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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1890

458 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 23

Roads in Miller's Forest

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 April 1890 · page 2

We publish the following correspondence for public information:— Department of Lands, Sydney, 15th April, 1890…

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Scone to Moonan Road

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1890 · page 2

THE following official communication on the above subject was received by Mr. Fitz-Gerald, M.L.A., on Monday last, and forwarded to us for…

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Fatal Railway Accident near Bathurst. 5 OR 6 Passengers Killed Several Hundered Sheep Killed (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 April 1890 · page 3

THERE has been a terrible railway accident a car Bathurst. The mixed train left there as usual at 5.30 this afternoon, and when near Raglan, which is about four miles from…

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Roads under the Maitland District Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1890 · page 5

From the letter given below it will be seen that the Hon. J. N. Brunker is still looking out for his constituents, and watching over the interests of those in this district whose thoroughfares have suflered from the recent wet weather:—…

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Sydney Markets. John Bridge and Co.'s Report

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1890 · page 7

Sheepskins.—We offered a very large and representative catalogue to-day of butchers and dry skins to a full attendance of shippers and fellmongers. Both classes of buyers were eager…

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Terrible Railway Accident at Bathurst. (By telegraph to the Herald.) Bathurst

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1890 · page 2

A frightful railway accident happened here this evening, resulting in the instantaneous death of three passengers, in addition to which several persons were seriously hurt. At about 7 o'clock a…

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The Fatal Railway Accident. Four Killed. Several Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 April 1890 · page 2

WITH reference to the railway fatality near Bathurat briefly reported in our last issue fuller particulars are now to hand. From the Daily Telegraph report it appears that…

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The Great Northern Railway. a Good Record

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 April 1890 · page 4

THE recent terrible railway accident at Bathurst has been one of the chief topic of conversation, and as a consequence attention has been drawn to the comparative…

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Railway Accident near Werris Creek. a Fettler Seriously Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 April 1890 · page 4

A VERY serious accident to a railway fettier named Marshall occurred on Saturday night ear. Worris Creek, Marshall was in the act of jumping off the mail train whilst in…

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London Railway Strike

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 April 1890 · page 2

In consequence of the recent strike of porters, guards, and signalmen on the Irish Great Southern and Western Railway lines. the directors of the several companies have…

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Railway Strike in England. Mails Delayed. London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 April 1890 · page 2

The guards, signal men and porters on the Irish Great Southern and Western railway lines have struck work. They desire to injuce the directors…

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The Railway Accident at Bathurst. (Herald.) Bathurst

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1890 · page 2

The inquest on the railway fatality was resumed to-day before Mr. W. A. Steel, P.M. and Coroner, and a jury of 12, in the courthouse. There was a large attendance of the public. Mr…

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Appointment of an Assistant Road Superintendant

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 2

RESIDENTS, within the road district under the control of the Road Superintendent at Muswellbrook will be pleased to see from the following…

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Bridge Over the Dartbrook Crossing. (To the Editor of the Scone Advocate.)

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

Sir,—I read a letter in your issue of the 26th inst., to answer which, I hope you will allow me space in your valuable paper. 1st. Your…

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Terrible Railway Accident at Bathurst

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 4

A SHOCKING railway accident occurred at Bathurst on Friday evening by which three persons lost their, lives and several were seriously injured. The…

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The Railway Accident at Bathurst

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 7

A number of witnesses were examined on Tuesday and Wednasday at the adjourned inquest on the body of Rebecca Franklin, killed in the railway collision at Bathurst on Friday last. The evidence…

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Brown and Others v. The New South Wales Commissioner for Railways

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 3

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council gave judgment on March 15 in this case, which was an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court of New South Wales of June 4,1888, making absolute…

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Railway Commissioners Report Increase in the Returns

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners' quarterly report was presented to Parliament on Thursday. During the quarter 4,164,998 passengers were carried on the railways, as…

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Railway Strike in Ireland

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 2

It is hoped that the railway strike in Ireland will be settled to-day. A compromise between the directors and employees is being effected…

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Irish Railway Strike

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 May 1890 · page 2

It is hoped that an amicable settlement of tbe Irish railway strike will be arrived at The mediation which has taken place will probably lead to the strikers agreeing to…

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