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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1898

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Railway Accident. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 3

A serious railway mishap occurred late last night to the Tamworth train. When near Ryde the axle of a second class carriage broke with immense…

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Byrock to Brewarrina Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 April 1898 · page 2

THE sectional committee in their report to the Public Works Standing Committee, recommended that the Byrock to Brewarrina railway should be constructed, on the conditions that…

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Dubbo to Coonamble Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 2

THE report of the Sectional Coimmittee appointed to take evidence regarding the proposed railway from Warren to Coonnamble was presented on Wednesday. It…

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Railway From Warren to Coonamble

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 April 1898 · page 2

THE following in the Sectional Committee a Report on the above railway : The Sectional Committee appointed to inspect, take evidence, and report with…

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The Coonamble Railway

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 2

THE Public Works Sectional Committee has submitted its report on the Coonamble railway to the Public Works Committee, and has reported in favor of the Dubbo…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate Wednesday, April [?]. Dubbo-coonamble Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1898 · page 2

The report which has been presented to the Public Works Committee by the sectional committee appointed to inspect and take evidence with…

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A Millionaire on the Tramp

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 April 1898 · page 7

FEW stories in the romance of squandered fort[?]nes are more remarkable than that of James E. Berry, who in his quixotic pride loved to be know as the…

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Local Intelligence. the Dubbo-coonamble Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 May 1898 · page 2

ON Friday afternoon the Public Works Committee completed its report to the Legislative Assembly on the proposed railway from Warren to Coonamhle. The report is based on the…

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Our Railways

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 May 1898 · page 3

THE regular quarterly report has been issued. The earnings for the quarter show an improvement of £25,670 over the correspond in quarter of last year--a result, the commit…

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Death in the Mail Train. Magisterial Inquiry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 2

IN a paragraph in our last issue reference was made to the death in a railway carriage between Narromine and Dubbo—during the run of the…

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Visit of the Railway Commissioners

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 4

THE Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Oliver, (Chief Commissioner) Fehon, and Kirkcadie, who are now making an official tour of the Western Railway system, went on to Bourke…

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Coonamble Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 4

THE claims of rival routes and partisan advocates have apparently once more delayed the consummation of rail extension to "Coonamble We believe (says the "Coonamble…

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Visit of the Railway Commissioners

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioners of the colony (Messrs. Oliver, Febon, and Kirkcaldie) accompanied by Mr. Harper (Traffic Manager), Mr…

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The Walgett Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 6

IN giving evidence before the Sectional Committee which is enquiring into the Walgett Railway, Mr. W. N. Willis, M.L.A., Raid that the importance of Walgett and its revenue from…

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The Southern Railway Grab. Federal Plunder

The Western Herald · Saturday 4 June 1898 · page 2

It has always been suspected that something lay behind the frantic efforts of the representatives of the Southern States to secure mincrity representation in the Convention Bill and…

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Railway Construction without Contractors

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 8 June 1898 · page 2

Upon the receipt of a report from Mr Deane, Engineer in-Chief for Railway Construction, respecting the desirability of carrying out the first section of the…

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Train Derailed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 June 1898 · page 5

A train was derailed at Perth yesterday, and Guard McCarthy was killed. Another man, named Kirkham, was terribly injured…

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The General Election. The Battle in Bourke. Mr. Barton's Medium Insults the Bourke Electors. And Stigmatises Them as Rats and Vermin. What do the Bourke Electors think of That? The "Rougtt on Rats" Squib. The Authors Afraid to Publish their Imprint. Yet these are the few who Support Barton. Mr. Millen in the House. Makes a Splendid Speech. Condemns Mr. Barton for Turning Turtle. "Mr. Barton's Reply." He Says Mr. Millen's Statements are Untrue. Mr. Millen Wires: "Will Repeat and Prove Every Statement made in the House." He Will Address the Electors in Tobin's Hall, On Monday Night, June 27. He arrives by the Mail Train To-night. An Enthusiastic Reception Promised. What Our Brewarrina Friends Think. The "Times" Speaks. Mr. Barton's Statement to a Gundagai Supporter. Another Opinion. It's Being Proved, Too. Trouble in the Bartonian Camp. The Government Party Enthusiastic

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

As we predicted, election mattors are certain to be very lively in Bourke. In fact they are becoming livelier every day, and no doubt will continue to bo so, more…

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The General Election. The Bourke Battle Begins. Mr. Milieu arrives in BourkeHe is met by a Great and Enthusiastic Concourse of People. Continued Cheering from Hundreds of Supporters. He is Carried Shoulder High from the Platform. He Addresses Five Hundred People from Gale's Balcony. Driven Kound the Town. A Train of 35 Five Vehicles. Headed by the Band. A Magnificent Reception. Hearty Assurances of Staunch Support

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 June 1898 · page 2

The Bourke btllle ban already commenced. In accordance with his wire, which we published in last issue, Mr. E. D. Milieu, M.P., arrived by mail train on Saturday last…

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A New Road Map

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Wednesday 13 July 1898 · page 2

Messrs. Gordon and Gotch of Sydney send us a copy of Ferris New Pocket Road Map of New South Wales, and Cyclists’ Touring Guide, showing roads,…

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