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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1892

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1892 · page 3

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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Singleton Police Court Saturday, 30Th January. (Before Messrs R. Read and Robert Faulkner, J's.P. Travelling Without Railway Ticket

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 4

JAMES MUNRO was brought up on a charge of travelling on the railway without a ticket. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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The Brighton Horror. Tub Railway Guard Found Guilty

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1892 · page 1

The inquest ou the body of the Little girl, Edith' Jeal, aged five, who i '& found murdered and fearfully in a shed at Brighton on…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 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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The Victorian Railways. (Argus, Feb. 1.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 3

The new Victorian Minister of Railways, Mr. Wheeler, is working with the commissioners in a much more businesslike manner than did his predecessor, and instead of communicating his ideas to…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 4

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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Trial in a Railway Carriage

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 February 1892 · page 4

At Bridgend County Court, Judge Williams had to hear an action in which £50 was claimed as compensation for damages caused by careless driving. The evidences…

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A Sad Railway Accident

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1892 · page 1

As a gatekeeper named Daniel Fox, aged 65, was standing on Friday night with a lamp. to allow a train from Coburg (Vie.) to pass the Brunswick…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1892 · page 6

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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Elderslie Bridge. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 3

SIR,—I understand that the timber for decking the Elderslie Bridge is condemned, and that it will be six months before a sufficient supply of tallow wood can be obtained to finish the job. Now, sir,…

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Webber's Creek Road. Public Works Department, Sydney, 3rd Feb., 1892

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 4

Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 29th December last, urging the necessity for a further grant for the repair of the Webber's Creek Road,…

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Our Highly-favoured Road Contractors. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 3

SIR,—You will much oblige me by inserting these few lines in your paper, as I feel it necessary through the medium of the Press to speak on matters which may be interesting to the public,…

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Our Railways. What Mr. M'millan Says

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 4

Speaking at a meeting in Sydney last night week, on the political situation, Mr. M'Millan M.L.A., made references to the position of our railways,…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 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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Serious Railway Accident. (Newcastle Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 6

A very serious railway accident occurred at Adamstown on Wednesday afternoon, but fortunately no lives were sacrificed. Between 2 and 3 o'clock a train, consisting of an engine, 15 loaded…

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Fatal Railway Accident. a Clergyman's Wife Killed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 February 1892 · page 4

A FATAL railway accident, resulting in the death of Mrs Tydeman, wife of the Rev. H. Tydeman, Rochdale, occurred at Arnelff (near Sydney) railway…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1892 · page 3

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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The Railway Bridge, An Unfounded Rumor as to its Safety

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 2

During the past few days a rumour has been circulated about town to the effect that the railway bridge has been rendered so, unsafe through the ravages of white…

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The Redbournberry Bridge Another Alleged Approach Defect

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 February 1892 · page 2

ON Saturday last, at the invitation of the Mayor of South Singleton (Aid. W. Burnett), a representative of the A[?]un proceeded to the Redbournberry…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 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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