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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1893

309 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 16

Original Correspondence. the Brisbane Mail Train. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1893 · page 7

SIR,—In the interest of retrenchment, revenue, and the travelling public, I beg to suggest for the consideration of the railway authorities that this train should in future…

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The Aberdeen Bridge. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 7

SIR,—I see by your issue of the 3rd inst. that some one has attempted in the name of "Scrutator" to rush into print about my last correspondence, but knowing at all times how readily you give…

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The Singleton—Jerry's Plains Road Dept. of Public Works Sydney, 29th May, 1893

Singleton Argus · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 4

SIR,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of letter of the 27th inst. presented by you from Mr James Ball of Jerry's Plains, re bad state of…

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In the Mail Train

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 2

Passengers from Sydney to Singleton by the mail train on Sunday night had a whole history of the flood during their trip. This history began with a…

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Bridge Over Glennie's Creek. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 8th June, 1893

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 3

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of petition presented by you from residents of Camberwell Ravensworth asking for the…

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Railway Traffic

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 14 June 1893 · page 2

On Sunday news was received in Singleton that the flood waters had damaged the temporary line which had been laid at Ravonsworth when the…

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

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 3

SIR.—Your Aberdeen correspondent is true to his convictions, and represents the type of man who has piled "Pelion on Ossa" in the way of debt on the colony. Spend money…

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Original Correspondebe. the Brisbane Mail Train. (To the Editer of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1893 · page 3

SIR,—In last week's Mercury I saw complaints of the inconvenience caused by the above train not stopping at stations north of Singleton when required. I do not think…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 June 1893 · 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 until further…

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The Redbournberry Bridge After the Flood

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 5

IT will be remembered that the great flood in March last rendered the abutment of the Redbouruberry Bridge on the Singleton side so very…

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CORRESPONDENCE The N.S.W. People's Railways. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 4

SIR,—Nearly all over Australia to-day is to be seen the sad results of party politicians and their class legislation in the past. We find the many…

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The Railways

Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 4

A PORTION of the Sydney Press has been giving great prominence lately to what is alleged to be widespread dissatisfaction, on the part of railway…

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The Railway Grievance

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 June 1893 · page 2

The guards and others concerned on Friday forwarded their memorial in connection with the grievances they complain of The Railway…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1893 · page 2

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 until further…

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The Railway Troubles. The Commissioners Position. [By Telegraph]. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 June 1893 · page 2

IT is understood that the Railway Commissioners will not accede to the request from a section of the railway employees to receive a deputation…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1893 · 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 until further…

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The Railway Trouble

The Scone Advocate · Friday 23 June 1893 · page 3

A FULL explanation by the Railway Commissioners in connection with the action they propose to take concerning the dispute with the engine drivers,…

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Leaving a Moving Train. a Lady's Feet Crushed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 2

MRS SOEMON of Victoria-street, Petersham, was admitted to the Parramatta District Hospital on Thursday morning, with both her feet…

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Road to Mount Thorley. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 5

SIR,—I should like through the medium of your columns to direct the attention of the Road Superintendent to the deplorably bad state of a portion…

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Second Sheet to the Maitland Mercury. Saturday, June 24, 1893. the Rail-way Service Dispute

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 4

OTHER meetings of the railway employes are to be held, at which the Commissioners' recently-published explanation of their position in the so-called dispute will be discussed…

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