Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1888

350 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 18

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1888 · page 7

We have the pleasure to-day to publish the main particulars of the time table for the SydneyBrisbane, Great Northern and North-western railways, which will come into operation next Monday,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fatal Tramway Accident in Newcas[?]e. (Newcastle Heral[?] of yesterday.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1888 · page 7

Another fatal accident o[?] the tramline unfortunately occurred on Satutey night, when Mrs. Downie, wife of Mr. Mat[?]ew Downie, so well known in Newcastle, was ki[?]d by a tram passing…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Tramway Fatality

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 March 1888 · page 4

ANOTHER fatal accident on the tramline unfortunately occurred in Newcastle on Saturday night, when Mrs. Downie, wife of Mr. Matthew Downie,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Propelling Tram Cars by Electricity

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1888 · page 6

An improved system of electrical propulsion as applied to tramway cars has been devised by a Mr. Lineff, says The rimes, and a car fitted on his principle was successfully tried at the depot of the West…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 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…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Playing at Fast Railway Driving

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1888 · page 7

An explanation has been obtained of the so-called mysterious injury done to the rails on the Melbourne and Sandhurst line early in February last. The rails, it will be remembered, were found to be…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Railway Excursion Fares Between Newcastle and Sydney. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1888 · page 6

SIR,—Can you inform me what are Holiday Excursion fares between Newcastle and Sydney by the Railway for first and second class. The advertisement from the Commissioner appearing in the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1888 · page 3

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 tr[?]el [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1888 · page 3

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…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Railway Workshops at Goulburn. the Minister's Conclusion. (From the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1888 · page 2

The Hon. J. Sutherland (Minister for Public Works) returned to Sydney on Thursdayerening, having completed his tour of inspection of the Western and Southern railways. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1888 · page 6

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

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Accident on Railway

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 April 1888 · page 2

A man, supposed to be named Pickering- was found near the railway line at Summerhill last night, with one leg cut off and an arm smashed. It is supposed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1888 · page 6

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…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

New Belford Bridge. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 3

SIR.—It is becoming a question of considence interest to those whose business takes them through Belford to know when the new bridge is likely to be finished, and whether there is any clause in the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Northern Railway Traffic

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 3

Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.P., at whose request we publish the following letter, writes sarcastically: "I ask the travelling public to note tne statement that under the new tune table no delays occur. It…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

[?]ended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 7 April 1888 · page 4

[?] this table with that which it replaces [?] a multitude of small alterations, the dis[?]ance of some trains and the addition of [?] Persons who intend to travel will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1888 · page 8

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…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Original Correspondence. the True Railway Loss. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1888 · page 6

SIR,—I will ask you for space to deal, more fully than at the meeting I had a chance to do, with Mr. Brunker's challenge of the accuracy of my figures. Mr. Brunker said at East Maitland: "It may,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Amended Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1888 · page 3

Comparing this tnble 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…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Great Northern Railway

Singleton Argus · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 3

IN the Assembly, on Thursday evening, Mr. M'Elhone asked: How many first-class compartments have been engaged by limited express leaving Sydney since 1st November,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →