Queensland Railways
LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. Archer, the Agent-General for Queensland, is making arrangements for the engagement of a Commissioner of Railways for Queensland, at a…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1889
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Cyclone and Snowstorms in America. Loss of Life and Property. Niagara Bridge
LONDON, Friday.—A terrible cyclone and snowstorms have occurred in the northern portions of the States of New York, New England, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The…
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THE Railway Commissioners are to arrive here by special train to-morrow morning. It is not anticipated that any special reception will be accorded them. As their stay will…
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The Government have decided to appoint Mr. Gray, Under Colonial-Secretary, as Railway Commissioner, at a salary of £1500 per annum. It is understood that Mr. Curnow,…
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SIR,—I understand the Railway Commissioners are to be here on Tuesday next, therefore I think the present is a suitable time to call public attention to the anomalies…
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BETWEEN midnight on Saturday and daylight yesterday morning the office adjoining the Great Northern Hotel in Scott-street, and occupied by the night watchman of that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Railway Commissioners. Their Northern Tour
AT 10 o'clock this morning the Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Eddy, Fehon and Oliver, will leave Sydney upon a tour of inspection over the Newcastle-Sydney, Great Northern,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Railway Triumvirate. Mr. Eddy and his Colleagues. Inspection of the Northern System. Arrival in Newcastle
YESTERDAY morning the Railway Commissioners (Messrs. Eddy, Fehon, and Oliver) left Sydney on a tour of inspection of the Northern railway system of the colony…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →District News. Wallsend. the Railway Commissioners
Now that the Commissioners for Railways are in this district, it is to be hoped that they will condescend to visit Wallsend and inspect the accommodation provided for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Accident in South Australia. "Jump for your Lives."
THE Adelaide train was delayed at Farina till 7.30 on Sunday evening. A strong wind was blowing from the south. The Adelaide train started, and when it had travelled two…
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GENTLEMEN,—While you are in the City of Newcastle, I think one or two items your attention ought to have been called to are The lighting up of all the Government…
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LONDON, Tuesday.—A terrible collision is reported from New York. A passenger train and a goods train collided on the New York and Ohio railroad. Eight passengers were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Commissioners in Newcastle. Yesterday's Inspections and Deputations. Newcastle Requirements. Newcastle Council Deputation
THE Railway Commissioners (Messrs. Eddy, Oliver, and Fehon) were waited upon at the Council Chambers yesterday morning at 10 o'clock by a deputation from the Borough…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →South Australia. Railway Workshops
The Railway Commissioners have reported to the Government in favour of Islington, as against Port Adelaide, as the best site for railway workshops. Great excitement is felt…
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WE were on Wednesday favoured by a visit from the Commissioners for Railways, accompanied by Mr. Higgs, traffic manager, and a number of other officials. Mr. Abel, Council…
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THE city Of Newcastle and its suburbs may be warmly congratulated upon the arrival of the Railway Commissioners in this district. There is now an…
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MESSRS. EDDY, Fehon, and Oliver, the Railway Commissioners, left Newcastle yesterday morning at 7.30 o'clock by special train for the North. They were accompanied by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →South Australia. Adelaide, Thursday Night. Railway Workshops
It has been definitely decided by the Cabinet to-day that the railway workshops shall be removed from Adelaide to Islington, instead of to Port Adelaide. The total cost of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Chamber of Commerce and the Railway Commissioners
WE have been requested to correct an error in the report of Mr. Alexander Brown's speech to the Railway Commissioners when they were interviewed by the Chamber of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Commissioners. Their Journey North
THE Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Eddy Fehon, and Oliver, arrived at West Maitland on Thursday morning by special train. There was no deputation to wait, upon them…
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