Railway Fares
The following letter appears in The Argus:— “Sir,—Is’e only a country yokel, but rest his old bones, f[?]ther sent I to nee[?] s[?]ool in the lang winter n[?]ts, and I larnt to reed weel…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1886
178 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 9
The Railway Accident in Tasmania
An inquest was commenced last week on the body of John Bradshaw, the engine-driver who was killed in the recent railway accident. Mr E. H. Grant, general manager of the main line…
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The first case in connexion with the railway frauds prosecution was commenced in Sydney on Tuesday, when Lionel William Lee and Duncan Macalister were charged as follows :—…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Another Railway Accident in Tasmania. the Engine-driver Killed and Two Passengers Injured. [By Telegraph.] Hobart
A ballast engine and train ran off the Fingal line, at a quarter to 4 o’clock to-day. James Law, the engine-driver, was killed on the spot, and Mr. and Mrs. M’Cabe, passengers, were…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →The Railway Weights. -- a Denial. To the Editor
SIR, -- In your issue of last Friday, in the report of the Corowa Progress Committee meeting, Mr. Scott is reported to have stated that "he weighed 5 bags of potatoes…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Railway Frauds Pro-secutions. Messrs. Lee and M’calister Committed for Trial
The railway frauds case against Mee[?]rs. Lee and M’Alister was resumed on 15th inst., at the Water Police Court, Sydney. Further evidence was given by the employes of firu[?] to whom…
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An accident happened on the railway near Goulburn on Tuesday afternoon. A goods train coming into the Goulburn station was, through the points having been tampered…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →Celebration of the Opening of the Gundagai Railway. [By Telegraph.] Gundagai
The formal opening of the Gundagai branch of the Great Southern Railway line took place yesterday, and it was a brilliant success. It is estimated that fully 3000 people were present,…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Another Railway Accident in Tasmania. an Engine Runs Off a Bridge. Two Lives Lost
Another serious railway accident occurred on the Main Line Railway, Tasmania, on the night, of the 22nd inst. The express train from Launceston went over the iron swing…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Naval Review at Portsmouth. Railway Accident in the Dockyards.—colonial Visitors Injured. [By Submarine Cable.] London, July 24
The grand naval review at Portsmouth to which many of the colonial visitors now in England were invited, took place yesterday, but the weather was unpropitious, rain falling…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →The Bridge Over the Murray at Howlong
THE "Border Post" Writes : -- The completion of this structure has formed another link with the sister colony and will supply a want which for years has been felt in a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Singular Railway Accident. Seven Trucks Travelling Nine Miles Without Control
T[?]e train which left the La[?]cefield Junction station, Victoria, at 8.40 on Tuesday evening for La[?]cefield with passengers and goods had seven trucks containing merchandise and…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company
The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the share[?] the Deniliquin and Moama Railway [?] was held at the Company’s offices, Deni[?] Mr Robert Burrows…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Tramp's Appeal
He was a froway, blear-eyed tramp. Who smelt like the catarrh; 'T was strange he were so sad a look While standing at the bar!…
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Mr. W. J. Lyne, the Minister of Works and Mr Jas. Hayes, M.L.A. attended a special meting of the Hume Farmers' Union, on Saturday. Mr…
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THE Minister of Works and his colleague Mr. HAYES were able to sweeten their visit to this district, with some more than usually welcome…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Sydney Trams. Who Pays the Piper[?] a Hint to Country Residents
The right of a Government to undertake such large national-works as are necessary for the defence or the good governing of a country has long been conceded, and it is admitted…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Railway Construction in Western Australia. London, August 5
The Midland of Western Australia Land and Railway Syndicate, Limited, which was floated by Mr. John Waddington for the purpose of constructing a railway on the land…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Boycotting a Railway. London, August 4
The Irish National League has boycotted a branch of the great North of Ireland Railway, because a nominee of the league was not selected by the company for the position of inspector…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Attempted Outrage in a Railway Carriage
A determined attempt to outrage a young lady named Mary Ellen Gray, a resident of Morpeth, was made in a railway carriage while the train was proceeding from E[?]st Maitland…
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