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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1892

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Appointment of a Trustee. Department of Public Works, Roads under Trustees, Sydney 7th March, 1892

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 4

SIR,—I am directed to inform you that in accordance with your recommendation of the 29th ult., the Secretary for Public Works has approved…

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State Socialism in the Assembly. Rejection of a Private Railway Bill

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 4

IN the Assembly, a few nights ago, a bill to authorise the construction by private company of a railway to Dural from the main fine, was rejected…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 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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Railway Fatality, at Maitland. Unpleasant Local Rumors

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 March 1892 · page 3

ON Monday evening last a young woman whoseo name has been given as "Stanton" was attempting to enter the 8,20 Newcastle train, at Maitland,…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

SIR,—Would you kindly grant me space in your correspondence column to supply two or three items, which unfortunately were omitted in my report of the meeting held in the School of Arts…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 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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[?]he Recent Fatal Railway Accident at West Maitland. the Inquest Resumed

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 8

Yesterday, at the courthouse, West Maitland, before Mr. Brooks, coroner, the inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Elizabeth Annie Jane Stanton, who was killed at the West Maitland…

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The Suspension of the Victorian Railway Commissioners. (Herald.) Melbourne

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 4

The Cabinet held a meeting this morning, and resolved to recommend the Governor to forthwith suspend the Railway Commiseioners. Messrs. Francis (general traffic manager), Renwick…

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Road Making. (To the Edittr of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 3

SIR,—Having occasion to drive up to the head of the Paterson River a few days ago, I was much struck by the outlandish way in which the road is laid out. It seems to me from the time you leave…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 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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Mr. Black's Railway Pass

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 4

On Monday evening Mr. W. P. Crick, M.L.A., in his capacity as chairman cf the select committee appointed on the 17th December to inquire and report upon the application for a free pass made by…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 8

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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Mr Black's Railway Pass

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 2

MR W. P. CRICK, M.L.A., in his capacity as chairman of the select committee appointed on the 17th December to inquire and report upon…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1892 · page 6

Below are the hours at which the through [?] 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 Inverell Railway. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1892 · page 3

SIR,—Having some interest in the Inverell district, I notice with much surprise that during the debate on the loan estimates, Mr. J. N. Brunker is reported to have urged…

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Killed by a Train

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1892 · page 1

On Friday last, a man named Hugh Curry, aged 35, was found dead on the railway line at Blacktown, in the Parramatta district. Deceased was on…

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Gowrie-street Bridge. Department of Public Works, Sydney, March 11, 1892

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1892 · page 4

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9th instant forwarding letter from the Municipal Council of South Singleton…

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The Warkworth Bridge. Department of Public Works, Sydney, March 22, 1892

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 30 March 1892 · page 4

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th inst re dangerous state of the planking of the Warkworth Bridge, and to…

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The Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 31 March 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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An Open Letter. to the Chief Commissioner for Railways

The Scone Advocate · Saturday 2 April 1892 · page 1

DEAR SIR,—The situation is one in which you may calculate on receiving the sympathy of the great body of the community. You have taken a certain…

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