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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1897

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A Much-needed Bridge. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 3

SIR,—I notice in your columns that an effort is being made by the resi-dents of Kurrindar and lower Belford to urge upon the Government the…

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Deviation of Road. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 9th October, 1897

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 2

Sir,—I am directed to acknowledge receipt of letter of the 7th October, forward by you from the Branxton Road Trust, re deviation of road from…

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Railways in China

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 5

The proposed loan which was to have been financed by Mr. E. T. Hooley; for the construction of railways in China, has been abandoned…

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To-day's News by Wire. Sydney. the Moree—inverell Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 5

No delay is to take place in getting the Moree—Inverell railway under way. When seen this morning the Minister of Works stated that a working survey is now in progress and would in all…

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Mores -Inverell Railway. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day the Governor's assent to the Moreo-Inverell Railway Bill was announced…

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Fearful Railway Smash. 28 People Drowned. [By Cable] London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 27 October 1897 · page 3

LATER particulars regarding the railway accident at New York state two care of the train from the bridge into the Hudson River, 50ft. bolow…

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The Railway Casualty on Hudson River

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1897 · page 3

Mr. Chauney Depew, the President of the Hudson Railway Company, suspects foul play in connection with the late accident at Hudson River and has ordered an inquiry…

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Ironbark Creek Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 October 1897 · page 2

This splendid structure, which has been in the course of erection for a considerable trine, is now completed, and will be moved into position to-morrow (Sunday). The bridge has been [?] on…

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Ironbark Creek Bridge

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 5

This splendid structure, which has been in the course of erection for a considerable time, is now completed, and will bo moved into position to-morrow (Sunday). The bridge has been built on…

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Glendon Bridge. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 3

SIR,—For the information of many well-wishers to the movement on foot to obtain a bridge over the Hunter at Glendon, who have, I find, formed an…

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The Narrabri—Pilliga Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 3

The Public Works Committee sat again yesterday, when Mr. R. E Jones, district engineer, roads branch, Department of public Works, was examined with respect to the proposed line from Narrabri to…

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New Corridor Railway Cars

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 3

THE latest addition which the Railway Commissioners have made to their rolling stock is one which cannot fail to be vastly appreciated by…

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Iron Bark. Creek: Railway Bridge. Placing in Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 November 1897 · page 4

The new steel bridge constructed to carry the railway traffic over Ironbark Crook was successfully placed in position yesterday Punctually at 4.30 a.m. special train steamed up to Ironbark…

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A Lady Cyclist Killed. Bun Over by a Tram

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 November 1897 · page 3

On Saturday evening an accident happened at Waverley, by which a lady cyclist, Miss Ida May Stacy, met her death thought corning into col'ision with a passing tram. Miss Stacy, who resided at…

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Railways in China

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 November 1897 · page 5

Mr. E. T. Hooley, the millionaire, has received be legram from his representative in Pekin, China, [?] that the contract of the Syndicate formed by Mr. Hooley for the construction of a line of rall…

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Proposed Glendon Bridge

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 November 1897 · page 2

We learn from a reliable authority that there are favorable prospects of the De partinent acceding to the request of the public to construct a bridge at Glendon…

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A Railway Line in East Africa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 November 1897 · page 3

The Usumbara railway in German East Africa is a failure, and the Reichstag has been asked to complete it…

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Ironbark Creek Railway Bridge

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 12

The new steel bridge constructed to carry the railway traffic over Ironbark Creek was successfully placed in position on Sunday. Punctually at 4.30 a.m. a special train steamed up to Ironbark…

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Railway Extension in South Africa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 5

The railway from Mafeking to Buluwayo, the capital of Matabeleland, was formally opened yesterday by Sir, Alfred Milner, K.C.B., Governor of Cape Colony and High Commissioner for South…

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Railway Concessions to Farmers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 November 1897 · page 12

Our Singleton correspondent writes:—Mr. Gould, M.P., forwards us the following communication for publication in the Mercury columns:—Department of Mines and Agriculture, Sydney, 25th October…

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