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Railways, roads & transport, 1887

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Railway League

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1887 · page 6

THE public meeting on Monday night, convened with the object of forming a Railway League in Cootamundra, was a very good success—was largely attended, the question…

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Explosion of a Railway Boiler

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 20 August 1887 · page 3

A TELEGRAM from Taradale, Victoria, to the Argus says:—A terrific explosion was heard this (Wednesday) evening coming from the direction of No 29 gate, on the railway line,…

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Railway League

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1887 · page 4

AT the adjourned meeting of the Railway League, held at the Albion hotel on Monday night, there were present the Acting Mayor (chairman), Dr. Anderson, and…

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Temora Railway League

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1887 · page 3

A LARGELY attended meeting of the members of the Temora Railway League was held at Boxhall's Queensland hotel on Wednesday evening…

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Railway Carriage for Agricultural Produce. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1887 · page 3

AN important statement was made by the Minister for Public Instruction to-day at Armidale. Replying to a deputation of farmers, who asked for a reduction in the…

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Temora Railway League

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 27 August 1887 · page 5

A special meeting of the members of the above league was held at Boxhall's hotel on Wednesday evening last. There were fully forty persons present…

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Our Railway Question

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 27 August 1887 · page 4

UNDER the heading of "A Railway League," the Adelong Argus writes:—While the people of Adelong and Tumut remain quiescent on the all important subject…

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Railway Question

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 27 August 1887 · page 5

WE regret to have to report that the Hon. John Sutherland cannot find time to visit Cootamundra. The following letter has been received from him:—"Department of…

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Railway League

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 August 1887 · page 6

A MEETING of this league was held on Monday night. Present—Messrs. J. F. Barnes (vice-president) in the chair, F. Pinkstone (vice-president), Alderman Fergus…

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Railway Service—meeting and BANQUET

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 August 1887 · page 4

In order to inaugurate the local branch of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association, a meeting was held in the Temperance hall…

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Temora Railway League

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 7 September 1887 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Temora Railway League was held at Comyns' Shamrock hotel, on the evening of September 2. Mr. De Boos, president, in the chair. There…

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The Coolamon Northwards Railway. (To the Editor of the W. W. Advertiser)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1887 · page 2

SIR,—Some two years ago an agitation was started for the purpose of obtaining a branch railway from Coolamon towards the Lachlan. The usual enthusiasm which…

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Serious Railway Accident. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1887 · page 2

A serious railway accident occurred this morning a few minutes after 5 o'clock, to the mixed goods and passenger train from Sydney to Wagga, containing about 17 loaded tracks…

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Railway League

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 September 1887 · page 4

A MEETING of this league was held on Tuesday night. Present—the Mayor (Alderman M'Beath) in the chair, Aldermen Southee, Fergus, O'Brien, and Pinkstone, Dr…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true liberty when freeborn men, Having to advertise the public, may speak free." Milton. Tuesday, September 13, 1887. Our Railways

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1887 · page 2

New SOUTH WALES can no longer afford to congratulate in itself upon the superior management of its railway system as compared with its neighbour…

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Correspondence. (We do not necessariy endorse the opinions of your correspondents.) the Coolamon Northwards Railway. (To the Editor of the W. W. Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1887 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of the 8th last. I observed a correspondent writing under the classical name of " Pitchfork," asking for come enlightenment in reference to the…

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The Railway Deputation

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 September 1887 · page 7

ON Wednesday night Messrs. F. Hickey and A. L. Deutscher from Temora, and Mr. — Gibson from Barmedman, members of the deputation to Sydney on the question of the…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advertiser. "This is true linerty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free." Milton. Tuesday, September 20, 1887. the Tumbabumba Railway

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 20 September 1887 · page 2

THE time has arrived when it is imperatively necessary for the people of this distriot to actively bestir themselves in connection with the long…

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Late Telegrams. Railway to Temora. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 September 1887 · page 4

The railway deputation was introduced to the Minister for Works by Mr. Want, accompanied by Mr. J. P. Abbott and Mr. R. B. Smith, each speaking in favour of the…

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The Tumbarumba Railway Line

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1887 · page 2

A MEETING, called by circular, of the Turnbarumba Railway Committee, was held in tho Town Hall last evening. Mr. James Gortnly, M.L.A., occupied the chair, and…

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