Captain Smith, and Mr. R G. Higgins, waited on the Hon…

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John Bridge's Stock and Station Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1876 · page 11

Stations: Not much doing in this line, pending a a more general rainfall, and something like an understanding as to the effect of the recent decline in value of wool.—Fat Cittle, taking this week's…

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Roads in the Manning River District. Public Meeting at Tiononee. (from a Correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1876 · page 10

On Saturday last September 30, a public meeting, convened by Mr. Joseph Andrews, J.P, on requisition, was held at Tinonee, "for the purpose of bringing under the notice of the Government the waste of…

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John Bridge's Produce Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1876 · page 7

Wool and Skins: No sales held by auction this week. Tallow of all sorts remains so scarce, that shipments are almost suspended, the trade requiring nearly all that is offered, and paying, say 30s to 34s…

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Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 October 1876 · page 7

Wool.—Some parcels of the new clip were offered this week, and although quotations cannot well be given yet, buyers attended in fair numbers, and the competition shewed considerable spirit. Greasy…

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Low-level Bridge at Elderslie

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1876 · page 4

This structure being now completed, as far as the bridge itself is concerned, we purpose giving a brief description of it. The bridge is erected across the Hunter between Radfordsleigh, the…

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Commercial Intelligence. Sydney Markets. Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 October 1876 · page 3

Fat Stock.—Under this head there is no change of importance to note. Wool and Skins were again eagerly competed for at recent prices, some greasy wool realizing 9d, but…

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Robbery on Pyrmont Bridge

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1876 · page 3

Shortly after midnight yesterday (says Tuesday's Echo) there was a daring robbery on Pyrmont Bridge. In this case it is satisfactory to know that the men are safe in custody, and…

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New Road from Walgett to Coonamble. Public Meeting at Walgett. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1876 · page 3

On Thursday evening, the 12th instant, a public meeting, convened by the residents of Walgett and the surrounding district, and presided over by T. G Dangar, Esq, the member…

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Sandy Creek Bridge

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1876 · page 11

We are favored by Mr. M'Elhone, M.L.A. for the Upper Hunter, with the following official corres pondence, for publication:- Department of Public Works…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1876 · page 11

Fat cattle were lower this week than for some time past, although the quality of those yarded was generally good, and the supply not excessive, but beef did not realise over 23s per 100 lbs…

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Commercial Intelligence. Sydney Markets. Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Circular

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 October 1876 · page 7

In Station Properties there is not much doing; investors are holding off for lower prices and for a more definite understanding as to the effect of the recent decline in price of wool; at the same time…

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Railway Trial Survey. (From the Uralla and Watcha Times, Oct. 21.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1876 · page 6

We have been kindly furnished with the following brief description of the country through which the railway trial survey passes from Jamieson's Creek to Uralla. As the author is…

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John Bridge's Produce Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 31 October 1876 · page 4

We I.—At this week's Sales there was a full attendance of buyers, and competition was very active for every description. My sales included [?] over [?] Glen, 27 bales, in grease, at 2d; MB over Trinkey,…

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Mr. John Bridge's Stock Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1876 · page 15

Fat Cattle were offered in great numbers this week, but prices were well maintained. Fat Sheep sold at 9s to 10s for good, 50 1b. wethers and ewes at 7s to 8s, some heavy weights giving as…

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Opening of the Railway to Blayney

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1876 · page 3

A telegram in Thursday's Echo reports:— The demonstration to celebrate the opening of the extension of the Great Western Railway to Blayney came off successfully on Wednesday…

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Sydney Markets. Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Report

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

Wool.—A full attendance of buyers and spirited competition again marked this week's sales, and prices in many instances came within a 1d of last years' prices at this time. Greasy wool sold at 8d to…

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Official Correspondence. the Railway From Weris Creek to Gunnedah

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 November 1876 · page 6

Mr. T. G. Dangar, member for the Gwydir, sends us the following official letter for publication:- [COPY.]…

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Commercial Intelligence. Sydney Markets. Mr. John Bridge's Stock Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 11 November 1876 · page 3

Fat Cattle this week sold at 22s to 24s per 100 lbs.; market fairly supplied.—Fat Sheep were again very plentiful, and prices, if anything, lower; good wethers went at 9s to 11s, shorn at 6s to 8s, and so on…

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