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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1888

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Department of Railways, Sydney, 6th August, 1888

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 August 1888 · page 2

SIR,—In reply to your letter of the 18th ultimo, I am desired by the Commissioner to inform you that he has approved of the [?] of excursion tickets on the occasion of the…

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The Redbournberry Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 August 1888 · page 2

A PUBLIC meeting of residents of the town and outlying districts was held at the Oddfellows Hall on Monday afternoon to consider what action should be taken to bring…

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Bulga-jerry's Plains Road. Department of Public Works. (Roads under Trustees), Sydney, 15th August. 1888

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 2

SIR,—With reference to your letter of 18th June last, I have now the honor to inform you that tha Secretary has approved of a sum of £50 being grunted for expenditure…

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The Redbournberry Bridge. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 2

A DEPUTATION introduced by Mr A. J. Gould, M.L.A., (who was accompanied by Messre H. H. Browne and Hawthorne M's.L.A.) and consisting of the Mayor…

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Train Arrangements for the Show. a Question for the Association

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 3

WE cannot but point out what we consider a most unsatisfactory provision in the railway time-table (for special trains to and from Singleton Show) published in last issue. It…

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The North Coast Railway. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 4

SIR,—Having read with interest several etters on the above subject published brough the columns of your paper, I will with your kind permission add to the remarks…

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Official Correspondence Mr A. J. GOULD, M.P. has kindly handed us the following letters for publication:— Belford Railway Crane. Department of Railways, Sydney, 8th August, 1888

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 August 1888 · page 2

SIR,-Referring to your letter of the 13th ult., in which you ask on behalf of the residents of Belford and neighbourhood that a small crane may be provided at that place. I…

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Redbournberry Bridge. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 August 1888 · page 3

SIR,—The bush fires which reigned here on Monday last deterred me from attending the meeting convened in Singleton at three o'clock on that day, to take steps to impel the Government to erect a…

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Train Arrangements

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1888 · page 2

we understand that the railway authorities, at the request of Mr A. J. Gould M.L.A. promised to run a special from Narrabri last night, joining the special from…

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Bridge Over the Hunter at Redbournberry

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1888 · page 2

A DEPUTATION from Singleton and district waited upon the Minister for Works on Friday last, with reference to the erection of a bridge over the Hunter at Redbournberry…

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"Sworn to no Master of no seetam I," "Be just and fear not." The Singleton Argus. Wednesday, August 22Nd, 1888. the Redbournberry Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1888 · page 2

WE publish today a fall report of the interview between various representatives of this district and Mr SUTHERLAND, at the Minister's office on Friday last, when…

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Official Correspondence Mr A. J. GOULD, M.P, has kindly handed us the following letter for publication :— Special Trains and Tickets, Department of Railways, Sydney, 17th August, 1888

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 August 1888 · page 2

SIR—With further reference to your letter of the 13th ult., I am desired by the Commissioner to inform you that Mr Secretary Sutherland has approved of first-class tickets…

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Railway Management in Queensland. (Herald's Telegram) Brisbane

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 August 1888 · page 6

The bill to amend the laws relating to the construction and regulation of the railways, which was introduced in the Assembly to-day, provides for the appointment of three commissioners, who are…

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The Great Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1888 · page 3

The Forth Bridge, the greatest work of its kind in the world, its main feature being the extraordinary spans of one-third of a mile in length, will be completed in…

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Godyra-inverell Railway

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1888 · page 3

A proposal for a trial survey from Guyra to Grafton is to be made to connect that portion of the New England district with the shipping port of Grafton. In so far as…

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Railway Disaster

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 29 August 1888 · page 3

A train between Lyons and Patience has been buried by a landslip, No loss of life is reported…

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Poetry. the Bridge of Sleep

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1888 · page 2

[?] ender bridge it is—a slender bridge. This span of sleep. Which can that vold that lies Twixt us and Paradise…

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Approaches to Black Creek Bridge. Department of Public Works, Office Commissioner and Engineer for Roads, Sydney, 23rd August, 1888

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 4

SIR,—With reference to your letter of the 10th inst., drawing attention to the dangerous condition of the approaches to the bridge over Black Creek, near Branxton, and…

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The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 7

Comparing this table with that which it replaces we find a multitude of small alterations, the disappearance of some trains and the addition of others. Persons who intend to travel will…

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Railway Accident

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 2

The axle of a goods truck broke about seven miles from Orange yesterday, Three trucks were thrown off the track, and the line was cut up considerably…

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