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Railways, roads & transport, 1890

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Proposed Wagga Wagga-tumbarumba Railway

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1890 · page 2

A REPORT from the Railway Commissioners on the proposal branch line from Wagga Wagga to Tumb[?]ba was tabled on Wednesday night in the Legislative Assembly. The Engineer-in-Chief…

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Proposed Railway

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 7 May 1890 · page 3

On Thursday night. a report from the Railway Commissioners was laid on the table of the House by Mr. [?] respecting the cost of construction of the…

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The Tumbabumba Railway (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1890 · page 3

SIR,—At last we have the opportunity of reading the report of the Commissioners on our proposed line of railway, and it has caused very much surprise. The items that…

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Sydney City Railways. Choice of Sites

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 May 1890 · page 3

THE City Railway Commission met on Friday afternoon, when the Chief Railway Commissioner gave evidence as to the best site for the central railway station. Mr. Eddy stated…

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Railway Accident on the Northern Line. Two Mail Trains in Collision. Newcastle

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 15 May 1890 · page 2

AT 10 minutes past 12 a.m. a serious and fatal accident occurred on the railway line near Farley station, 22 miles from Newcastle, The mail train from Sydney to Brisbane,…

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Railway Enterprise

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1890 · page 4

THE newest thing in railroad enterprise is the "Pennsylvania Limited," which runs from New York to Chicago and Cincinnati, and is described as the most complete…

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Danger on Our Railway

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1890 · page 2

WHILST discussing a motion for the adjournment of the Assembly on Tuesday last, the member for Tumut complained of a danger on the Gundagai railway line, Mr. Jones said:…

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The Railway and Tramway Service Association

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1890 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Railway and Tramway Service Association was opened on Monday, when a report was presented congratulation the members on the decided…

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Correspondence. (We not necessarily endorse the opinions of our correspondents.) Bad Roads. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 3

SIR,—Would you kindly allow me space in your valuable journal for a few remarks anent the road from Coolamon, via Broken Dam. From a place known as Devlin's Gate,…

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THE Wagga Wagga Advettiser. Saturday, May 24, 1890. the Tumbarmba Railway

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 2

"This is true liberty, when freeborn men, Having to advise the public, may speak free." MILTON It is satisfactory to learn that a policy…

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Tumbarumba Railway

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 2

WE are informed by Mr. Gormly that he has requested the Minister for Public Works to consent to receive a deputation on Thursday, 29th inst., consisting the members of the…

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The Tumbarumra Railway. (To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 27 May 1890 · page 3

Sir,—There is a strong feeling in this part of the district that some bolder and more united action than has hitherto been taken should be initiated; regarding the…

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Road Work

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 2

The following correspondence shows that no time has been lost by the member for the district in getting the works department to rectify a mistake which had…

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A Train Derailed

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 2

A SERIOUS accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon to the down train, which left the Bedfern termines at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening, and which ordinarily [?] from…

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Tumbarumba Railway

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 2

A DEPUTATION, consisting Of Messrs. J. Gormly, James Hayes, and D. Copland, waited oo the Minister for Works, at noon, on Thursday, 29th inst., for the purpose of…

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Wagga - Tumbarumba Railway

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 7

A DEPUTATION, consisting of Messsrs. Gormly, Hayes, and Copland, M.L.A., waited on the Minister for Works on Thursday with reference to a railway from Wagga…

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Serious Railway Accident near BOURKE

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 7

A SERIOUS accident happened on Wednesday afternoon to the down mail train which left the Redfern terminus at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening, and which ordinarily runs…

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Another Railway Smash ! Sydney, Thursday morning

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 31 May 1890 · page 2

A goods train was derailed and completely wrecked near Byrock. Several persons were injured…

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The Tumbarumra Railway

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 3 June 1890 · page 2

THE Tumbarumba Railway deputation to the Minister of Works was as successful as, under the circumstances, could be hoped for. Mr. Bruce Smith…

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Railway to Tumbarumba

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 4 June 1890 · page 2

THE Wagga people have not yet given up all hope of securing a railway line to Tumbarumba, On Thursday last a deputation. consisting of Mr Gormly. M.P…

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