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New England · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1893

93 stories in New England's papers · page 3 of 5

Killed by a Train

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1893 · page 6

A man named Lawrence Stenlan, of Riverstone, was cut to pieces by an express train near Rooty Hill station last night…

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Railways That We Require

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1893 · page 2

THE more one studies the advantages of cheap railways, the more strongly one becomes convinced of their desirability in these districts, more especially in regard to the…

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The Tramp Musician

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 July 1893 · page 7

THE household goods of a ruined millionaire were being sold at auction, and a fashionable assembly of bidders were present. The auctioneer came to a handsome grand square piano, and…

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The Railway Strike

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 July 1893 · page 4

A deputation consisting of about 20 of the senior enginemen at Eveleigh waited upon the Railway Commissioners to-day, and expressed themselves warmly against the recent…

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Killed by a Train

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1893 · page 3

A man named James Evans, while walking along the line near Hexham, on the way in search of work at Maitland, was run over by the express train on Saturday. The body…

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Train Stopped by Fish

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1893 · page 3

DID you ever of a train being stopped by fish?' inquired an employee of the Michigan Central, 'I dare say you never did. Well,…

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In a Train "With a Madman

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1893 · page 5

A CORRESPONDENT writing to the Newcastle CHRONICLE, says:— An alarming, though grotesque, adventure befel an old friend of mine some years…

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Our Tuesday's Tale. a Railway Mystery

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1893 · page 7

The train on which I Isad been a passenger for half a day was approaching a small town called Williamsburg. I had my window up, and was looking…

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Railway Accident

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1893 · page 3

A Taff Vale excursion tram was derailed near Cardiff, on Saturday, and three carriages thrown over the embankment. Twenty persons were killed and 50 injured…

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The Roads and Maintenance Men

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1893 · page 2

EVER mindful of the interests of his constituents, Mr. F. A. Wright, our senior member, some time since addressed the following letter to the Minister for Works anent the…

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Railway Matters

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 25 August 1893 · page 2

THE amended arrangements and train service that came into force under the new regime have worked very smoothly arid give satisfaction to the travelling public in their…

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Correspondence. Tenterfield and Casino Railway. To the Editors of the Armidale Express

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 4

GENTLEMEN,—I observe in your journal of the 25th ultimo an "editorial," giving unstinted praise to the Tenterfield people for their enterprise and "go" in reference to…

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Railway Collision. London

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 August 1893 · page 3

Two passenger trains came into collision at Long Island, New York, and 16 passengers were killed, two being roasted to death in the fire caused by the collision. Fifty persons were injured…

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Big Railway Accident

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 8 September 1893 · page 5

A disastrous railway collision has taken place in America. A train between Chicago and Cincinnati ran into a cattle train, and six passengers were killed and 20 injured. The…

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Railway Revenue

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1893 · page 3

The railway revenue shows signs or improvement. The Commissioners say they are reducing the freight rates as much as the volume of trade will permit…

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London. Wednesday. Train Robbers

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1893 · page 5

A daring robbery has taken place in America. The New York express was seized by a band of robbers at a place called Kindalville. They burst open the bullion safe with the aid…

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Cablegrams. London, Wednesday Daring Train Robbery

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1893 · page 5

A DARING train robbery has taken place in America. The New York express was seized by a band of robbers at a place called Kindallville. They burst open the…

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Shocking Accident to a Bride. a Honeymoon Interrupted.—crushed Under a Train

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1893 · page 7

A SENSATIONAL accident happened, at Brighton on Saturday night a few minutes before 10 o'clock (the ARGUS reports), which brought to a sudden and unfortunate…

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The Mail Train Time Table

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 September 1893 · page 3

The Postmaster-General finds that the proposed alteration in the Queensland mail train will not suit New South Wales, therefore it is not likely that this colony will consent to…

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The Ocean Tramp

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1893 · page 4

A commonplace-looking steamboat leisurely stemming the tide, with a long, dark, trail smoke shadowing her wake, and a glistening White hillock of foam churning…

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