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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1902

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Railway Proposal

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 2

Mr. Dunu has also handed us the following for publication:— Sydney, February 22nd, 1902. Dear Sir,—I have noticed in NARROMINS…

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The Werris Creek Railway Rivalry

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 4

OUR Railway and Progress Association should leave no stone unturned in their endeavours to secure for Dubbo her just rights in tho matter of railway extension and communication. The…

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The Werris Creek Railway Proposal

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 3

IN reference to tho rival advocacies in connection with the proposed railway from the Western lino to werris Crock the Western Advocate " says" :-- It is satisfactory to find…

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The Curra Creek Road

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 March 1902 · page 2

To use a colloquialism the reply of Mr Hope, Road Superintendent, to the representations which have been made concerning the disgraceful state of the Wellington…

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An Important Railway Invention

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 3

A contract has been let to George Heskins and Co., Sydney, for the construction at the Albury railway station of one of Nareley’s patent “break of gauges.” The…

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A Remarkable Railway Accident

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 3

A remarkable escape was experienced by the driver and fireman of a train belonging to the Jarrahdale Timber Co. Perth (W.A.) last week…

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Railway League

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 4 March 1902 · page 3

A meeting of tho Railway League Was held in the Mechanics’ Institute last Thursday night, when the following were present: —Dr. Failes (chair,) Messrs, A…

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Railway Revenue. Sydney, March 4

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners are not satisfied with the financial results of the railway traffic, which has been diminished by various adverse influences, including the drought…

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Railway Revenue

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 3

The railway commissioners are not satisfied with the financial result of the railway traffic, which has been diminished by various adverse influences, including drought. However, since…

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Railway Annual Picnic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 2

IN connection with the picnic and sports at which the employees of the traffic, loco, and permanent way branch between Orange and Bourke, Cobar, Brewarrina, and Warren will…

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Tram Accident. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1902 · page 4

William Parsons, a plumber, residing at Harbor-street, city, was killed late last night by the electric tram on the Parramatta road, making the second death…

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Wellington Railway League

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1902 · page 4

The next meeting of the Wellington Railway League is set down for Tuesday night next, when it is expected there will be a big attendance of members. Mr. Collins'…

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The Railway Guage Question

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 3

A CONTRACT has been let to Messrs George Hoskins and Co., Sydney, for the construction at the local railway station of one of Harlsy's break of gauges. The machinery…

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Underground Electric Railways

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 3

IN connection with the probable extension of the railway into Sydney, the State Minister for Works has been furnished by the Agent-General, London, with some useful…

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A Railway Station Robbed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 March 1902 · page 5

An iron safe at the Narrabri Railway Station was blown open with dynamite, and £20 in cash taken together with a largo quantity of stamp…

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A Popular Railway Official

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 March 1902 · page 2

Mrs. Coady's Commercial Hotel was on Friday night the scene of a pleasant and friendly reunion, the occasion being a social "send-off" to Mr. J. H. Orbell, who for the…

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Ford's Bridge. (From Our Own Correspondent.)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1902 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Ford's Bridge Progress Association was held at Mr. M'Phee's hotel on Monday evening, March 3, 1902. Mr. N. M'Phee, Vice-president…

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That Bad Road Again

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 March 1902 · page 4

A correspondent writes: The road up Curra Creek, between the too and thirteen mile poets, is in a deplorable state, being nothing but a mass of dust. In some places…

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Railway and Progress Association

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 15 March 1902 · page 4
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

THE Committee of the above mentioned association met on Tuesday evening last. The President (Mr. G. H. Taylor) occupied the chair and about 20 other members were present…

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