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Railways, roads & transport, 1892

296 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 15

The Mining Outrage in Idaho. Unionists in Open Revolt. a Railway Bridge Blown Up. Hostages Held Against the Advancing Troops. Twelve More Non-unionists Slain. Newspaper Reporters Detained. London, July 14

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1892 · page 2

THE unionist miners at the Coeun Dalene mines, in the state of Idaho, who committed a sanguinary outrage upon the free labourers two days ago, are taking measures to resist…

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Train Robbery in America Three Police Constables Shot. a Sum of £8000 Stolen. London July 15

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1892 · page 2

ANOTHER train robbery has taken place in America under sensational circumstances. A train which carried a considerable amount of specie, with several policemen to…

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Railway Demonstration

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 July 1892 · page 6

A MEETING of the excutive committee was held on Saturday night at the Town hall. Present—the Mayor (Ald. Miller) and Aid. Pinkstone, Matthowa, Barnes, and Dickson,…

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The Sydney Tramway and Omnibus Company. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 July 1892 · page 3

Owing to the prevailing depression seriously affecting business in Sydney the Tramway and Omnibus Company have found it necessary to curtail their expenditure, and it…

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Suicide by Drowning. a Plunge Off the Hawthorn. Bridge

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1892 · page 4

At about 11 o'clock on Wednesday morning a young man was observed suddenly to climb upon the parapet of the bridge over the Yarra at the end of Bridge-road…

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A Buggy and Tramcar Collision

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 July 1892 · page 2

On the Eagle-hawk-road the other evening, a buggy containing Mr. J. J. Hayes, a well known auctioneer, Mr. C. Mundelein, accountant at the…

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Mail Train Service

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioners have decided upon an alteration of some importance in connection with the running of trains. From September 1st it is proposed that mail…

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A Trolly Run Down by a Train. Bathurst

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock a special train ran down a trolly, in which were five fettlers, between Newbridge and Wimbledon, killing Joseph…

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Killed on the Railway. Bathurst

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 2

The inquest on the body of Joseph Mee, who was killed on the railway near Wimbledon was held yesterday. Five tattlers of the Wimbledon gang had left Newbridge for…

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Railway Demonstration

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 7

THE executive committee met at the Town hall on Saturday night. Present—the Mayor (Ald. Miller), Ald. Pinkstone (secretary), Ald. Matthews, Dickson, Barnes,…

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Cattle on the Railway

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 3

A few months since we drew attention to the danger to railway passengers by reason of cattle straying on the line at Wagga. The following from the Young Argus of…

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Robbery at a Railway Station. a Peculiar Story

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 3

THE story of the burglary at the Albert Park railway station, as told by the men Butt and Jones, who have turned Queen's evidence, is a peculiar one. Butt states…

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Railway Management in N. S. Wales. the Inquiry Commission's Report. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 3

The report of the commission appointed to investigate the charges made by Mr. Schey, M.L.A., against the management of the Railway Commissioners, has been forwarded…

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Railway Demonstration

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 5

THE arrangements for this great event were cut out on Saturday:— 1. The Mayor and aldermen to go out and meet the Mayor and aldermen of Temora on…

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Railway Demonstration

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 4

A MEETING of the Railway Demonstration Committee was held at the Town Hall on Saturday night. There were present— Messrs. J. J. Miller (chairman), W…

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Visit of the Railway Commissioners to Wagga

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 3

THE Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Eddy. Fehon, and Oliver, who are at present engaged in the work of inspecting the southern line and its branches arrived by special…

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New South Wales Railway Management. the Schey Commission's Report. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 3

The report of the Royal Commission appointed to investigate the charges made by Mr. W. F. Schey, M.L.A., impugning the honour and integrity of Mr. E. M. G. Eddy,…

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The Railway Commissioners at Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 2

The three New South Wales Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Eddy, Oliver, and Fehon, visited Wagga on Tuesday afternoon, being on a general tour of inspection of the…

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The Visit of the Railway Commissioners

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1892 · page 2

MESSRS. Eddy and Fehon, two of the Railway Commissioners, and a staff of officers arrived in Gundagai, on Tuesday morning last, and after inspecting the station were waited upon by a…

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Larrikins Riot at Lillie Bridge

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 August 1892 · page 4

Another disgraceful outrage by larrikins occurred at the Lillie Bridge Racing Grounds on Thursday night, when n dispute over a bet culminated in a general riot. There were…

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