Inspection of the Southern Railway Works. (From the Herald.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1878 · page 6
The Minister of Publie Works, in company with the Commissioner for Railways, the Traffic Manager, and Inspector of Lines, left Sydney by special train on Friday morning, and after…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Extension of the Great Northern Railway
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1878 · page 4
On Wednesday, in the Legislative Assembly, as repated by the Herald, Mr. Sutherland moved,—"That this House approves of the plan, [?]tions, and book of reference of a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Fatal Accident on the Suburban Railway
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1878 · page 6
Another terrible accident in connection with our suburban railway traffic (says the Echo) has to be recorded. A man of the name of W. Prendergast, who has been for some time a porter on the Darling…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Fines against Railway Contractors
The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1878 · page 5
SO different and yet no positive have been the statements made from time to time respecting the imposition of the [?] against railway contractors for delay in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Extension of the Great Northern Railway
The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1878 · page 5
WE may add to our notice on this subject last week that the Minister for Works recommends the route by Uralla and Glen Innos, not by Manilla, Barraba, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Arrangements
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1878 · page 4
The arrangements for the running of extra trains will be found below. Excursion tickets at a single fare for the double journey will be issued on the 24th, and will be available for return up to the 29th…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Paterson. Tocal Bridge and Paterson Ferry
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 6
The following official communications have been handed to us fur publication:— "Department of Public Works, "Roads under Trustees…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Part Ii. Reserves—Opening and Closing of Roads—Reclamations. Reserves
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 11
9. The Governor may by notification in the Gazette reserve any Crown lands for any public purpose whether for the purpose of being hereafter permanently so reserved or dedicated or by way of…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Mr. Higinlbotham and the Eohuoa Bridge Commission. (By Telegraph to the Herald.) Melbourne
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1878 · page 6
Mr. Higinbotham, in a letter declining to give evidence before the Echuca Bridge Commission, says:—" One half of the cost of the bridge at Echuca is paid by the New South Wales Government, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Recent Railway Accident at Parramatta
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1878 · page 6
The City Coroner held an inqiry, this morn ing, (says Saturday's Echo) at the Brecknock Arms Hotel, George street Nrth, respecting the death of George Bourne, [?]eman, who fell…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway to Sydney. Preliminary Meeting
The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1878 · page 2
A PRELIMINARY meeting was held in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday night, for the purpose of making arrangements for a public meeting to be hold early in June, to support…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Original Correspondence. to the Commissioner for Railways. (Per favour of the maitland Mercury.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 May 1878 · page 5
SIR—As accidents on our railways are of such frequent occurrence, I think a few lines from me may arouse the authorities to more carefulness for the future, as during the last week there…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Report
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 June 1878 · page 7
Fut Cattle.—The quantity forward this week was under the average; but little improvement can be noticed in price. Best beef is worth 21s to 24s 6d; middling, 17s to 20s per. 100 lbs…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fatal Accidents on the Great Northern Railway. (From the Murrundi Times, June 1.) Fatal Accident at Murrurundi
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 June 1878 · page 3
The rejoieings ineidental to the anniversary of her Majesty's Birthday were sadly marred at Murrurundi on Friday last, by the accuarrence of an sppalling accident, which has carried off…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fatal Railway Accident at Murrurundi
The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1878 · page 2
THE rejoicings incidental to the anniversary of her Majesty's Birthday were sadly marred at Murrurundi on Friday last by the occurrence of an appalling…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Terrible Railway Accident at Currabubula. [From Our Own Reporter.]
The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter General Advocate · Wednesday 5 June 1878 · page 1
SINCE Mr. Wakeford's contract for the extension of the Great Northern line to Tamworth was first entered upon, no accident resalting in so sad an issue has…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway from the Clarence to New England
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1878 · page 3
This morning (says Tuesday's Echo) a deputation, consisting of Messrs. E. D. Ogilvie, C H. E Chauvel, J. W. Dickson, and E. Bell, waited on the Hon. John Stherland, Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Report
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1878 · page 7
Fat Cattle.—At Monday's sale the number forward was under the average, but no improvement in prices could be noticed…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Illawarra Railway Scheme. the Premier Stormstayed. (From the Illawarra Mercury, June 7.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1878 · page 2
As was noticed in our last issue, the Premier (Hon. J. S. Farnell) proceeded overland from Wollongong on Tuesday morning last, per day coach. The Premier's party, including Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Suburban Railways. (Echo of Friday.)
The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1878 · page 3
An influential deputation, consisting of a large number of mayors and aldermen of suburban municipalities, waited upon the Minister for Works, on Friday morning, to urge upon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →