The Hawkesbury Bridge
A discussion took place in the Assembly with regard to the Hawkesbury Bridge, and as to the stability of the structure. Upon inquiry at the Railway Commissioners office it is ascertained, says…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1900
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Bishop's Bridge Cricketers' Ball
On Friday evening last the cricketers gave their annual ball in Mr. H. Sayyer's Hall, when about sixty couples indulged in dancing to the sweet strains of the plano and violin, manipulated by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mercury Junior. the Love Bridge
Two little feet upon the stairs. Two little arms were open wide, Two little hands would bar the way, Trying to reach from side to side…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Government and the Railway Commissioners. Policy As to Proposed New Lines
From time to time misunderstanding seems to arise in regard to the position of the Railway Commissioners in relation to proposed new lines of railway. In speaking on the subject yesterday,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Transvaal War. the Pursuit of De Wet. a Boer Raid on the Railway. Surprise for the Boers. the Finances of Colonial Soldiers. the Command in South Africa. London, Oct. 12
Lord Robert reports that Command[?] Da Wer, who was dislodged from the V[?]ost Hills by Brigadier-General Brabant and Colonel De Lisle. has been driven to the north of the Vast River…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Road Matter
SIR,—Will you kindly allow his a small spoon briefly to call attention to that portion at the road comprising the recent deviation—Murrall's Hill to Mul[?]ing Bridge. The road is formed [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Bridge of Sand
Something now and interesting about ants was learned by a florist recently. For a week or so he had been bothered by ants that got ino boxes of seeds which rested on a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Department
ANNUAL, as the discussion of the estimates comes on, we have an arraignment of the Railway Commissioners for alleged misdoings. We cannot of course assume that, being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Railway Proposal—singleton to Wyong
At the School of Arts, Broke, on Saturday night a public meeting was held to further the movement of a loup line of railway to connect Singleton with Wyong. Mr. R. T. Blaxland, of Murinbin, presided…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kruger's Soliloquy. in a Railway Car
THE [?] must be winning: Boths will[?] That half [?] and the [?] ill-[?], down-hearted, shaken by the wi[?] of Mister Roberts—whom the Lord confound…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →North Coast Railway
THE Premier's speech at the turning of the first sod of the Lismore-Casino railway, appears to have revived the agitation for the construction of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Road Contracts
We would direct attention to an advertisement which appears elsewhere in this issue inviting tenders for certain road works in this district, one of which is for the road…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Bridge of Coffins
A BRIDGE of coffins was made by the British troops during the China war of 1860, on their march to Pekin. A few days after the taking of the Takn…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Bridge of Coffins
A BRIDGE of coffins was made by the British tooopa during the China war of 1860, on their march to Pekin. A few days after the taking of the Taku…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Local and General News. Timor Road—Murphy's Hill
Mr. R. G. D. FitzGerald, M.L.A., has received information that the necessary survey of the above has been made, and that the plan is cow being prepared for final…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Winter Railway
The most curious railway in the world, which is only in use during, the winter, is that between Cronstadt and Oranlenbaum, which is laid upon the [?]. Its success has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Kruger's Soliloquy. in a Railway Car
The Rednecks must be winning; Botha writes That half his men arc missing, and the rest Ill-fed, down-hearted, shaken by the wiles Of Mister Roberts— whom the Lord confound!…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Singleton Railway Proposal. Singleton
At the School of Arts, Broke, on Saturday night a public meeting was held, to further the movement of a loop line of railway to connect Singleton with Wyong. Mr. R. T. Blaxtand, of Murinbin, presided…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →A Bread Carter Attacked by Tramps
A carter named John Johnson, in the employ of a Mr. Godfrey, a storekeeper it Springwood, on the Blue Mountains, was brutally assaulted by two tramps whilst…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Railway Fuel Bill
It is reported by the Railway Commissioners that the increase in the selling price of coal will probably cause a large addition to their annual expenditure. It may be…
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