Train Fatality
LONDON, Tuesday.—A negro excursion train was derailed in the State of Alabama, and 25 passengers were killed and 50 injured…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1902
455 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 23
Wickham. Tramway Employees' Social
The series of winter socials promoted by the Newcastle tramway employees was brought to a conclusion at the Wickham School of Arts on Wednesday by another…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Sydney Letter. the Tragical Death of a Lunatic.—mr. Quong Tart Is to Be Heartily Testimonialised.—balmain Aldermen Adopt an Extraordinary Resolution in Regard to the Darling-street Tram.—again—why Not City Section Season Tickets on the Trans?—a Little Dialogue on the Cursed Drink. Sydney
There are puzzle pictures in which, though a certain figure is apparent at a glance, the one that dominates the design is hidden, and only discernable after…
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LONDON, Thursday.—An alarming accident occurred yesterday to President Roosevelt, of the United States, and other gentlemen who were…
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There is evidently somebody left with money, despite the bad times. During the reduction debate. Mr. Toutcher interjected that at the time of the…
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"Engineering," in dealing with the visit of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to Newburn, says the Wylam waggon-way, so closely associated with…
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A singular mishap has occurred at Sunderland Decks. Before daybreak 20 waggons and an engine used in connection with the dock extension works,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Sydney Letter. the "Snap" of the Telephone Girl.—regarding Feminine Politeness Generally.— the Growth of "Beggardom."—when the Confidence Rascal Flourishes.—burglars and Night Watchmen. — More Electric Trams, Less Steam Motor Ones.—when Spring Comes Clothed Like a Bride. Sydney
The "snap" by the telephone girl to Sir William Lyne" to keep his hair on" offended that gentleman considerably. Perhaps it was because, like so many of us,…
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It is not definitely known as yet whether the first section of the Darby-street tramway will be opened for traffic before the completion of the whole length of the…
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LONDON, Monday.—An extraordinary tramway accident has occurred in Glasgow. Three cars were derailed, and one lady was killed, while…
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Sir,—I wish to direct the attention of the authorities to a few asters in connection with the tram service. I frequently have to travel by one of the last trams. On…
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The Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Oliver, Fehon and Kirkcaldie, who arrived in Newcastle on Thursday night, accompanied by Mr. J. Harper. Chief…
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The great scheme of the late Mr. Cecil Rhodes, the Cape to Cairo Railway, is being pushed forward with all possible celerity. The road has been surveyed as…
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While the consensus of opinion in New South Wales is that political control and railway management should be disassociated, a Victorian…
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The motor has been regarded with unfriendly eye by the farmer, but it may be said, that it will come to be received by him as an ally. Some interesting trials…
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A terrible train fatality occurred about 10 o'clock last night at Newtown, by which a woman named Nellie Forbes, aged 43, met her death. The unfortunate woman,…
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LONDON, Friday.—The United States has sent a strong naval reinforcement to Panama to keep the railway open…
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LONDON, Tuesday.—Floods destroyed a railway bridge at Manga Patriam, precipitating the Madras-Bombay mail train into the river. Eight…
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LONDON, Wednesday.—The orders received in England during the past week from Central and South African railways include orders for 104…
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About 1000 tons of metal is now being conveyed from quarries up the river and carted to the open land between the Maitland-road and Tudor-street, where…
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