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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1891

324 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 13 of 17

Tram Accident. a Tram and Bus Collide. Two Persons Injured

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1891 · page 4

ON Saturday night a number of passengers a [?] bus had a narrow esenpe. About a quarter to 7 o'clock a bus full of Passengers was…

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Official Correspondence. THE Hon. A. J. Gould, M.P., has kindly handed to us the following letter for publication :— Government Railways of N.S.W., Secretary's Office. Sydney, 2nd September, 1891

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1891 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to your letter of 2nd July last, relative to additional loading facilities at Belford; siding, I have the honor to inform you thay this matter has…

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Tram Accident

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1891 · page 1

ON Saturday night a number of passengers on a Leichhardt 'bus had a narrow escape. About a quarter to 7 o'clock a 'bus full of passengers was…

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Reduced Railway Rates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 September 1891 · page 6

ON the 1st of August the Railway Authorities very kindly reduced tbe freight On parcels to such an extent that it costs next to nothing to send Boots, Drapery, etc., etc…

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Bridge at Glendon Crossing. Department of Public Works. Sydney, 9th September, 1891

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 September 1891 · page 3

Sir,—l am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th. instant re bridge at Glendon Crosing, and to inform you that a further communication will…

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The Glendonbrook Deviation Road. Public Works Department, Sydney, September 4th, 1891

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 September 1891 · page 3

Sir,—With reference to tbe communication presented by you on the 14th ultimo, upon this subject I am directed by the Secretary for Public Works to inform you that tenders…

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The Gleudon Bridge Advocacy Important Meeting of Residents. Proposed Deputation to the Minister for Works. (From A Special Correspondent.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 September 1891 · page 4

A LARGE and representative meeting of the farmers of Glandorn, Belford, Corinda, Kirkton and other neighbourhoods was held last Thursday night in Mr R…

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Original Correspondence. Bridge at Glendon. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 7

SIR,—While reading the report of your Corinda correspondent of a meeting held to advocate the election of a low level bridge at Glendon, I was very much struck with a remark made by one of…

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Reduced Railway Rates

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 2

ON the 1st of August the Railway Authorities very kindly reduced the freight on parcels to such an extent that it costs next to nothing to send Boots, Drapery, etc., etc…

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Siding at Liddell. Govt. Railways of N.S. Wales, Sydney, 16th Sept., 1891

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 3

Sir,- With reference to providing additional siding accommodation at Liddell, I have the honor to inform you that on further consideration the…

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Trustees Brandy Creek Road. Public Works Department. Sydney, 11th September, 1891

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 September 1891 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to the complaint of Mr G.L[?]bridge in regard to the refusal of his co-trustee, Mr G. Loder, to sign cheques for payment of money due to contractors in…

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Erecting a Suspension Bridge. (From Monday's Echo.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 7

A very interesting ceremony was performed at the head of Long Bay this afternoon, when the first cable in connection with a suspension bridge built for tramway purposes by the North Sydney…

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Road Paterson to Vacy. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1891 · page 7

SIR,—Will you allow me a small space in your columns to draw the attention of the Councillor having supervision of that portion of road between Vacy and Paterson, to its almost impassable state…

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Killed by a Train. [By Telegraph]. SYDNEY, Friday evening

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 September 1891 · page 3

MR. ARREY, a well known bootmaker, of George-street, was killed last night whilst attempting to get into a moving train at the Summer Hill station…

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The Maitland Mercury. Saturday, September 26, 1891. Original Correspondence. Bingleburra Road. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1891 · page 4

SIR,—Allow me spare in your valuable paper to draw attention to the unjust manner in which some of the residents of this locality are treated as regards the distribution of the money expended on…

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A Tramp Printer's Pipe

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1891 · page 7

Did your ever, gentle reader, stand face to face with a tramp printer's pipe? Did your delicate, pink-tinted nostrils ever inhale the plain-spoken aroma that clustery about the instrument with…

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The Municipal Roads Vote. an Increase Promised. [By Telegraph]. Sydney, Tuesday Evening

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 September 1891 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Minister for Works, in reply to a question, said the Government intends to have an additional sum placed…

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Road Grant. Department of Public Works, Sydney. 22nd Sep,. 1891

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 September 1891 · page 4

Sir,- I am directed to acknowladge the receipt of the petition presented by you from residents of Glennies Creek for yearly grant for the roads braching from the M…

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Appointment of Trustee. Department of Public Works, Roads under Trustees, Sydney, 25th September, 1891

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 September 1891 · page 4

Sir,— I am diected to inform you that in accordance with your recommendation of the 21st inst., the Secretarry for Public Works has approved of the appointment of Mr Thos…

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A Northern Train Derailed. the Fireman Killed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 October 1891 · page 4

THE express train arrived at Singleton about two hours overdue last Wednesday night, and it subsequently transpired that the delay had been occasioned…

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