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Murray · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1890

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Latest by Telegraph. Corowa-culcairn Railway. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 2

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon all the railway proposals were postponed until next Wednesday, when the Corowa-Culcairn line, amongst others, will…

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Another Tram Murder in Sydney. a Woman Mangled

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 27

A sad fatality occurred shortly after 4 o’clock on Monday afternoon at Darlinghurst-square, at the intersection of Botany and Oxford streets. It appears that a…

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Shocking Accident at a Rail-way Crossing. Two Gentlemen Killed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 July 1890 · page 27

A telegram from Adelaide states:—“A shocking railway accident occurred at the Dry Creek crossing on Monday evening by which Mr. Jas. Cowan, M.H.A., and Mr. H…

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Cheap Railways

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 July 1890 · page 2

THE construction of the light line of railway from Kerang to Koondrook in Victoria seems to have directed much attention to the subject, but there was scarcely any necessity for…

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The Differential Railway Rates

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 July 1890 · page 4

GOULBURN, Friday.—The Railway Commissionere were summoned at the Police Court to-day before the Police Magistrate and seven justices by…

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Poetry. Only a Tramp

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 August 1890 · page 2

"It's only a trump!" the hearers said, As they carelessly turned away, And spake with a jest of the unknown dead; Then the corridors echoed their heavy tread…

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"The Verbose Tramp."

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 August 1890 · page 1

"I saw an article in your paper the other day," said the tramp as he reached the editorial floor—"an[?]cle about the verbose tramp. I wa[?]w did…

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The Culcairn Railway Passed. Sydney, Thursday, 6.30 p.m

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 August 1890 · page 21

The Corowa-Culcairn railway passed the third reading of the Upper House, and the message was sent to the Assembly, where the bill was finally passed…

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Iquin and Moama Railway Company

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 2 August 1890 · page 3

[?]lowing is the report of the directors to be [?]to the shareholders at the thirty-second [?]y meeting, to be held op, Tuesday next, [?]npany’s office, Deniliquin, at 11 o’clock…

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The Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 August 1890 · page 3

MR. JAMES HAYES, M.L.A,, informs us that the royal assent to the passage of the Corowa-Culcairn line was conveyed to Parliament on last…

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Railway Accident in the Tyrol. Three Carriages Hurled Into the River. Several Lives Lost. London, August 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 August 1890 · page 21

A serious railway accident has occurred in the Tyrol. A train was crossing the river Inn when three carriages, which were crowded with passengers, were precipitated into the river…

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Culcairn-corowa Railway

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 August 1890 · page 25

The adjourned debate on the second reading of the Culcairn to Corowa Railway Bill was resumed by Mr. Ester. He said (amid frequent cheers) that he felt compelled to take…

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The Railway Examiners, at Tocumwal

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 August 1890 · page 4

Messrs Gilliatt and Alexander, the Railway Examiners, have been at Tbcumwal collecting. evidence, and departed for Deniliquin last week. Whatever may be the result of their visit, they…

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Deniliquin and Moama Railway

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 August 1890 · page 2

ALTHOUGH the last meeting of the shareholders in the Deniliquin and Moania Railway Company was of the usual brief and humdrum character, so far as the general business was concerned, the…

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Niliquin and Moama Railway Company

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 August 1890 · page 1

[?]he thirty second half-yearly meting of the [?]holders in the Deniliquin and Moana Railway [?]ompany was held at the Deniliquin office on Tues [?]last. Mr George Simmie occupied the chair,…

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The Swan Hill Railway and Riverina

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 August 1890 · page 2

THE line of railway which now taps the Murray on the Victorian side at Swan Hill is likely, in view of a recent decision by the Victorian Railway…

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Poetry. Only a Tramp

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1890 · page 1

"It's only a tramp !" the bearers said, As they carelessly turned away, And spake with a jest of the unknown dead; Then the corridors echoed their heavy tread,…

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The St. James--ovens River Railway

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1890 · page 3

A PUBLIC meeting of persons interested in securing railway accommodation between St. James and the Ovens river was held at Boorhaman on Friday last. Mr. P…

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"The Verbose Tramp."

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1890 · page 2

"I saw an article in your paper the other day," said thr tramp as he reached the editorial floor.--"an article about the verbore tramp. I want an explanation. How did…

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