Reduced Railway Rates
THE Secretary for Public Works (the Hon. Edward Combes) has obtained the approval of the Governor and the Exceutive Council to a carefully revised…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1877
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The Railway Strikes in America
From the Pittsburg papers of August 6 are taken the following particulars of the fatal collision between the mob and the United States troops at Pittsburg:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Proposed Reduction in Railway Passenger Fares. (From the Evening News.)
we understand that the Hon. E. Combes, Minister for Works, contemplates asking the sanction of the Cabinet to a reduced scale of charges for the conveyance of passengers on our…
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Fat cattle were in fair supply this week, and the same may be said of fat sheep, and prices were weaker for both. Lambs were very scarce, and sold well. I sold…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sydney Markets. Mr. John. Bridge's Wkekly Report
Wool and Sheepskins at this week's sales were well competed for, prices ranging much the same as last week. Leather was very dull of sale on Wednesday, and…
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The Geneva Continent of a recent date says, " The scheme forconnecting England and France, by means of a tunnel under the Straits of Dover, appears to have been definitely abandoned; The work of boring…
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We have been unable to find,— in any of the American newspapers we receive, a continuous account of the railway strikes in the United States, of which intelligence first reached the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Original Correspondence. Gross Mismanagement' of the Railway (To the Editor of the Maitland, Mercury.)
Dear Sir,—Kuowing that your paper, has a very large circulation, and that it is always open to expose any public grievances, we take the, liberty of trespassing upon your kindness to insert a few lines…
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Fat Cattle this week were rather dearer again, but permanent improvement is not to be expected at present. Fair to good pens sold at 21s to 24s per 100 lbs…
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MR. FIN[?] lives two miles from the Town Hall He has been taking of going out of town on visit saterdayday morning was the day set to go…
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Wool was again in good demand at about last week's prices. No important lots offered. Sheepskins, also, sold at very high prices. Leather was in fairs demand this week, without,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Improvements. — Official Correspondence. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.) Raymond Terrace, 5th October, 1877
Dear Sir,—You will, doubtless, obligingly publish the accompanying copy of a letter to me, as a public matter for general information.— Very truly yours,…
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The following lette; addressed to Mr. Cohen M.L.A., relative to repairs to Yarrabong Bridge, has been received by the West Maitland Borough Council, and handed to us for publication:—…
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Fat cattle of good quality are scarce, and worth 22s to 27s per 100 lbs.; in[?]or lots, however, are plentiful, and not very saleabl[?] Fat Sheep.—On Monday [?] at all were offered,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Bridge Over the Namoi. Department of Public Works Sydney, 28th September, 1877
SIR.—Referring to your letter of 28th ul[?]mo, respecting the erection of a bridge ever the creek at Goodyer's Baan Ban,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Platforms. Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 20th September, 1877
SIR,—I have the honer to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th ulti[?] applying ca behalf of the inhabitants of [?]polly and surrounding district…
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Rather a surprising report appear in the Mel bourne Australasian of Oct. 6, respecting the cheapness and plainness of the railway works constructed on the latest extension of the line…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Report
Wool.—For the unimportant parcels offered at this week's sales, competition was exceedingly brisk, and prices ran very high Scoured, medium, ranged from 15d to 18¾d. greasy, 8[?]d to 9½d, clearly indicating…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Department of Public Works. Roads under Trustees. Sydney, October 11th, 1877
Sir,—Referring to your letter of the 15th ultimo, requesting that the road from Eccleston to the Upper Allyn River might be placed on the schedule of minor roads as a 4th class road or £10 per mile, I…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Department of Public Works. Roads under Trustees. Sydney, October 11th, 1877
Sir,—Referring to your letter of the 15th ultimo, requesting that the road from Lostock to Curraboler might be placed on the schedule of minor roads as a 4th class road or £10 per mile, I am directed to…
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