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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1892

378 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 10 of 19

A Tram Accident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 22 June 1892 · page 3

A boy named Maurice Lovy, aged 15, whilst crossing between at Gippes-street to-day was Mocked down by the motor, which passed over…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1892 · page 7

Below are the hours at which the through trains between Sydney and Brisbane and between Sydney Newcastle, Maitland, and northern and north-western towns are timed to run from December 1…

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Suicide in a Train

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

On the arrival of the Bristol and Leeds express at Pontypool-road on Thursday afternoon, May 12, the body of a gentleman who had committed…

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ENGLISH & Form News. From English files to hand dated May 20th, we take the following:— A Woman Thrown Over a Bridge

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

On the night of May 12th a dreadful tragedy occurred at Dewsbury between 9 and 10 o'clock. Harry Walker, an engine fireman, of Mirefield, in the…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 8

Below are the hours at which the through trains between Sydney and Brisbane and between Sydney Newcastle, Maitland, and northern and north-western towns are timed to run from December 1…

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The Assault in the Railway Carriage

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

On May 12, before Sir Peter Edlin Q.C., the Hon. Patrick Greville Nugent was indicted for assaulting Marion S. Price, in a first-class railway…

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Words of Comfort to a Tramp

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 4

"I never saw such impudent creatures as these tramps," said a woman to the huckster who had stopped in front of the farm house. " There was one along here this morning and…

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Re Canal or Tramway From Port Stephens to the Hunter. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1892 · page 3

SIR,—In yours of the 21st inst. I have read an article under the heading of Bullahdelah requirements, and signed by H. E. Dee. This article in part treats on the above subject. I quite agree…

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The White's Falls Road

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 4

Department of Public Works, Sydney, Juno 29, 1892. Sir,—I am directed to inform you that in accordance with your…

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The Jerry's Plains Bridge. General Post Office, Sydney, 29th June, 1992

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 4

Sir,—Referring to the communication presented by you on the 13th inst. from the Rev. E. Huband-Smith, Messrs, James Cullen, Herbert Tudor…

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Rix's Creek Bridge. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 28th June, 1892

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 4

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge tho receipt of your letter of the 25th inst. re dangerous state of the Rix's Creek Bridge, and to inform you that…

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Road Trustees. Dept. of Public Works, Sydney, 30th June, 1892

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 4

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th inst re road from M.N. road at Rix's Creek via Glennie's, etc., and as to…

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An Englishman's Opinion of the Railway Commissioners

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 4

The following extract from a letter to Mr. J. Harris, M.L.A., Victoria, from a gentleman occup[?] ing a leading position in one of the principal railway companies of Great Britain, will be read…

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The Railway Cattle Yards. The Commissioners Arrive To-day Deputation of Stock Dealers

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 2

THE Railway, Commissioners (Messts Eddy,Fehon and oliver), who during the week have been on a tour of inspection along, the Northern line…

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Robbery at a Railway Station. a Safe Carried Away. Season Ticket-holders as " Dead Heads." [By Telegraph]. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 2

Two safes, containing a large sum of money, were carried away from the Albert Park railway station at an early hour .this morning. The robbery is…

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Official Correspondence. Mr A. J. Gould, M. P., has kindly handed us the following letters for publication:— Road from Kelly's Brush, Department of Public Works, Sydney, 28th June, 1892

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 July 1892 · page 4

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th inst., re state of road from Kelly's Brush, to the Main Paterson Road…

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Another Railway Robbery in Victoria. (Argus.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1892 · page 8

After a period of quiet the thieves have returned to their favourite occupation of robbing railway stations of their safes, and at their first essay have secured the large sum of £300. The Albert-park…

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Knocked Down by a Train a Swagwoman's Misfortune. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 2

As the mixed train from Mittagong was approaching the Picton Station this morning an old woman carrying a swag, whilst crossing the viaduct, was…

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Political Hostility in Ireland. Attempt to Wrack a Train. [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 3

NEWS has been received of a dastardly attempt to wreck a train in Ireland. Three hundred supporters of Dr. O'Connor, a M'Carthyite candidate,…

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The Railway Commissioners Visit. New Cattle Yards to be Erected

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioners (Messrs Eddy, Oliver and Fehon) accompanied by Messrr. 1). Kircaldie, Chief Traffic Manager, W. J. Foxley, Engineer for…

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