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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1892

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Fatal Railway Accident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 6 July 1892 · page 4

On Sunday morning the body of a man was found terribly, mutilated on the railway lino about one-eighth of a mile on the Sydney side of Mount…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 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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Bicycle Road Race

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 2

The bicycle road race promoted by the Bicycle Club club off on Thursday afternoon. The wind was rather strong, and at times interfered with the…

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Throwing a Woman Over a Bridge'

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 7

The railway stoker, Harry Walker, of Mirfield, was indicted at Leeds Assizes, in May, for the murder of Mary Ann Chapman, whom he was…

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Woodford Flat Road. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 8

SIR,—I beg to enclose copy of a communication received from Mr. Brunker, M.P., a few days ago, and will be glad if you will kindly give it a place in Saturday's issue…

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Petition for a Road. Department of Lands, Sydney, 2nd July, 1802

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 2

Sir,-In reply to your letter of the 15th ultimo, I have the honor to inform you that the petition signed by Messrs. M'Manus, Flick and others for a road on…

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The Corinda-Belford Road. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 7th July. 1802

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 2

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of letter of the 2nd inst., presented by you from Mr R.C.M Douall, of Belford, re state of the corinda Belford road, and to…

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Official Correspondence. Mb A. J. GOULD, M.P., has kindly handed us the following letters for publication:— Bridge Over First Creak. Public Works Department, Sydney, 4th July, 1802

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 26th April last, in regard to the repair of the bridge over First Creek on the road Singleton to Boyce's at Glendon, I am…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1892 · page 7

Below are theihours 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 Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1892 · page 6

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

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Official Correspondence. Mr A. J. Gould, M.P., has kindly handed us the following letters for publication:— Road from Kelman's Gate to Glendon Road. Public Works Department, Sydney, 7th July, 1892

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 July 1892 · page 4

SIR,—"With reference to the petition presented by you from Messrs James Kelman, John Moore, and others, residents of Kirkton and…

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Siding Accommodation at Liddell. Govt. Railways of N. S. Wales, Secretary's Office, Sydney, 8th July, 1892

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 July 1892 · page 4

SIR,—With reference to to the application of Mr W. Pearse for additional siding accommodation at Liddell, I have the honor to inform you that…

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The Maitland Mercury. Thuesday, July 14, 1892. the North Coast Railway

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1892 · page 4

A CORRESPONDENT has brought under our notice the nature of the reply, made shortly before the closing of the last session of Parliament, by the Minister of Works to Mr…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1892 · page 2

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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In a Lady's Train

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 4

Mr. Labouchere writes in London Truth:—One day last week a friend of mine walked down Piccadilly behind a lady who was wearing a dress fitted with the long train now in vogue. Opposite the…

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A Train Overturned by a Cyclone

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 3

The mail train from Agram to Brod was struck by a cyclone at the Nowska railway station on the evening of May 29. Two carriages of the first and…

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Attempt to Wreck a Train The Engine Capsized. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 2

ANOTHER attempt to wreeck a train reported from Ireland. A special train had been engaged to convey selectors to East Clare, where Mr…

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Serious Strike of Miners. a Bridge Blown up. [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 3

IN reference to the strike of miners at Idaho, the Governor of the State has declared the county of Borsey in a state of rebellion. Further attacks…

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Visit of Railway Commissioners to Maitland. Deputation From the Borough Council

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 4

On Thursday afternoon Mr. Eddy, Chief Railway Commissioner, and Mr. Fehon, one of his colleagues, came to West Maitland and received a deputation from the Borough Council. The Commissioners…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1892 · page 7

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

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