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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1893

309 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 16

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

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 July 1893 · page 5

THE Railway Commissioners have replied to the Clerk of Awards request for a Court of Conciliation respecting the alleged grievances of the railway…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 July 1893 · 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 until further…

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Road Singleton to Boyce's

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 July 1893 · page 4

Department of Public Works, Sydney, 3rd July, 1893. Sir,—I am directed to inform you that, in accordance with your…

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Deplorable Case. a Whole Family on the Roads

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 July 1893 · page 1

THE Mount Victoria correspondent of the Lithgow Mercury of July 7 mentions a case of charity:—A man and his wife and two children, the…

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Official Correspondence. Mr A. J. GOULD, M.P., has kindly handed us the following letters for publication:— Jerry's Plains Road. Department Public Works, Sydney, 3rd July, 1893

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 12 July 1893 · page 4

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of a letter of the 23rd ult. presented by you from Rev. E. Huband-Smith, Jerry's Plains,…

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Closing Roads. (To the Editor of the Maitland Mercury.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1893 · page 7

SIR,—I beg to draw the attention of those concerned to the new system of locking up our public roads. I have travelled a deal, but never before heard of such a system. I…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 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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Sensation in the Mail Train a Man Attempts Suicide

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 4

WHEN the up train to Sydney arrived in Armidale on Thursday morning there was a scene of considerable excitement. As the train was…

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Fatal Tram Accident

Singleton Argus · Saturday 15 July 1893 · page 3

Mr PATRICK BURKE, a travelling representative of Messrs Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, stock agents, was on Wednesday night run over and…

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Opening of the Aberdeen Bridge. Public Meetings

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1893 · page 2

PURSUANT to notice, a public meeting was held at the School of Arts on Saturday evening for the purpose of taking steps to assist in carrying out…

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The Railway Revenue. (Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1893 · page 2

The financial year, so far as the railway revenue is concerned, came to an end a few days ago. The "year" begins on the 1st July and ends the 30th June. A pretty…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 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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Cooper's Flat Road. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 12th July, 1893

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 July 1893 · page 3

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of letter of the 1st inst., presented by you from Messrs A. L. Stacy, S. M. Blaxland, John Hassell,…

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A Recent Tram Accident. Death of the Victim. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 July 1893 · page 3

THE girl Agnes Moffatt, aged 10, who was knocked down by a tram while crossing the line near Goulburn-street last Thursday, died this morning from…

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On the Bridge

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 5

A traveller in one of the southern states of the Union, who was in haste to reach a certain railway station undertook to cross a high trestle bridge nearly a quarter of a mile long. As he neared the…

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Holding the Bridge

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 1893 · page 8

A company of men detached from the Third Regiment and rubbed through the forest at a double-quick without regard to formation. The battle has been riging on the left for…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 July 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 ran until further…

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Opening of the Aberdeen Bridge

The Scone Advocate · Friday 21 July 1893 · page 2

IT has been definitely decided that this grand structure is to be officially declared open for the use of the public by Mr…

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Brandy Creek Road. Public Works Department, Sydney, 13th July, 1893

Singleton Argus · Saturday 22 July 1893 · page 5

Sir,—With rrferencr to thr letter dated the Ist April last, forwarded by you from Mr C. A. Doyle, of Goorangoola, asking for a grant of £200 for…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 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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