Branxton. Killed on the Railway
A man whose name is unknown, between 35 and 40 years of age, about 5ft. 6in. in height, and thick set, wearing a dark blue serge suit, grey tweed cap, brown canvas shoes, soft…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1905
684 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 17 of 35
The Very Latest. London, Friday afternoon. Railways in China
France is cordially co-operating with England in the construction of railways intended to open the Yunnan, China…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Remarkable Tram Accident
When a Ramsgate tramcar was descending the East Cliff it toppled over, falling 70ft. Five persons were hurt. There were miraculous escapes…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Commissioners' Report
The report of the Railway Commissioners for the year ended 30th June, 1905, is to hand, and contains some well compiled information upon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bridge Opening Meeting
If not largely attended the meeting held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night last to consider the advisableness of taking steps to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cycling. Speedwell Road Race. Victory for Fraser
Favourable weather conditions prevailed on Saturday for the Great NOrthern Speedwell Bicycle Race, promoted by Messrs. Bonnett and wood, which took place from Singleton to Newcastle, a distance of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shocking Railway Fatality. Man Killed Between Greta and Branxton
The Sydney to Tamworth passenger train ran over an unknown man on Saturday afternoon between Greta and Branxton. The driver…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Fatalities at Perth Two Men Killed
On Saturday Frederick Page, railway porter, died at the Perth Hospital from injuries received through being struck by a locomotive at the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Collison
[?] train from Spremberg, Prussia,[?] collision yesterday with a train [?]litz. Two of the carriages of the [?]in were telescoped, and 20 people…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Brisbane Mail Train. Important Alteration Proposed
During the visit of the Railway Commissioners to Brisbane last week, on their return journey from the North Coast district, they had a conference with Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Brisbane Mail Train. Alterations in Running
The New South Wales Railway Commissioners had a conference with the Queensland Commissioner in Brisbane in saturday on the subject of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Car Regulations
A Royal Commission has been appointed inquire into the Acts and Regulations [?]verning the traffic of motor cars. Vis[?] Selby (Mr. William Court Gully) is the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Scientific Control of Wine. the Road to Renewed Prosperity
Mr Van de Velde, writing in the "Australian Vigneron," says that he considers the road to renewed prosperity is by the scientific control of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rival Railway Routes
When visiting Wellington some months ago the Minister of Works (Mr. A. C. Lee) was waited upon by a deputation from the Wellington Railway League. It urged tho construction of a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dunolly Bridge
Mr. Henry York, Mayor of Singleton, has convened a meeting of the residents of the town and district to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate the opening of the Dunolly Ford…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bishop's Bridge
The Bishop's Bridge and Sawyer's Gully Progress Committee met at Mr. J. Farrell's last evening for their usual monthly meeting. The following members were present—Messrs. G. E. Edwards…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Dunolly Bridge
The Dunolly, bridge across the river Hunter; at Singleton, is nearing completion, and now presents an imposing appearance. As will be perceived by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Brisbane Mall Train. Important Alteration Contemplated
During the visit of the Railway Com-missioners to Brisbane last week, on their return journey from the North Coast district, they had a conference with Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Brisbane Mail Train. Important Alteration Proposed
During the visit of the Railway Commissioners to Brisbane last week on the return journey from the North Coast [?]they had a conference with Mr.[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Ex-soldier's Sad Story. 206 Miles on a Goods Train
Walter Gardner, 20, butcher, was charged at Acton with travelling on the Great Western railway, from New Milford to Acton, without paying his fare…
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