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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport
473 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 2 of 24
The following comparative statement of the revenue and general traffic at the West Maitland (Church-street) railway station for 1887 and 1888 will prove interesting to many of our readers. It…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →ADELAIDE, Thursday.-Tenders have been called for by the Government of Egypt for the supply of 500,000 railway sleepers, and communications have been opened up with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →It is estimated that the Hawkesbury bridge, probably one of the finest pieces of engineering skill yet attempted in respect of bridge-making south of the line, will be completed by the end of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SIR,—I think it is my duty to bring before the public of the district certain facts concerning a road from Broke road through the [?ere district. Mr Gould had been asked by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SIR,—Allow me in your columns to point out that which, to me, appears to be a gross injustice to the residents of Maitland and district. I refer to the abominable condition…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—To reply to your Jeter of the 4th instant, I have the honor to inform you that directions have been given for all railway employees, who have votes and can be spared…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A MAN named Hales, of Bathungra, met a terrible death on Tuesday night. It appears Holes had visited Cootamundra on Tuesday for the purpose of attending…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →EIGHT workmen, working on the railway at Hallo, in Saxony, were ran over by a passing train and kil'ed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SIR,-I have to acknowledge the receipt of Tour letter of the 14th instant, requesting that a further sum of £50 may be greated to the Trustees of road from "Glennie's vin…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Minister for Works informed a deputation that the Ministry were in favor of the city railway extension and that he would lose no time in bringing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sir,—In compliance with your personal request, I have the honor to enclose herewith list of works noted for consideration from 1889 vote in the Morpeth electorate.—I have, etc.,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sir,—The sum of £60 sterling having been provided on schedule of minor roads under trustees for 1889, for road from Dunmore and Seaham road via Butterwick to Dunn's Creek, I am directed by…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—In reply to your letter of the 13th instant, urging the erection of a bridge over the Hunter River at Redbournberry Crossing. I have to inform you that it is impossible to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →It is stated that Russia has demanded the Shah's permission to construct a railway into Persia…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE statement that the Commissioners were about to remove the Newcastle workshops to Sydney has been denied. The Commissioners have no desire to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sir, In reply to your letter of the 14th instant, respecting the provision of a crane at Whittingham Station. I have the honor to inform you that instructions have been given…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Railway Commissioners are about to carry out some important changes in connection with the traffic department, and the alterations will take effect from the 18th proximo. Mr. D. Vernon, the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Railway Commissioners have arranged to run a special cheap excursion train on the 25th and 26th instant to and from Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The report of the Railway Commisioners for the quarter ended December 81 shows that the revenue for that period was £757.881, and the expenditure £419,150. as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Minister for Works promised a deputation to day to consult with the Engineer. in-Chief and endeavour to have a trial survey railway from Coema to the Victorian…
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