Railway Disgraces
Sir,—My public account, by way of sins of omission and commission, is already largely overdrawn, but I am at a loss to understand why I should be debited with…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1901
548 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 28
The Railway "Monument!"—who Is to Blame?
Sir.—Whilst quite agreeing with "Argus" "Pepper and Salt," and( other writers as to the paltry and contemptible character of the erection (I will…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Railway Disputed Lands. the Russians Making Roads. Documents Abstracted
LONDON, Monday.—The "Times" correspondent at Tientsin states that Russians are pushing roads through lands claimed by the railway, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Sydney Letter. Melbourne v. Sydney.—the North Shore Bridge Again.—the Confidence Man.—more Soldiers?—regarding Obscene Papers.—tram Accidents. Sydney
The most disappointing feature about the present celebrations in Melbourne is the bitterness manifested by everyone belonging to Sydney who has attempted to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Accident at Gympie
At varying intervals news is received of some accident, more or less serious, befalling some one of our railway employees. Sometimes it is that a guard while boarding…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Sydney Morning Train
Hamilton residents complain that the train leaving Newcastle for Sydney at 6.30 a.m. does not call at that station, much to the inconvenience of a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fatal Collapse of a Bridge. Melbourne
While the new bridge at Bridge-street, Bendigo, was being tested last evening the bridge suddenly collapsed. This resulted in the death of Mr. A. E. Boldt, a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Merewether Beach Tramway
Mr. Edden has received the following notification from the Under-Secretary of the Works Department:—"With reference to your letter of the 20th…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →N.S.W. Train Arrangements. Sydney
Mr. Oliver, Chief Railway Commissioner, will proceed to Albury to accompany the Royal party through this State on the northern journey…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Collision. Three Men Injured. Marvellous Escapes. Sydney
At an early hour this morning a collision occurred between two goods trains in a deep cutting a mile west of Rydal, resulting in the smashing of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Royal Visit Presentation to the Duke. Naming a Road. the Departure From Melbourne. Melbourne, Friday Night
Mr. Peacock, State Premier, and the members of the Victorian Cabinet, were introduced to the Duke of Cornwall and York to-day by the Lieutenant-Governor…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Catherine Hill Bay. Bad Roads
The inhabitants of Newcastle and the various centres of population between the second city in the State and Catherine Hill Bay re most anxious to have their road…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Dust Nuisance on the Tramlines. a System of Watering Badly Needed. Further Action Contemplated
The dust nuisance on the tram lines is becoming unbearable, and if some remedial measures are not soon taken there will probably be a material…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Smashes
On Friday night a long empty stock train, with two engines attached, reached Wyong station, and the driver of the foremost engine, having received the staff,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Tramway Dust Nuisance
A strong feeling of dissatisfaction exists locally with regard to what is known as the tramway dust nuisance. Camplaints are general, and from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Toronto. Newcastle-toronto-road
The hon. sec. of the Toronto Progress Association has received a communication from Mr. John Norton, M.P., stating that the lowest tenderer for the construction of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Mono-rail Railway
LONDON, Sunday.—The House of Commons Committee has approved the bill for the construction of a monorail railway for express trains…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Sydney Letter. Mr. O'sullivan and the Press.—an Imperial Postage Stamp.—our Drink Bill.—the Mask of Royal Self-possession.—that N. S. Bridge.—a Traders' Difficulty.—more Sectarian Trouble. Sydney
Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, has already announced that he intends to conduct a crusade against the press. It is now rumoured that the intends to conduct…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Train Derailed. Harassing Raiders
LONDON. Monday.—An asmoured train was derailed by the explosion of sin southwards of America Siding, near Kroonstad. Major E. K. Heath,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Accidents
The frequency of railway accidents in New South Wales is a matter of extreme concern to the people generally. While it may be admitted that…
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