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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1894

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Road Singleton to Jerry's Plains. Department Public Works, Roads under Trustees

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 4

Sir,—I am directed to inform you that, in accordance with your recommendation of the 18th instant, the Sceretary of the 18th instant, the…

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Railway Accident. a Narrow Escape. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 3

As elderly lady, Mrs Milligan, was knocked down on the railway line near Kogerah station this morning and had a very narrow escape for life. Mrs…

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A Fast Train

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 16

" I cannot tell a lie, father," etc.—G. Washington. " I had my first ride upon a lightning express train last week," said the New York drummer. "During two hours of the trip the momentum was…

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The Brisbane Mail Train

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 2

In another column will be found printed a memorandum and a letter from Mr Lambton, the Under-Sceretary of the Postal Department, which…

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Railway Time Table

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 13

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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A Train Mystery. Murdered and Robbed. [By Cable.] London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

A MURDER mystery is reported from Paris. The body of a gentleman, recognised as that of a traveller by the Lyons express train, has been…

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Narrabri-moree Railway Meeting of Public Works Committee. The Line to be Carried out. [By Telegrapgh.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

A MEETING of the Public Works Committee was held this afternoon, to consider the proposed railway from Narrabri to Morce. After a lengthy…

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Victorian Railways. a Wanton Waste

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 4

THE London Economist comments adversely on waste of money in Victoria on the construction of railways which offer no probability of proving…

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Roads. Department of Lands, Sydney. 11th Jan., 1891

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 4

Sir,—In reply to your letter of the 19th nit. I have the honor to inform you that preliminary notification of road from a confirmed road in the east boundary of J…

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Rumoured Removal of Railway Workshops

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 4

FROM SINGLETON.—A deputation from the South Singleton Municipal Council, comprising The Mayor, Aldermen Miner and McGowan, waited upon the Singleton Borough Council after its meeting on…

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Proposed Alterations in the Train Service

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 January 1894 · page 2

Mr. Mathieson, Chief Commissioner for Queensland Railways, has had another interview with Mr. Kidd regarding the question of an alteration in the railway mail time-tables between here and Brisbane…

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Terrible Railway Accident London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 2

A TERRIBLE collision occurred to-day between two express trains at Hackens[?]all, New Jersey, about twelve milt- from New York. The accident was caused by…

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Rumoured Removal of Railway Employees. Public Meeting of Residents

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 2

A REPUBLIC meeting of residents of the town and district, convened by the Mayors of Singleton and South Singleton, to protest against the rumoured removal of a number…

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The Victoria Bridge. Public Meeting in West Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 January 1894 · page 2

Yesterday evening a public meeting of the inhabitants of West Maitland, called by the Mayor in answer to a requisition was held in the Council Chamber, Town Hull, fcr the purpose of taking…

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The Railway Engine Depot at Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 January 1894 · page 4

The following letter from the Railway Commissioners was received to-day by Mr. Poppenhagen in reply to a request that a deputation appointed at the public meeting held on Monday evening last…

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The Railway Engine Depot at Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 5

The following letter from the Railway Commissioners was received to-day by Mr. Poppenhaen in reply to a request that a deputation appointed at the public meeting held on Monday evening last,…

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Railway Concession for Our Half-holiday People. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 January 1894 · page 5

SIR,—In speaking to a Maitland friend of mine the other day, he informed me that special rates were charged on the railway between Maitland and Newcastle on the…

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Victoria Bridge, Wallis' Creek

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1894 · page 2

SIR,—During a time like the present, when our people are positively hungry and want through lack of employment, it is the duty of all to search carefully for some means by which we can do the most…

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The Girl in the "Daisy" Train

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1894 · page 6

The girl who plays lawn tennis Has had her share of praise ; The girl who swings in the hammock Is the topic of poets' lays ;…

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Weekly Excursions to Newcastle. N. S. Wales Govt. Railways, Secretary's Office, Sydney, 22nd January, 1891

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 January 1894 · page 3

Dear Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 20th instant, asking that cheap return tickets might be issued on Thursdays…

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