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Hunter Valley · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1900

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The Northorn Railways

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 May 1900 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners returned to Sydney on Saturday from their annual inspection of the northern lines beyond Newcastle. They report the country…

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Transvaal War Escape of New South Wales Volunteers. Brilliant Work of the British Commanders. the 'Rish-american Bridge Riotous. the Fight on the Vet River. Bravery of the Western Australians Capture of Winberg. Relief Column for Mafeking. Splendid Work of the Colonial Troops. London, May 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 May 1900 · page 3

Trooper G. Whittington, of the New South Wales Lancers, and Milverton J. Ford, shooing smith of the New South Wales First Australian Horse, who were captured by the Boers while…

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Complaints About Road

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 2

A few weeks ago the ARGUA drew attention to a danger on the road to Jerry's Plains, near Maison Dieu, through the department having dug a devp drain…

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A Sad Death at Singleton. Result of a Railway Accident. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 3

The roll of railway fatalities was added to this morning, when Mr. Parcy Bruderlin, 24 years of age, died in the hospital about eight o'clock as a result of injuries which befull him at the local…

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That Railway Report. Singleton to Parramatta Proposal. Mr Stuart's Statements Publicly [?]

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 4

A MEETING of those concerned in the project or direct railway communication between Singleton and Parramatta was held at the local Council…

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The Railway Accident Case

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 May 1900 · page 2

We learnt from the hospital by telephone message last night that there was still no change for the better in the condition of Mr Percy Braderlin, who was injured at…

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The Singleton Railway Fatality. a Coroner's Inquiry Held

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 May 1900 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon an investigation was conducted by Mr. H. Pinchin, Coroner, into the circumstances of the death that day of Mr. Percy Bruderlin, a railway employe from injuries…

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Serious Tramway Accident. Several Persons Seriously Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 May 1900 · page 3

A serious accident occurred in Bay-street, Rockdale, yesterday afternoon, through which a number of people who were riding on the footboard of a tramway car were more of less seriously injured. It…

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The Railway Commissioners at Allandale

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 12

On Friday a deputation consisting of Messrs. Gen. Brown, J.P., J. Love, J.P., and J. Doyle, J.P., H. Bridge, and J. A. Goldsbury of Cessnock; C. Holmes, M. Capp, and W. Campbell, of Rothbury;…

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A Sad Death at Singleton. Result of a Railway Accident. Singleton

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 6

The roll, of railway fatalities was added to this morning, when Mr. Perey Bruderlin, 24 years of age, died in the hospital about eight o'clock as a result of injuries which befelt him at the local…

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The Railway Fatality

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 May 1900 · page 3

ON Thursday afternoon an inquest was held at the Hospital, touching the circumstances of the death of the young man, Percy Branderlin, who died…

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Explosion of an Oil Train

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 May 1900 · page 3

A goods train collided ia a railway tunnel at Philadelphia with the remit; that four of the oil cars exploded. The engine driver, fireman, and (our tramps who were on the train, were killed…

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Road Repairs Wanted

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 May 1900 · page 2

Mr Dight, M.P., is in receipt of the following letter from the Department of Public Works:—" I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of…

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Railway Catastrophe in America

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1900 · page 2

Two goods trains collided in a tunnel near Philadelphia. 4 oil cars exploded, and an engine driver, fireman, and 4 others were killed, and 25…

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Validity of a Railway By Law

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 May 1900 · page 2

It was held on Friday by the Full Court that the by-law preventing a railway passenger purchasing a ticket at an intermediate station in his fourney from one…

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Railway Station Improvements

Singleton Argus · Thursday 17 May 1900 · page 2

The northern and—to quote railway parlance-of the Singleton station platform is being widened to its full extent for the use of the travelling public. A goodly…

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New Zealand Midland Railway

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 May 1900 · page 3

The Midland Railway debenture holders, are petitioning Mr. Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, for a partial reimbursement of loss amounting to £1,250,000…

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Serious Tramway Accident

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1900 · page 11

A serious accident occurred in Bay-street, Rockdale, on the 10th instant, through which a Dumber of people who were riding on the footboard of a tramway car were more of less seriously injured. It…

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The Werris Creek-Wellington Railway

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1900 · page 4

The sectional committee of the Public Works Committee visited Tamworth on Tuesday and took evidence in regard to the proposed line of railway from Werris Creak to Wellington. Seven witnesses…

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Important to Railway Travellers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 May 1900 · page 16

On Friday the Full Court, consisting of the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Owen, and Mr. Justice Cohen, dealt with a matter which is interesting to excursionists and those who use our railways rather for business…

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