Rival Railway Routes
A wire from Armidale states that the Public Works Committee have notified their intention of leaving Sydney on Friday for Armidale, to take…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1902
497 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 25
Terrible Railway Accident
A bridge collapsed in Chili whilst a train was panting over it. The cars were precipitated into the river, many passengers being killed, while a great number were injured…
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The Government, as has been stated, paid £102;170 to resume the land required for the new Central Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest News [Through Our Telegraphic Agents.] a Tram Accident. NEWCASTLE, Monday Night
ONE of the oldest residents of the Newcastle district received severe illjuries by being knocked down by a tram at Lambton on Saturday night,…
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It is estimated that the English railways will lost £1,000,000 revenue by the postponement of the coronation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Eight Hour System. on the Railways. at a Cost of £60,000
The eight hour system was officially inaugulated in connection with the weeking and running staffs of the railway and tramway departments from to-day. It is estimated that…
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A ganger named Cliff was run over by a train near Katoomba to-day. i Both the unfortunate man's legs were cut off, and he was otherwise terribly…
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THERE are specialists, among thieves as in the legitimate professions ; and it was from one of two comrades who for several years…
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Whilst a train was rounding a curve at Rampurhat, India, it was struck by a cyclone, and Completely wrecked. 13 passengers being killed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Romances of the Road. [All Rights Reserved.] a Duel on Wimbledon
The name of Thomas James Brudenel, sixth Earl of Cardigan, and the last of his line, will recall to most readers of history the plains of Balaclava and the charge of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Open Column. (To the Editor of Walcha Witness.) That Bridge. (Correspondence on subjects of public interest is invited, but the editor does not bold himself responsible for the opinions expressed
Sir,-- The public interests of Walcha have long been injured by self-seeking individuals, who in the long run do no good for themselves. Land, mining…
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I once made a voyage from Sicily in a vessel that turned out to have a cargo of bones, got how of whence, who can tell? Everything looked charming for the…
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THE Minister for Works has given instrutions for carrying out a number of necessary road works for the unemployed…
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A TERRIBLE tram accident occurred on the electric tramway line at Gloversville, New York, on Saturday. An electric car, with 70 excursionists…
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MR. F. A. WRIGHT has been advised by the Department, in reply to his representations, made on behalf Mr. D. M'Rae, of Tatiara Park, that the Minister has sanctioned a grant of £75, to be made…
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ON Wednesday afternoon a road race was held under the auspices of the Glen Innes Bicycle Club, and conducted under the rules laid down by the N.S.W. League of Wheelmen The course…
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A meeting was called by the Mayor to take place at the Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon last, but owing to the absence of the Mayor,…
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For many years past the people of Walcha have desired a bridge across the Cobrabald River on the road Walcha to…
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With the object of carrying out works and giving employment to men, the Minister for Works has issued an instruction for all country road superintendents to invite tenders…
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WHEN the REID Government was in power Mr. F. A, WRIGHT applied for a sum of money to have the…
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